Roundup Tree Stump Weedkiller, Super Concentrate 250 ml

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A nice feature about Tordon is that one application takes care of the problem. It doesn’t seem to matter what time of year you use the product; I’ve used it successfully in spring, summer, fall, and winter. The key is to apply the solution immediately after cutting down the tree. Most tree stump killers use chemicals that work on the roots of the tree and make it easier to remove the stump. But others use a more forceful approach and get the job done with nails driven into the stump. Whatever approach you use depends on the size of the tree stump, its location, and safety concerns.

Glyphosate: This is the active ingredient in most weed killers. It has high potency against the roots of plants so you’ll need to be careful not to damage the surrounding plants. All commercial herbicides bear the words, “It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.” While I’ve never heard of anyone being charged with a crime for misuse, it’s crucial to take those words to heart. Tordon herbicide, like many chemical products, can be toxic if used incorrectly.Aside from being unsightly, tree roots grow deep below ground, searching for moisture and nutrients. They crawl through the soil, force their way towards sewer pipes and collapse them, eventually damaging the entire pipeline. Start by filling the remaining hole with soil. If you’ve used salt or chemicals – make sure all the dead wood is removed, disposed of safely, and kept away from the rest of your garden. Using a stump grinder Drill holes into the roots and on top of the stump—this will help the scalding water reach as much of the root system as possible and kill the roots with heat.

After a week, fill the holes again. Repeat if necessary, or until the wood completely dries out. Once it’s dry, you may cut out the dried stump. This is the perfect homemade root killer for sewer lines.On the downside, you cannot use this product on freshly cut tree stumps. It only works on aged wood that has been left under the elements for at least one year. Pros To rate the tree stump killers within our roundup, we based our recommendations on testing, our experience eliminating multiple tree stumps, the latest research and several factors. Some of the factors that we considered included the stump killer’s effectiveness, formulation, ease of use, ability to be used on other plants (i.e. Japanese knotweed) and value. Best Tree Stump Killer Overview Probably the safest products to use are those that don’t require drilling. Liquid chemical tree stump killers such as Dow AgroSciences RTU548 Tordon RTU don’t require mixing or preparation. You just squirt them on the tree stump and let the active ingredient accelerate the decomposition of the wood. Tree Stump Killer FAQs Another option is to hire a landscape gardener who can remove the stump using a mini-excavator or stump grinder. You could also hire these machines yourself; however, this should only be considered if you’re already experienced with how to use them. This technique requires little to no effort, but it can be slower compared with the physical removal methods. Boiling Water

Once we cut down the tree—the most difficult part of the whole process—applying Tordon was a breeze. We took the recommended precautions, wore gloves, and made sure the dogs didn’t follow us. Using a chainsaw comes with its own safety issues, so if you’re using one—do so with care.

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With both tree stumps and other vegetation (ivy/brambles, etc.) it doesn’t cause the plant itself to rot, but does seem to kill it from the root (as advertised) and stop it from growing anymore. This can mean that the tree stump is a little harder to dig out than when using other products, as it doesn’t turn as soft. The blue coloring is a boon, however, as you can see exactly where you’ve applied the solution. A One-and-Done Product