A tree that is... I have a tree that's messing up a fence and some plumbing... Need advice on best/quickest way to kill it roots and all... I was going to cut it as low as possible but how do I ensure the roots die out... Thanks in advance for your input...
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Go to lowes and get some stuff called Root Killer and flush it down your toilet if it's messing up your drain lines to the septic.Last edited by Rather_B_Fishin; 07-13-2012, 08:37 AM. -
what kind of tree, how big? Cut it down, drill a few holes in the stump and put some Remedy/diesel fuel in the holesComment
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Roots r just messing with one pipe that is very fragile... For some crazy reason the kitchen sink drain pipe was ran at an angle and ties in to main drain out in middle of yard... I replace all of the lines a year ago but that particular line would have meant cutting foundation and cost a lot of $$$Originally posted by Rather_B_Fishin View Post
will give this a try... Thanks
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Not sure what type of tree... But it's a multi-trunk variety and the last time I cut it back it grow back with a relentless abandon...Originally posted by az2tx View Post the trunks are no more than 5 inches in diameter and there are now probably ten of them... Will b trying the drill and diesel thing... Thanks
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Ok just read the directions on how much to use and wash it down the sink. Or if by some weird chance you have some Copper Sulphate in a powder or granular that's all root killer is. Don't know how long it will take to kill it but I know it will kill the roots and tree.Originally posted by Pedernal View PostRoots r just messing with one pipe that is very fragile... For some crazy reason the kitchen sink drain pipe was ran at an angle and ties in to main drain out in middle of yard... I replace all of the lines a year ago but that particular line would have meant cutting foundation and cost a lot of $$$ will give this a try... ThanksComment
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2 4D
Kills anythingComment
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Yes Deisel and Remedy will work but you need to apply it quickly after you cut it down or the stump will seal over. Do not wait more than 45 minutes after cutting.Last edited by SavedHarvester; 07-13-2012, 09:18 AM.Comment
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I have killed several trees this way:
1) cut the sucker down and leave about 2 inches of stump remaining if possible.
2) For every inch of diameter in the remaining stump drill 2 half inch diameter holes in a circular pattern as deep as you can go .
3) Fill the hole with regular table sugar.
Depending on the type of tree, in about 6 months to a year the stump can be broken below ground level from the ants and termites eating the sugar/stump.Comment
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2-4D can be found at any feed store and is relatively inexpensive. I is intended for selective boradleaf weed control and does not work necessarily well on woody plants. I suggest using a Remedy (also can be found at most feed stores) and diesel mixture to pour in the holes. "Remedy" is meant for the controll of woody plants. You have to be careful though because this stuff works through the roots and therfore takes a while to work. The plant will look dead but resist the urge to cut it for at least a year or it may come back.Comment
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Thank you sir.Originally posted by Silent-Type View Post
will go and find the Remedy... What would you consider to b a good mix ratio?
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Pouring regular salt down your drains and or toilet will kill the roots in drain lines and may possibly kill the tree after a while. Not sure about killing the tree quickly.Comment
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1/2 Remedy & 1/2 Diesel works good. Be sure to get plenty of holes as deep as you can drill.Comment
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This is the 21st century we don't put diesel in the ground anymore.. There are plenty of things that you can use that you won't get ticketed forComment
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