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How do you kill ivy? Is the only way to dig up every last speck of roots? Thanks, dorf dude...
That is way stronger than necessary. It is also inconsistant with the label directions to use it at 41% which makes it a violation of federal laws to do so. Using it at 41% puts your health and the health of others at risk as well.DrHicks said:Go to TSC (Tractor Supply Company) and pick up a jug of Pronto Big N Tuf Weed & Grass Killer.
Not sure why it's so expensive online, but just a couple weeks ago I picked up the 2-1/2 gallon jug for $29.99.
The Glyphosate (sp?) percentage in this stuff is 41% - which is about 6-8 times more potent than any of the stuff (including RoundUp) that you can get at your Box Stores.
I've been using this stuff with my hand-held sprayer, and it is brutal. Just don't get any on your grass!![]()
It's CONCENTRATE. 41% of what is IN THE BOTTLE is glyphosate. The purchaser is supposed to dilute it before spraying it. 3 ounces per gallon of water.That is way stronger than necessary. It is also inconsistant with the label directions to use it at 41% which makes it a violation of federal laws to do so. Using it at 41% puts your health and the health of others at risk as well.
Please use chemicals responsiably and legally. Read the label.
A 10% solution is legal (and still very potent) and works just as well on nearly everything.
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Am I right in assuming you can't buy the stuff because you're stationed in Germany?Guy's I can't buy it. Not that I know of anyway. I will do what I can digging it out. Thanks for the replies. dorf dude...
When you said it is 6-8 time more potent than retail products, I had the impression you were not diluting it. I think some retail sprays are as high as 3% or 5%.DrHicks said:It's CONCENTRATE. 41% of what is IN THE BOTTLE is glyphosate. The purchaser is supposed to dilute it before spraying it. 3 ounces per gallon of water.
I assumed that was understood, or would be understood by anybody who would purchase the product and use it.
Oh no, I'm diluting it.When you said it is 6-8 time more potent than retail products, I had the impression you were not diluting it. I think some retail sprays are as high as 3% or 5%.
The concentrate is only 6-8 times more potent if you mix it that way. You can purchase the concentrate and dilute it to the same % as a retail bottle.
Even if your figuring 6-8 times more potent than a 1% solution, that is still a pretty strong, but legal mix.
1-3% really kills a lot and I would not encourage anyone to exceed that until they have proved that dose ineffective.
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Ayuh,... Spray it with Bleach, right outa the jug, 'n it'll die...Guy's I can't buy it. Not that I know of anyway. I will do what I can digging it out. Thanks for the replies. dorf dude...
Hahaha! If he can't buy RoundUp, it's a pretty good bet he can't get ahold of that stuff either.It takes 2 weeks to really see the full effect of the herbicide.
not paraquat:whistling2:
That is english ivy add a little dish soap to whatever liquid you apply, it is a cheap sticking agent. The ivy has waxy leaves and will take a few applications to kill it. Also do not cut the ivy otherwise it will not absorb the chemical. And if all else fails gas will work lol.shumakerscott said:Here is a pic of the ivy. Thanks for the suggestions but due to my location those are not options. Thanks for the replies, dorf dude...
Unless you put diquat (I believe is the name) in with the roundup. diquat is a burning agent to give the weed that dead lookchrisn said:It takes 2 weeks to really see the full effect of the herbicide.
not paraquat:whistling2:
I was going to hit it with WD40. The bleach didn't seem to have an effect. I didn't try the soap trick though. We have rain the next few days so I will have to wait. I'll post results in the future. Thanks for the tip, dorf dude...That is english ivy add a little dish soap to whatever liquid you apply, it is a cheap sticking agent. The ivy has waxy leaves and will take a few applications to kill it. Also do not cut the ivy otherwise it will not absorb the chemical. And if all else fails gas will work lol.
Same with bleach. You may be killing the ivy but it will take some time to show. English ivy is not a easy or quick kill.Mrguppy said:Unless you put diquat (I believe is the name) in with the roundup. diquat is a burning agent to give the weed that dead look
Whoa, slow up a bit, and give it a chance. Have a beer or two. I suspect that the bleach is a good choice under the circumstances, but it's not going to work over night. A bit different situation, but I have 20-30 yards of surplus soil that got ahead of me a bit this year, so I sprayed it with Roundup Saturday, and based on my experience, do not expect to have noticable results until about this upcoming Saturday, nor to see stuff starting to really die off for about a week after that. I understand that you are banned from using the stuff made for the job, but even it is not going to show immediate results. Give it a day or two before writing it off.The bleach didn't seem to have an effect.