[Shop-talk] weed killer

[Wayne]

john niolon wrote:
> we've tried Roundup and Ortho Brush Killer and it browns it down but after 3 
> weeks it's starting to green back up...  the current Roundup isn't what the 

Try some 2,4-D stuff.  The surfactant seems to help it along quite a 
bit.  Timing with the growth cycles is important too.  Later in the 
summer, or anytime there's been a shortage of rain the plants become 
somewhat dormant, and herbicides aren't as effective.  If you hit them 
right after a good rain when there's a growth spurt in process is it 
much more effective (and permanent.)  I over around Asheville NC, so I 
have to deal with a the same crap, just slightly toned down from 
Raleigh's level.

BTW, my source is an uncle who's worked every job there is in the 
Nursery and Agri-Chem biz for 30+ years.  He's no longer licensed to buy 
the strong stuff, but with his advice I've knocked out kudzu, poison ivy 
and briars pretty permanently.

-Wayne