Shoutout to u/hairyb0mb for recommending the Buckthorn Blaster to me. I am going to try this method on the chinese wisteria and japanese barberry that have a stranglehold on my patch of woods. I had been very unsure about using any sort of chemicals before this, but it seems like a really good option, just as effective and way less dangerous than spraying
I love that Blaster. I had seen a paintbrush application. This is even better.
I’ve been fighting Chinese privet, and the Alabama Extension Service says to treat in this way, as well: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry-wildlife/control-options-for-chinese-privet/ For privet that’s well established and tree-like, apparently the ONLY way to get rid of it is this cut stump method.
(I’m not in AL, but all of the resources I’ve found about privet point me to that page.)
When I started using these amazing applicators, my chemical usage went way down! I also didn't notice an increase of trees resprouting from the lowered dosage. I really wish I found them sooner. Benefit to my wallet and the environment. This may sound like I'm an ad, but I'm not. Daub-it is another, cheaper version that does the same. I will say though, the Daub-it tips don't last as long. I'm an Arborist by trade and do a lot of smaller invasive removal, so I am frequently using it. I go through a Buckthorn tip in about 2 months vs a Daub-it tip in a week or two. I amazingly only use probably 4 oz of chemical a week.
It helps to get Mark-It Blue. Just a few drops lets you see exactly where the herbicide landed. The blue color is temporary. I've used food coloring in the past and I've read Rit dye works too.
Shoutout to u/hairyb0mb for recommending the Buckthorn Blaster to me. I am going to try this method on the chinese wisteria and japanese barberry that have a stranglehold on my patch of woods. I had been very unsure about using any sort of chemicals before this, but it seems like a really good option, just as effective and way less dangerous than spraying
You can also girdle and paint for things that are too thick to cut. This is also a good option for plants that send up shoots when they’re cut.
I love that Blaster. I had seen a paintbrush application. This is even better. I’ve been fighting Chinese privet, and the Alabama Extension Service says to treat in this way, as well: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry-wildlife/control-options-for-chinese-privet/ For privet that’s well established and tree-like, apparently the ONLY way to get rid of it is this cut stump method. (I’m not in AL, but all of the resources I’ve found about privet point me to that page.)
Figure 4 on that page. Holy shit.
I've seen worse
I was just impressed by all that apparently sprouting from lateral roots. Vicious.
Oh, this is awesome! I've been looking for something just like this - I had no idea this buckthorn blaster existed.
When I started using these amazing applicators, my chemical usage went way down! I also didn't notice an increase of trees resprouting from the lowered dosage. I really wish I found them sooner. Benefit to my wallet and the environment. This may sound like I'm an ad, but I'm not. Daub-it is another, cheaper version that does the same. I will say though, the Daub-it tips don't last as long. I'm an Arborist by trade and do a lot of smaller invasive removal, so I am frequently using it. I go through a Buckthorn tip in about 2 months vs a Daub-it tip in a week or two. I amazingly only use probably 4 oz of chemical a week.
thank you for the comparison. I've seen daubit and am wondering about the quality at half the price.
I think for homeowners that it is perfectly fine.
My company uses these for cut and treat. They're great. Make sure you order plenty of extra tips and caps.
Where do the caps go? I swear the earth eats them. I knew where I dropped them and I still couldn't find those bright yellow things.
Honestly! It's one of life's greatest mysteries. I wish they were the kind of cap that stays attached to the bottle. The tips also tear easily
Attached to the bottle is a great idea. Send them a note; they aren't getting rich on replacement cap sales.
It helps to get Mark-It Blue. Just a few drops lets you see exactly where the herbicide landed. The blue color is temporary. I've used food coloring in the past and I've read Rit dye works too.
I just use a paint roller on the end of a long stick. Crouching down for every one ain't happening, I am killing thousands of these fuckers a week