Picloram (Tordon), Clopyralid (Sendero), or Triclopyr (Remedy, Reclaim, Garlon 3A - water soluble, Garlon 4A- oil soluble) are the better herbicides, compared to 2,4-D or Glyphosate on bark/cambium.
@@mariavasilopoulos8496 I have tried 2,4-D straight. It's not as effective. 2,4-D works well on broadleaf weed in grass, but not on mature trees and woody brush.
@@mariavasilopoulos8496 He's not wrong. It works, but better on smaller trees. And it's just unpredictable the larger the tree. Everyone lands on their own formula and technique. For me, bark spray, and "hack and squirt" of live trees, triclopyr 15-25% mixed with diesel fuel is 100% effective, and uses very little herbicide. It's cost effective.
@Wayne Wayne, I can't tell you anything about herbicide leaching. And I'm not sure the half life of what I've used, but it seems vegetation around a treated tree remains vital and unaffected.
do i need to re apply the spray? if so, what's the frequency and should it be on a newly whacked part? the tree im about to kill is the same in the video.
How many times do you do this hack and squirt???? And how long does it take to kill a large tree And how long to kill a small tree. Please advise Would appreciate it
Great video Dave! I have heard of hack and squirt before, but I have never seen anyone actually do it. If you do it now, will the leaves die off before fall planting in September? Also, how strong did you mix the 2-4-D?
5T_Outdoors if the tree is small they will die pretty quickly. The larger the tree the longer it will take. Most times you do it now to benefit next year.
Wonderful video. nice and simple method. I have some locust trees starting to grow near my home (still very small) that have to go. They are still small enough to just cut down but this info will all me to kill them at the base.
Yes. But I would research on what chemical to use. Some have the ability to leach through the roots and effect trees near by. Some won’t do that and some will.
Agree with gckshea… better chemicals to use in FSI/TSI than 2,4-D or glyphosate. Imazapyr and Triclopyr are 2 often-recommended chemicals for that process. The Harper cocktail is another. Much depends on the tree species you’re looking to treat. I might recommend speaking to your local forester who could provide better information.
Awesome video! Quick question. I have 2 big trees of heaven I'm trying to kill in my front yard. I plan on using the hack and squirt method on them this year. My question is, how often should I use the herbicide? Daily? Weekly? Everywhere I've looked tells you how to do it but not how long or how frequently. Thank you for your time.
Farm stores will often sell more concentrated 2,4-D than gardening stores. Somebody else commented that there are agents that work better than 2,4-D. Including triclopyr, which is one the two chemicals in Crossbow if your're familiar with that. Crossbow in a small quantity if you only have a few small trees to do. Buy a larger quantity of something that just contains triclopyr if you have a lot of trees to do. Mix with diesel or water about 4-to-one depending on the concentration level of the concentrate and the formulation. Esters mix with diesel, amine salts mix with water. Crossbow is an ester
There are tons of choices. Ester formulations are generally a little "hotter" than amine salt formulations. Weedmaster contains an ester formulation. You can mix it with oil instead of water and it'll be less likely to wash off in a rain. Personally I prefer either triclopyr, picloram, or imazapyr. Any of these have to be diluted except for the tordon RTU (ready-to-use)
@@Whitetailobsessionoutdoors good for you!!!! About 9 yrs ago I dropped 65 lbs. Have kept 45 of it off. Had a new born that's where I put it on some. Congrats to you. Keep up good work
I would say fall can work just as well as summer, if not better. This is when sugars are returning to the roots for storage. Most likely tree will be dead in following spring
@@Whitetailobsessionoutdoors thanks, I will try it. By the way, man, it would be nice if you make a before & after video about these stuff so we could see the results.
I hate Arsenal herbicide... I had no idea how potent it was, I lost several WANTED tree's shrubs and plants because of this herbicide... I did the hack and squirt on several small volunteer tree's in my back yard and it killed a 40 foot birch that was 6 feet away from where I did the hack and squirt on that little unwanted tree... this stuff is ridiculously strong and kills EVERYTHING around it grass, brush, bushes, plants even tree's that are not in my yard. This should come with a warning that anything within 30 feet in diameter has the potential of being killed...
Dear friends, the world is facing the problem of Global warming. Hence, please don't destroy the greenery of the nature. Please protect this beautiful planet. Otherwise our Earth will become desert. Once it becomes desert, there won't be any raining, no Food, no lives, So please protect this beautiful planet by planting new trees and plants. Thank you...
I agree. However, homeowners from years ago willy-nilly planted trees on properties without thinking about their size or location, planting gardens, which is my case. I have an acre property that is 100% shade. It prevents my houses from drying after a rain. I can't get a decent location for 6 hours of needed sun and the trees are too close to the houses with roots running under the houses causing erosion.
You are free to plant a forest around your home. No one will stop you. Why is that everywhere you go there is freaking grass and concrete all over and barely any trees? You should look in to who is cutting trees the most and for what ($$$$$) and government is always there to protect the profits of corporations. They only go after the little guy and blame only the little guy for causing global warming (by the way, with no real evidence what so ever). ua-cam.com/video/txQcX0fm5bs/v-deo.html - Professor Ian Plimer is Australia’s best-known geologist.
@@Suthrngal He/she is a tree hugger who knows nothing about forest management, what trees need for maximum health and the environment in general. I guess sleeping through a science classes did not pay off. The attitude of students "when will I need it and will I ever use it in life" proved that it could be very useful in life.
OMG. Global warming ? lol. There scientists that prove its a BS story for young, uneducated people, who will fall for the narrative. Whatever happened to all those glaciers that supposedly melted away? ? Did mankind cause them to melt too? No. The world changes on its own, at its own pace. It goes from extended colder climate times, as well as periods of warmer times.
Because the plot was already established. If I cut it down it would of ripped the plot up. I was showing a secondary way of getting more sunlight. Also sometimes people hack and squirt to leave structure in the area. If you cut stuff down it makes it to wide open.
I feel that’s poor advice, do you realize the dangers and mess you can have in a few years. Amateurs cutting dead trees in a few years can be very dangerous.
Watch this video next! ua-cam.com/video/0ts3Jl32WsA/v-deo.html
Great video! You look like you’ve slimmed down a bit! That’s awesome, ive been down 40lbs, I owe a lot of it to being in the woods!
Thank you and thanks for noticing I lost Almost 40 pounds. Keep it up 👊
Picloram (Tordon), Clopyralid (Sendero), or Triclopyr (Remedy, Reclaim, Garlon 3A - water soluble, Garlon 4A- oil soluble) are the better herbicides, compared to 2,4-D or Glyphosate on bark/cambium.
Do you just use 2,4-D straight and not mixed with anything else?
@@mariavasilopoulos8496 I have tried 2,4-D straight. It's not as effective. 2,4-D works well on broadleaf weed in grass, but not on mature trees and woody brush.
@@gckshea Hi, thank you for your reply, listening to the man on the video, he says he uses only 2,4-D! I don't understand, why would he say that!
@@mariavasilopoulos8496 He's not wrong. It works, but better on smaller trees. And it's just unpredictable the larger the tree. Everyone lands on their own formula and technique. For me, bark spray, and "hack and squirt" of live trees, triclopyr 15-25% mixed with diesel fuel is 100% effective, and uses very little herbicide. It's cost effective.
@Wayne Wayne, I can't tell you anything about herbicide leaching. And I'm not sure the half life of what I've used, but it seems vegetation around a treated tree remains vital and unaffected.
do i need to re apply the spray? if so, what's the frequency and should it be on a newly whacked part? the tree im about to kill is the same in the video.
How much after the tree is removed can a new one be planted in its place ? Will the chemicals drip be in the ground
How many times do you do this hack and squirt????
And how long does it take to kill a large tree
And how long to kill a small tree.
Please advise
Would appreciate it
Great video Dave! I have heard of hack and squirt before, but I have never seen anyone actually do it. If you do it now, will the leaves die off before fall planting in September? Also, how strong did you mix the 2-4-D?
5T_Outdoors if the tree is small they will die pretty quickly. The larger the tree the longer it will take. Most times you do it now to benefit next year.
Can someone please tell me what he is using to kill the trees..he says he's using 2,4-D! Thanks for any replies!
@@mariavasilopoulos8496 that's literally what he's using, can't you just Google it rather than waiting an eternity for someone to say that?
24-D lol
What is d name of chemical used here?
Wonderful video. nice and simple method. I have some locust trees starting to grow near my home (still very small) that have to go. They are still small enough to just cut down but this info will all me to kill them at the base.
I have a bush that is turning into a tree next to a really big tree. Can I use this method on the small one without affecting the big one? Thanks.
Yes. But I would research on what chemical to use. Some have the ability to leach through the roots and effect trees near by. Some won’t do that and some will.
Thank you for your reply..I was just planning on using regular ol' roundup. Thanks again!
Gotcha that will work then. That won’t effect anything other then the tree you are trying to kill
Agree with gckshea… better chemicals to use in FSI/TSI than 2,4-D or glyphosate. Imazapyr and Triclopyr are 2 often-recommended chemicals for that process. The Harper cocktail is another. Much depends on the tree species you’re looking to treat. I might recommend speaking to your local forester who could provide better information.
This works for me! More than one way to do things.
Awesome video!
Quick question. I have 2 big trees of heaven I'm trying to kill in my front yard. I plan on using the hack and squirt method on them this year.
My question is, how often should I use the herbicide? Daily? Weekly? Everywhere I've looked tells you how to do it but not how long or how frequently.
Thank you for your time.
It’s one and done. Hack and squirt it 1 time with the correct herbicide and you should be good
@@Whitetailobsessionoutdoors thank you so much for the fast response! Can't wait to get rid of these ugly invasive trees.
Where do you get the squirt herbicide 2-4-D ? Loved the video...thank you. Good for Sumac trees? Would get down into the root system you think?
Farm stores will often sell more concentrated 2,4-D than gardening stores. Somebody else commented that there are agents that work better than 2,4-D. Including triclopyr, which is one the two chemicals in Crossbow if your're familiar with that. Crossbow in a small quantity if you only have a few small trees to do. Buy a larger quantity of something that just contains triclopyr if you have a lot of trees to do. Mix with diesel or water about 4-to-one depending on the concentration level of the concentrate and the formulation. Esters mix with diesel, amine salts mix with water.
Crossbow is an ester
Would drilling with a 1/2 drill bit on tree work faster then an ax ?
Possibly
Not sure
thank you, question, what happens to the tree, say it's next to your garage, will it fall over??
Yea eventually
Great video and tips...There are several brands of 2-4-D...what brand do you use?
Susie Allen I believe it’s called farm works it’s from tractor supply
There are tons of choices. Ester formulations are generally a little "hotter" than amine salt formulations. Weedmaster contains an ester formulation. You can mix it with oil instead of water and it'll be less likely to wash off in a rain. Personally I prefer either triclopyr, picloram, or imazapyr. Any of these have to be diluted except for the tordon RTU (ready-to-use)
Hi, do you just use 2,4-D straight and not mixed with anything else????
Depends on the tree: you can look on line and it will
Tell you:
What is the benefit of closing the wound back up? Is this necessary?
It just helps keep the chemical inside and not run out.
What is the brand and chemical you are using to kill unwanted trees
Hi, do you hack the tree one time or you do it in intervals over a period of time, like everyday for a week, or once a week for a month type of thing?
I do it once and done. All about using the right herbicide and hacking it enough times initially.
how many times hacking is enough for, lets say, a medium sized 3-foot circumference tree?
@@Whitetailobsessionoutdoors which herbicide u use?? Pls help
Nice video! You been hitting the habitat work hard? Look like you have lost some weight.
travis smith working hard man for sure. And thanks for noticing lost 35 pounds. Crazy to see myself in videos from 6 months ago to now lol. 👊
@@Whitetailobsessionoutdoors good for you!!!! About 9 yrs ago I dropped 65 lbs. Have kept 45 of it off. Had a new born that's where I put it on some. Congrats to you. Keep up good work
travis smith awesome man congrats to the weight loss and then we born! 👊
Which herbicide is it....????pls
Name of herbicide plz
@@bairiravi6922 Tordor - available on Amazon. 20 bucks.
At what time of the year is it best to do this?
Late spring early summer.
I would say fall can work just as well as summer, if not better. This is when sugars are returning to the roots for storage. Most likely tree will be dead in following spring
Can I use round -up?
Menards sells a 41% glyphosate which is the same as Roundup concentrate. I'm trying to kill a monster poplar tree, we'll see how it goes.
What's the name of chemical??
You can use something called RTU
Will only glyphosate work?
No there’s all kinds of ones you can use. Can even use diesel fuel another one is garlon. You can look up on line
Love the video dave!! I will be doing this!!
Perfect 👊
Can this method kill horseradish tree?
I would imagine yes
@@Whitetailobsessionoutdoors thanks, I will try it. By the way, man, it would be nice if you make a before & after video about these stuff so we could see the results.
So, how long it takes to completely kill the tree with herbicide ?
Depends on the tree. Smaller trees die fairly quick. Couple months. Larger ones can take a year.
Would gasoline work?
Diesel works on some trees
@@Whitetailobsessionoutdoors Thanks. It's a damn site cheaper than the herbicids.
Yeah, if you ignite it. 😄🔥
Is there any way to cure them incase you change your mind?
No not that I know of
I hate Arsenal herbicide... I had no idea how potent it was, I lost several WANTED tree's shrubs and plants because of this herbicide... I did the hack and squirt on several small volunteer tree's in my back yard and it killed a 40 foot birch that was 6 feet away from where I did the hack and squirt on that little unwanted tree... this stuff is ridiculously strong and kills EVERYTHING around it grass, brush, bushes, plants even tree's that are not in my yard. This should come with a warning that anything within 30 feet in diameter has the potential of being killed...
Dear friends, the world is facing the problem of Global warming. Hence, please don't destroy the greenery of the nature. Please protect this beautiful planet. Otherwise our Earth will become desert. Once it becomes desert, there won't be any raining, no Food, no lives, So please protect this beautiful planet by planting new trees and plants.
Thank you...
I agree. However, homeowners from years ago willy-nilly planted trees on properties without thinking about their size or location, planting gardens, which is my case. I have an acre property that is 100% shade. It prevents my houses from drying after a rain. I can't get a decent location for 6 hours of needed sun and the trees are too close to the houses with roots running under the houses causing erosion.
You are free to plant a forest around your home. No one will stop you. Why is that everywhere you go there is freaking grass and concrete all over and barely any trees? You should look in to who is cutting trees the most and for what ($$$$$) and government is always there to protect the profits of corporations. They only go after the little guy and blame only the little guy for causing global warming (by the way, with no real evidence what so ever). ua-cam.com/video/txQcX0fm5bs/v-deo.html - Professor Ian Plimer is Australia’s best-known geologist.
@@Suthrngal He/she is a tree hugger who knows nothing about forest management, what trees need for maximum health and the environment in general. I guess sleeping through a science classes did not pay off. The attitude of students "when will I need it and will I ever use it in life" proved that it could be very useful in life.
OMG. Global warming ? lol. There scientists that prove its a BS story for young, uneducated people, who will fall for the narrative. Whatever happened to all those glaciers that supposedly melted away? ? Did mankind cause them to melt too? No. The world changes on its own, at its own pace. It goes from extended colder climate times, as well as periods of warmer times.
Copper nail, what about this method?
I don’t think that has much effect
New Zealand has the best pies
How long until a dead tree falls down?
Years and years and years and years
and years and years and years
And years and years
Chainsaw?
Not when doing hack and squirt
perhaps a little knowledge about the biology of trees and their network of roots / wide diffusion of poisons wont hurt...
A kaha melta hai
I did similar and it killed a HUGE sweetgun 20 feet down gradient from the target tree. SO NOT RECCOMENDED!
How is that possible?
Can you kill a ten foot tree using this method to squirt concentrated 18% glysophate roundup?
Probably not
Tordon and another is velpar
Definitely
Eventually dead tree will need chainsaw, so why not just start out with the right tool?
I’m a little late here but if you don’t remove the stump and roots it will grow back
Medicine name?
U Leave the dead tree for habitat for birds n squirrels
What is the product name of the herbicide?
Repeat chemical name that have used
Please tell me the chemical
@@suvrapal3219 Tordor. Amazon - 20 bucks.
@@fordguyfordguy Hi, do you just use Tordor by itself for Hack & Squirt to kill a large Mulberry Tree?
@@mariavasilopoulos8496 Yes I use it 100% strength and it should work.
Show more and talk little.😅
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why not just cut it down?
Because the plot was already established. If I cut it down it would of ripped the plot up. I was showing a secondary way of getting more sunlight. Also sometimes people hack and squirt to leave structure in the area. If you cut stuff down it makes it to wide open.
Cutting it down will allow it to sprout back from the stump. This kills it completely.
I feel that’s poor advice, do you realize the dangers and mess you can have in a few years. Amateurs cutting dead trees in a few years can be very dangerous.
Ok
@@Whitetailobsessionoutdoors Theres always one or two in the crowd! lol