I'm a tree service professional. A couple of notes on this technique. 1) It isn't necessary to drill holes. Just apply the Round-up to the cambium layer of a freshly cut stump. The Round-up will get pulled down into the root system and prevent any possible re-sprouting. 2) For small jobs, I recommend using a hand-held spray bottle. Just a few squirts around the edge of the stump does the trick. 3) I use Round-up at approximately 20% concentration. My local hardware stores sell "Round-up Concentrate Plus," an 18% solution, so I usually use that rather than fussing with diluting the 50% version ("Super Concentrate"). I've never had a stump come back. 4) For trees that grow in multiples through the root system, like the Sweet Gums here in the NC Piedmont, treating one stump will likely kill more of the trees in the system, but not necessarily all of them. 5) "Killing the stump" in this manner has no additional effect on the stump disappearing. It will rot at the same rate as any other dead tree of that species.
If you want to kill a tree stump you only need to paint the cambium layer (the thin layer just under the bark) with undiluted Glyphosaste 360. The tree is guarunteed to die within a couple of months. Concentrated glyphosate is very effective against ALL plants. The only downside is it is far more expensive than most other herbicides when used in large quantities (eg killing a paddock full of lantana.) There is no point poisoning the inner part of the stump because the herbicide can only only travel downwards via the cambium. [The inner xylem layer can only transport water upwards.] If you want the stump to rot quickly drill a couole of large diameter holes (or make deep cuts with a chainsaw) vertically into the dead stump and pour some granular fertiliser in. The nitrogen and potassium will encourage the growth of fungi which break down wood. A stump can rot out in a matter of months if it kept wet and fertilised.
Hmm after reading all these comments I think I'll give it the nastiest stare till it dies of shame for being such an embarrassing sight in my yard. That should do the job and not upset anyone else.
I just want to comment that I used this product (with some trepidation) just as demonstrated in this video. The plants treated have died off and no sign of regrowth while other plants I wanted to keep and were not treated have continued to thrive.
Greitcha Smith thanks for reporting your success using this method. I am very conservative with my use of herbicides but this is one case where i don't hesitate. It travels through the roots of the plant and is why it won't affect nearby plants.
Great job, thay Glypho will do the job for sure. Dude wear rubber gloves man, you absolutely, definately, 100%, for sure, hell no, do not want to get any of it on your skin.
I have a special problem. A stand of young hackberries have grown up around a large, beautiful old live oak tree, and they need to be removed. Their trunk sizes are between 1 - 3 inches diameter. Of course I don't want to spray or do anything that would endanger the live oak so I asked an organic landscaper what he would do. He said he'd cut the hackberries to the ground and then paint a thick coat of nursery grade molasses on the cut and around the sides and then cover the area with plastic until the trapped moisture rotted the trees. He said systemic poisons can affect root systems that are entangled below ground with that of the oak's roots so it was important to avoid these poisons in this situation. Haven't tried it yet so can't say if this works. It will take longer and is a bit more labor intensive than poisons, but there's no chance of hurting the big oak...well worth it! And then it's a matter of staying on top of things so hackberries are removed before they become that large again.
what if the tree was cut down 2 years ago and now has lost of growth on it and the extended underground root....i keep cutting the growth back but now i hope its not too late to do what you shared with us.
I have a pretty big stump maybe x3 of this stump I drilled holes on the top and the roots poking out and around the stump and injected round up you think itll do the job?
Nice video, I love Roundup and I think the Monsanto brand is a guarantee. I cut a very large Eucaliptus (that is an invasive species in my area) and I drilled holes and applied undiluted Roundup. Now I would like to proceed and grind the stump, how much time should I wait before I do that to make sure I will not have regrowth? It's been a couple of weeks now...
+Alessio Sangalli I would think 2-4 weeks should be an adequate amount of time. Also depends on time of year. Spring time would take less time than late summer/fall/winter.
For one, if the stump was only ground, ground level, that means it was done half assed!!! When grinding a stump, you should always grind it 6-8 inches below grade or deeper depending on the species or if another tree is being replanted in same area. And to answer your question, it the stump (head) was ground properly and deep enough so that all the surrounding roots were disconnected from the head, then it want grow back!
I'm wondering if you can apply the Roundup and then cover it with a tarp and weight the tarp down with bricks. That would keep pets away. But would the tarp cause the Roundup to be less effective?
I suppose they could at some time in the future when the stump starts to rot. If you're worried about that, your only other option is to remove the stump by digging it out or grinding it. Personally, I'm not concerned if I get termites eating my stump since it's not near my house. You could also just keep an eye on the stump and kill any termite nests that start to form.
Cristina Franco Yes... and if it is close yo your home, the termites will come-a-knocking. Make sure to have your home treated. I went a couple of years without treatment, thinking I would save money. I discovered I have Formosans. So far, have had 6 rooms and 9 walls replaced. Total nightmare that has cost over $5,000.00. I am helping with repairs, so that has helped keep the cost down.
What if the tree is large in circumference? Like say five feet around? Should you do it more? By the way, as you stated if you do not do this or something like it mother nature will NOT take it's course and rot the stump out. The stump will continue to regrow.
I would think one dose should do it. You're going to have to apply more of the herbicide because of the larger diameter so it should act just the same as with a smaller diameter.
Used a Chainsaw rented from Home depot for a stump x3 the size of this one cost me $50 CDN for 4 hours ..comes with gas oil and gear and a new chain blade each time Took me 2 hours cutting a grid and knocking out the blocks with a 4 lbs hammer Still cheaper then a grinder or hiring someone
Can you recommend what percentage of concentrate one should use to do this? I have a crab apple tree I'd like to get rid of. I am looking at getting the Roundup Concentrated at 18%. There is a 50% option but I was thinking that would be overkill.
@@bwhite661 Thanks again, the 18% did the trick. No shoots! Question for you, the stump sat for 7 weeks and I had it ground down yesterday. Small wood chips all over the yard. We have a pup who likes to chew the chips, though we keep him from doing it as much as we can. Do you think there's any danger? It's my understanding that the Roundup breaks down after a few weeks and is mostly in the roots rather than the woody chips that used to be the stump.
@@thomaslavanga4852 I really dont know whether the residual roundup would cause your dog any issues. I wouldn't think so since the amount remaining in the stump would be so small and likley broken down.
I would think within a month or so if you apply it properly and drill the holes to ensure good penetration. You can easily plant again within the month or sooner as long as you're not using the "extended weed killer" Roundup. Remember, you are applying roundup to the stump and it will travel down the roots so you shouldn't have any in the soil. Now this won't rot the stump or help it decompose, it will just kill and prevent suckers from growing up.
What about saplings from a large oak tree (around 4 foot diameter/6 foot circumference)? Had to remove it, because it was a danger to my home. Tree company brought out another guy that did stump grinding, which I thought would remove stump. All he did was grind it to a foot or so below the surface. There is a large stump left underground and root system spreading out at least 15 feet in all directions. Hundreds of saplings pop up every couple of weeks from the underground stump/roots. I mow them, but of course they come right back. Already paid enough for tree removal and stump grinding. Do not want to pay for a backhoe or whatever to tear up the yard for a pricy removal of what is left underground.
wayne lynch I would give this a shot - I don't see why it wouldn't work. I had a cherry tree where the stump was completely ground, but I had a lot of large roots left that sprouted saplings. I applied roundup to them and never had a sapling again. I have a video showing what i did here: ua-cam.com/video/3B8VLuBhEgo/v-deo.html
StevesVids Thanks, I called Roundup and hey agreed, plus if it did not work, they will refund. Good to know, since it is pretty expensive. I'm guessing there are less expensive brand of glyphosate, that are just as strong.
Yes, I'd recommend finding off brands of weed killer that contain glyphosate. I don't like Monsanto, so finding another brand would be a good idea. My bottle is almost empty so I'll be looking for another brand.
StevesVids Today at Walmart, I found Eliminator Weed and Grass Killer, which is 3 times stronger then Roundup and less expensive. Did not buy it. Gonna call the company first and ask about warranty, since Roundup has the money back guarantee. Varied reviews at the link. www.walmart.com/ip/Eliminator-Weed-and-Grass-Killer-II-Concentrate-32-oz/17126444
Based on a comment I received i uploaded a video showing what it looked like after two years: ua-cam.com/video/QBRcnIxaM00/v-deo.html No sucker ever grew from the stump after I applied the roundup so after two months it would have just looked like a stump.
Good vid.. I just drill 1/2 inch .. 10 inch deep holes into mine and syringed straight round up into it , gasoline will work too. Mind the extreme environmentalists bellow as they need to find a job.... They get grumpy .
An easy way make a barbecue around stump cover well with coals or coke nuggets a stump the size on video will take two days having two barbecue's on third day stump will pull out with ease works very time with me good luck
Tried this myself (the barbeque thing) thats not working! The stump will not burn properly. U have to add dried wood over and over to keep it on. Not funny!
Thanks for the video but I noticed that you repeatedly got your ungloved fingers into the poison. A longer brush, a small container or rubber gloves could save you from a terrible accident.
At a woodland owners gathering yesterday. This or similar products are used in the forestry industry from time to time. The consensus was that this is not the way to kill off tree stumps where other trees will remain nearby as the residual effect of the chemical will kill or stunt surrounding trees in some cases. This is an observation from woodland owners and professional foresters trained in its use. The makers claim no residual effect... Not so.
I don't think that observation necessarily proves a residual effect (i.e. caused by residues in the soil). It might however be a result of herbicide passing via natural root grafting between neighbouring trees, especially of same or similar species
Grinding the stump is far easier and faster! Chemicals will only poison stumps from re-growing, it will not make the stump go away or rot out any faster and that's a FACT!!! A complete waste of time and money!!! And if you simply want to stop a stump from growing back and stump grinding isn't an option, drill some holes in the top of the stump with a drill and fill each hole with diesel, that'll do the trick. The chemical idea is only to poison it so it doesn't continue to grow or sprout back, that's all, and you'll still have the stump to look at!
Yes, you're correct. I was only trying prevent the tree from re-sprouting. I've had several stumps ground in the past - definitely the way to go if you need to get rid of it.
Grinding our elm and mulberry stumps won't keep suckers from sprouting off the roots and continuing to spread the trees. Grinding is what you do AFTER the roots are dead.
Only grinding the stump is absolutely not the answer for trees such as black locust and ailanthus. WIthout herbicidal stump treatment there will be dozens to hundreds of nasty root shoots the next year.
Curious as to why you didn't cut it lower to the ground, for starters. And although glyphosate is very effective on weeds, grasses, and certain other shallow rooted, smaller plants, it's not going to do much of anything with a tree stump, whether you dilute it or not. Best bet is to drill large holes or gouge deeply with a chainsaw or axe, pour epsom salt (or rock salt) in holes, seal holes with wax (candle drippings), and cover stump with thick black plastic. You can also use a stump remover product that contains Triclopyr instead of the salt, which does a better job of killing the entire root system and you'll be less likely to have runners and shoots coming up in the area, although with trees this is usually not as much of a problem as it is with holly bushes and certain other plants/bushes.
It's in a location where cutting it shorter wasn't necessary. The glyphosate is still very effective for this application. I've used this method twice and have had no issues with regrowth. I've used it on large roots left over after grinding the stump which I show how to do in another video of mine: "How to kill tree root suckers" How to Kill Tree Root Suckers Left From Cutting Down Tree
William Miller , This article states glyphosphate is perfectly good to kill the roots of a freshly cut tree stump. Just ensure it is saturated; pretty much what the poster stated. homeguides.sfgate.com/chemicals-kill-tree-roots-29528.html
The only way to get rid of a stump is (1) Stump Grinding, which is the fastest and cheaper method, (2) Digging it up with and excavator, which makes a big mess, not cheap, and you still have a stump to either haul off or attempt to burn, (3) Burning the Stump, burning stumps usually doesn't work completely, fire burns up, not down! (4) Let Mother Nature take its sweet time to rot out and decompose which could take many many years!!!
Grinding the stump does not stop all the regrowth from the roots. We had huge trees taken down, ground down to ground level. now millions of shoots all over our lawn.
+Sara W Nope it won't. Pets are not affected. Glyphosate works by blocking the shikimic acid pathway, which is found in plants, not animals. Just keep them away until it dries out. It is surely dangerous for some other plants if you spray and the wind carries the poison somewhere else, but the pets are fine.
***** dihydrogene what a funny joke. Of Course I use WATER for my plants! But, I use nothing!!!!! chemical in my garden. I only use selfmade liquid manure of nettle. Nothing else. No chemicals. No Poison. Nothing!
Tolan Brown Doesn't matter, unless application is consistent with directions on the label. Herbicides are approved with a specific label, and off label use is illegal.
WorBlux You’re nuts. The purpose of roundup is to kill plants and trees. Instructions are on the label and website, including instructions for killing trees. It is a legal product, being used to do what it is sold to do.
Label directions may be to drill 4-5 holes and pour undiluted product. www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/071995-00025-20010802.pdf . Pesticide products with same active ingredient may have different labels, and off-label use is illegal.
Pure glyphosate won't kill the tree. If you're ging to use this crap then please make sure you do it the right way. I am not aware of the exact composition of your herbicide but if it is pure glyphosate you have to make a 1 to 3% solution in order to kill stumps (I actually doubt it is pure glyphosate, by the looks of it). If your solution is too strong it will damage the tree on a superficial level while the roots and the largest part of the stump will stay intact. The tree has to be able to take the poison into the rest of the system where it will do it's damage. But please, don't use this poison as there are other effective ways to do this job.
I didn't say it was pure glyphosate - you can seen from the video that it is Roundup which is about 18% glyphosate. And it works perfectly. I've used this method many times with success. You're correct that if you used pure glyphosate that it would be too strong and likely just do some surface damage and not get all the way to the roots. I'm not a big fan of herbicides and only use them sparingly. This is a perfect application with very little of it making its way into the environment. It all goes into the stump and the roots and has time to break down before entering into the environment.
I'm a tree service professional. A couple of notes on this technique. 1) It isn't necessary to drill holes. Just apply the Round-up to the cambium layer of a freshly cut stump. The Round-up will get pulled down into the root system and prevent any possible re-sprouting. 2) For small jobs, I recommend using a hand-held spray bottle. Just a few squirts around the edge of the stump does the trick. 3) I use Round-up at approximately 20% concentration. My local hardware stores sell "Round-up Concentrate Plus," an 18% solution, so I usually use that rather than fussing with diluting the 50% version ("Super Concentrate"). I've never had a stump come back. 4) For trees that grow in multiples through the root system, like the Sweet Gums here in the NC Piedmont, treating one stump will likely kill more of the trees in the system, but not necessarily all of them. 5) "Killing the stump" in this manner has no additional effect on the stump disappearing. It will rot at the same rate as any other dead tree of that species.
Thanks!
I've read elsewhere to use "full strength" herbicide. Would the "Super Concentrate" version need to be diluted or could it be applied as-is?
Will using concentrates over 20% be less effective?
Good advice. Thank you very much 👍🏻
If you want to kill a tree stump you only need to paint the cambium layer (the thin layer just under the bark) with undiluted Glyphosaste 360. The tree is guarunteed to die within a couple of months.
Concentrated glyphosate is very effective against ALL plants. The only downside is it is far more expensive than most other herbicides when used in large quantities (eg killing a paddock full of lantana.)
There is no point poisoning the inner part of the stump because the herbicide can only only travel downwards via the cambium. [The inner xylem layer can only transport water upwards.]
If you want the stump to rot quickly drill a couole of large diameter holes (or make deep cuts with a chainsaw) vertically into the dead stump and pour some granular fertiliser in. The nitrogen and potassium will encourage the growth of fungi which break down wood. A stump can rot out in a matter of months if it kept wet and fertilised.
You have shown the application of the root killer, now how about an after video to show the progress of the stump removal?
StevesVids.. now over 2 years later, can you tell us the result and timing of the stump growth or death after your application of Roundup?
With no answer for 5 years, he’s die from roundup?
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Hmm after reading all these comments I think I'll give it the nastiest stare till it dies of shame for being such an embarrassing sight in my yard. That should do the job and not upset anyone else.
I just want to comment that I used this product (with some trepidation) just as demonstrated in this video. The plants treated have died off and no sign of regrowth while other plants I wanted to keep and were not treated have continued to thrive.
Greitcha Smith thanks for reporting your success using this method. I am very conservative with my use of herbicides but this is one case where i don't hesitate. It travels through the roots of the plant and is why it won't affect nearby plants.
Great job, thay Glypho will do the job for sure. Dude wear rubber gloves man, you absolutely, definately, 100%, for sure, hell no, do not want to get any of it on your skin.
I have a special problem. A stand of young hackberries have grown up around a large, beautiful old live oak tree, and they need to be removed. Their trunk sizes are between 1 - 3 inches diameter. Of course I don't want to spray or do anything that would endanger the live oak so I asked an organic landscaper what he would do. He said he'd cut the hackberries to the ground and then paint a thick coat of nursery grade molasses on the cut and around the sides and then cover the area with plastic until the trapped moisture rotted the trees. He said systemic poisons can affect root systems that are entangled below ground with that of the oak's roots so it was important to avoid these poisons in this situation. Haven't tried it yet so can't say if this works. It will take longer and is a bit more labor intensive than poisons, but there's no chance of hurting the big oak...well worth it! And then it's a matter of staying on top of things so hackberries are removed before they become that large again.
How long approximately do you need to wait before you can remove the stump?
I'm not sure but I'd probably wait a couple months to be safe
does this work without cutting the tree? like applying directly to the roots and, will it kill the tree?
Look up the hack and squirter method.
what if the tree was cut down 2 years ago and now has lost of growth on it and the extended underground root....i keep cutting the growth back but now i hope its not too late to do what you shared with us.
This technique will still work.
Came her for the anti Roundup/Monsanto poisoning our planet comments. lol
I have a pretty big stump maybe x3 of this stump I drilled holes on the top and the roots poking out and around the stump and injected round up you think itll do the job?
I would think it should work. I probably used more than was necessay for that size stump.
@@bwhite661 yeah i used a pretty good amount just got worried I was over doing it lol and thanks for quick reply have a good weekend
@@christophergongora7885 Did it work for you?
Nice video, I love Roundup and I think the Monsanto brand is a guarantee.
I cut a very large Eucaliptus (that is an invasive species in my area) and I drilled holes and applied undiluted Roundup. Now I would like to proceed and grind the stump, how much time should I wait before I do that to make sure I will not have regrowth? It's been a couple of weeks now...
+Alessio Sangalli I would think 2-4 weeks should be an adequate amount of time. Also depends on time of year. Spring time would take less time than late summer/fall/winter.
+StevesVids well I did it a couple of weeks ago, so late winter. I will wait two more weeks and then see if it is time to grind.
@@ctnaturalhoof wow very intelligent to wish somebody you do not even know catches cancer. Do you want the applause?
For one, if the stump was only ground, ground level, that means it was done half assed!!! When grinding a stump, you should always grind it 6-8 inches below grade or deeper depending on the species or if another tree is being replanted in same area. And to answer your question, it the stump (head) was ground properly and deep enough so that all the surrounding roots were disconnected from the head, then it want grow back!
Where's your ppe at?
I'm wondering if you can apply the Roundup and then cover it with a tarp and weight the tarp down with bricks. That would keep pets away. But would the tarp cause the Roundup to be less effective?
No. In fact, a tarp will block sunlight from getting to the stump, which will further inhibit its regrowth.
Did you cover it with a garbage bag after application to protect from rain ?
No garbage bag needed.
it only needs an hour or so without rain to be effective.
How often do you have to re-apply the concentrate? You might have said it but I missed.
Just once.
Nice, but I'd start wearing gloves if you're using Roundup frequently.
After you finish, wash your hands with roundup. Hahahahaha just kidding
Have you had any issues with affecting other nearby trees?
Nope. It penetrates through the root system and shouldnt affect nearby trees or plants
Thanks Dude! My 93 year old Step Dad used the same method, but I forgot. Great video!
:-)
How often should the Rounup be applied?
+Nikki Garcia Just one application should work.
never. fuck Monsanto!
Why not use an eye dropper
Updated video??
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@@bwhite661 nice! I saw they attract termite? I just paid to get a tree cut he said it won't grow back he posioned it
will termites feed on it when it dies? Thanks for the video. I just cut a tree and now I have to do what you just showed us.
I suppose they could at some time in the future when the stump starts to rot. If you're worried about that, your only other option is to remove the stump by digging it out or grinding it. Personally, I'm not concerned if I get termites eating my stump since it's not near my house. You could also just keep an eye on the stump and kill any termite nests that start to form.
Cristina Franco Yes... and if it is close yo your home, the termites will come-a-knocking. Make sure to have your home treated. I went a couple of years without treatment, thinking I would save money. I discovered I have Formosans. So far, have had 6 rooms and 9 walls replaced. Total nightmare that has cost over $5,000.00. I am helping with repairs, so that has helped keep the cost down.
They will probably die of cancer. 😁
What if the tree is large in circumference? Like say five feet around? Should you do it more?
By the way, as you stated if you do not do this or something like it mother nature will NOT take it's course and rot the stump out. The stump will continue to regrow.
I would think one dose should do it. You're going to have to apply more of the herbicide because of the larger diameter so it should act just the same as with a smaller diameter.
Used a Chainsaw rented from Home depot for a stump x3 the size of this one cost me $50 CDN for 4 hours ..comes with gas oil and gear and a new chain blade each time Took me 2 hours cutting a grid and knocking out the blocks with a 4 lbs hammer Still cheaper then a grinder or hiring someone
If you had just sawn a deep cross in the middle of the trunk using your chainsaw, it would have rotted away much faster.
You should file a lawsuit since roundup causes cancer 🤣
Can you recommend what percentage of concentrate one should use to do this? I have a crab apple tree I'd like to get rid of. I am looking at getting the Roundup Concentrated at 18%. There is a 50% option but I was thinking that would be overkill.
The 18% mixture should work just fine
@@bwhite661 Awesome thanks.
@@thomaslavanga4852 Good luck! I am a vikings fan but of the Minnesota variety...
@@bwhite661 Thanks again, the 18% did the trick. No shoots! Question for you, the stump sat for 7 weeks and I had it ground down yesterday. Small wood chips all over the yard. We have a pup who likes to chew the chips, though we keep him from doing it as much as we can. Do you think there's any danger? It's my understanding that the Roundup breaks down after a few weeks and is mostly in the roots rather than the woody chips that used to be the stump.
@@thomaslavanga4852 I really dont know whether the residual roundup would cause your dog any issues. I wouldn't think so since the amount remaining in the stump would be so small and likley broken down.
Or just dump half that bottle on it
How long would it talk a stump this size to die from this type of treatment? Is it safe to replant in the same spot by that time? Thanks!
I would think within a month or so if you apply it properly and drill the holes to ensure good penetration. You can easily plant again within the month or sooner as long as you're not using the "extended weed killer" Roundup. Remember, you are applying roundup to the stump and it will travel down the roots so you shouldn't have any in the soil. Now this won't rot the stump or help it decompose, it will just kill and prevent suckers from growing up.
What about saplings from a large oak tree (around 4 foot diameter/6 foot circumference)? Had to remove it, because it was a danger to my home. Tree company brought out another guy that did stump grinding, which I thought would remove stump. All he did was grind it to a foot or so below the surface. There is a large stump left underground and root system spreading out at least 15 feet in all directions. Hundreds of saplings pop up every couple of weeks from the underground stump/roots. I mow them, but of course they come right back. Already paid enough for tree removal and stump grinding. Do not want to pay for a backhoe or whatever to tear up the yard for a pricy removal of what is left underground.
wayne lynch I would give this a shot - I don't see why it wouldn't work. I had a cherry tree where the stump was completely ground, but I had a lot of large roots left that sprouted saplings. I applied roundup to them and never had a sapling again. I have a video showing what i did here: ua-cam.com/video/3B8VLuBhEgo/v-deo.html
StevesVids Thanks, I called Roundup and hey agreed, plus if it did not work, they will refund. Good to know, since it is pretty expensive. I'm guessing there are less expensive brand of glyphosate, that are just as strong.
Yes, I'd recommend finding off brands of weed killer that contain glyphosate. I don't like Monsanto, so finding another brand would be a good idea. My bottle is almost empty so I'll be looking for another brand.
StevesVids Today at Walmart, I found Eliminator Weed and Grass Killer, which is 3 times stronger then Roundup and less expensive. Did not buy it. Gonna call the company first and ask about warranty, since Roundup has the money back guarantee. Varied reviews at the link. www.walmart.com/ip/Eliminator-Weed-and-Grass-Killer-II-Concentrate-32-oz/17126444
Why not show the end result after a few months?
Based on a comment I received i uploaded a video showing what it looked like after two years: ua-cam.com/video/QBRcnIxaM00/v-deo.html
No sucker ever grew from the stump after I applied the roundup so after two months it would have just looked like a stump.
Good vid.. I just drill 1/2 inch .. 10 inch deep holes into mine and syringed straight round up into it , gasoline will work too.
Mind the extreme environmentalists bellow as they need to find a job.... They get grumpy .
An easy way make a barbecue around stump cover well with coals or coke nuggets a stump the size on video will take two days having two barbecue's on third day stump will pull out with ease works very time with me good luck
Tried this myself (the barbeque thing) thats not working! The stump will not burn properly. U have to add dried wood over and over to keep it on.
Not funny!
Thank you.
Thanks for the video but I noticed that you repeatedly got your ungloved fingers into the poison. A longer brush, a small container or rubber gloves could save you from a terrible accident.
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I Will try it because I get asked alot. diesel work
Why in the world would you drill 3/8" holes when you can use a 1-1/2" wood bit, drill bigger holes, and pour more product into the root/stump?
He's not as smart as you. Make your own video.
Because enough is enough
No tree huggers will like this video
At a woodland owners gathering yesterday. This or similar products are used in the forestry industry from time to time. The consensus was that this is not the way to kill off tree stumps where other trees will remain nearby as the residual effect of the chemical will kill or stunt surrounding trees in some cases. This is an observation from woodland owners and professional foresters trained in its use. The makers claim no residual effect... Not so.
I don't think that observation necessarily proves a residual effect (i.e. caused by residues in the soil). It might however be a result of herbicide passing via natural root grafting between neighbouring trees, especially of same or similar species
That's very useful information. What is the best way to kill off tree stumps?
bollox this localised application would not cause any leaching. who were you with some crusties
Round Up is a contact herbicide, dont work well on stumps you need to use a sistematyc herbicide like 2-4D
boy are you wrong
DDT works too. ;)
Grinding the stump is far easier and faster! Chemicals will only poison stumps from re-growing, it will not make the stump go away or rot out any faster and that's a FACT!!! A complete waste of time and money!!! And if you simply want to stop a stump from growing back and stump grinding isn't an option, drill some holes in the top of the stump with a drill and fill each hole with diesel, that'll do the trick. The chemical idea is only to poison it so it doesn't continue to grow or sprout back, that's all, and you'll still have the stump to look at!
Yes, you're correct. I was only trying prevent the tree from re-sprouting. I've had several stumps ground in the past - definitely the way to go if you need to get rid of it.
Grinding our elm and mulberry stumps won't keep suckers from sprouting off the roots and continuing to spread the trees. Grinding is what you do AFTER the roots are dead.
Only grinding the stump is absolutely not the answer for trees such as black locust and ailanthus. WIthout herbicidal stump treatment there will be dozens to hundreds of nasty root shoots the next year.
pleaseeeeee show what happened
Here's what it looked like two years later: ua-cam.com/video/QBRcnIxaM00/v-deo.html
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ok. cheers lad.
Thought about it. But i don't want that shit seeping in to my well. Which it is very good at.
+markfothebeast No it isnt. Stuff is immobilized once it hits dirt. Its atrazine that moves in the soil
Curious as to why you didn't cut it lower to the ground, for starters. And although glyphosate is very effective on weeds, grasses, and certain other shallow rooted, smaller plants, it's not going to do much of anything with a tree stump, whether you dilute it or not. Best bet is to drill large holes or gouge deeply with a chainsaw or axe, pour epsom salt (or rock salt) in holes, seal holes with wax (candle drippings), and cover stump with thick black plastic. You can also use a stump remover product that contains Triclopyr instead of the salt, which does a better job of killing the entire root system and you'll be less likely to have runners and shoots coming up in the area, although with trees this is usually not as much of a problem as it is with holly bushes and certain other plants/bushes.
It's in a location where cutting it shorter wasn't necessary. The glyphosate is still very effective for this application. I've used this method twice and have had no issues with regrowth. I've used it on large roots left over after grinding the stump which I show how to do in another video of mine: "How to kill tree root suckers" How to Kill Tree Root Suckers Left From Cutting Down Tree
William Miller ,
This article states glyphosphate is perfectly good to kill the roots of a freshly cut tree stump. Just ensure it is saturated; pretty much what the poster stated.
homeguides.sfgate.com/chemicals-kill-tree-roots-29528.html
drink it
By sticking paintbrush in and out of your roundup jug you are contaminating the roundup in the jug and potentially making it useless.
Starving children could have eaten that tree stump.
Why not just pour it over it slowly?
You could do that
You completely missed talking about PPE.
PPE? Maybe you need to educate us.
cut it much closer to the ground why dont you.
John Mahoney This is more fun.
2 years . does nothing else work quicker.
It killed the stump immediately and kept any regrowth from occurring. I just didn't show what happened until 2 years later.
The only way to get rid of a stump is (1) Stump Grinding, which is the fastest and cheaper method, (2) Digging it up with and excavator, which makes a big mess, not cheap, and you still have a stump to either haul off or attempt to burn, (3) Burning the Stump, burning stumps usually doesn't work completely, fire burns up, not down! (4) Let Mother Nature take its sweet time to rot out and decompose which could take many many years!!!
Grinding the stump does not stop all the regrowth from the roots. We had huge trees taken down, ground down to ground level. now millions of shoots all over our lawn.
No good if you have pets. You've got to fence the stump off if you have a dog or cat or it will kill them too.
+Sara W
Nope it won't. Pets are not affected. Glyphosate works by blocking the shikimic acid pathway, which is found in plants, not animals. Just keep them away until it dries out. It is surely dangerous for some other plants if you spray and the wind carries the poison somewhere else, but the pets are fine.
not affected? Says who? Monsanto? Damn....forget that poison!
I would never ever put a drop of it in my garden!
I agree. I'd never use that stuff in my yard.
It's not about who says what. It's about facts. And I bet you use a lot of dihydrogen monoxide in your garden although it sounds scary :-)
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dihydrogene what a funny joke. Of Course I use WATER for my plants!
But, I use nothing!!!!! chemical in my garden. I only use selfmade liquid manure of nettle. Nothing else. No chemicals. No Poison. Nothing!
Wear some disposable gloves when your at it.
Battery acid work kill tree stump .
What a champ! Why don't you drink that acid.Maybe you'll get a buzz?
Burned hell of it . Hey champ drink acid get buzz . To funny lol .
Have none of you people heard of Monsanto?!? Stay as far away, as possible, from this shit!
Pour on there
Why arent you wearing gloves? This stuff is a carcinogen why take chances.
Good point. I should have been wearing gloves.
a picture of Hillary Clinton's would kill it.
Hell ya, she even looks like an old stump.
Or her former donor Dotard Trump
FYI this is illegal to do this
They sell it at Home Depot silly.
Tolan Brown
Doesn't matter, unless application is consistent with directions on the label. Herbicides are approved with a specific label, and off label use is illegal.
WorBlux You’re nuts. The purpose of roundup is to kill plants and trees. Instructions are on the label and website, including instructions for killing trees. It is a legal product, being used to do what it is sold to do.
Label directions may be to drill 4-5 holes and pour undiluted product. www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/071995-00025-20010802.pdf . Pesticide products with same active ingredient may have different labels, and off-label use is illegal.
Pure glyphosate won't kill the tree. If you're ging to use this crap then please make sure you do it the right way. I am not aware of the exact composition of your herbicide but if it is pure glyphosate you have to make a 1 to 3% solution in order to kill stumps (I actually doubt it is pure glyphosate, by the looks of it). If your solution is too strong it will damage the tree on a superficial level while the roots and the largest part of the stump will stay intact. The tree has to be able to take the poison into the rest of the system where it will do it's damage. But please, don't use this poison as there are other effective ways to do this job.
I didn't say it was pure glyphosate - you can seen from the video that it is Roundup which is about 18% glyphosate. And it works perfectly. I've used this method many times with success. You're correct that if you used pure glyphosate that it would be too strong and likely just do some surface damage and not get all the way to the roots. I'm not a big fan of herbicides and only use them sparingly. This is a perfect application with very little of it making its way into the environment. It all goes into the stump and the roots and has time to break down before entering into the environment.
No gloves....smart.
What a terrible thing to do to such a poor tree stump! :( #StopRuiningNature