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QUESTION: Just how difficult is it to get rid of? I had landscaping done two years ago and had no idea how invasive it was. Currently have dug out the plants, however there are still roots in the cinder block that I have yet to get to. I have cut off as much water supply to the areas as possible.

ANSWER: Hi Paul,
Thanx for your question.  Yes, the creeping fig is difficult to conquer.  Use Roundup on it over and over and eventually you'll get rid of it.  Be careful not to get the Roundup on anything else because it will wipe that out too.  I know it isn't politically correct to use chemicals and I try very hard not to but some things just do not respond unless you go circus-freak crazy on them.  Roundup is my answer in this case.  Besides, it biodegrades in 24 hour but still kills the plants.  I hope this helps.
Tom

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QUESTION: It is showing in the lawn area since that is where the moisture is, so how can it get out without killing the lawn with round up? and thank you for your earlier response.

ANSWER: Hi Paul,
Thanx for the additional information.  A lot of times the weed and feed combinations for lawns will work on broad leafed plants.  A lot of times they don't.  I would try a good brand of weed and feed first, like Scott's.  If you've already done than or you try it and it doesn't work, you will have to spot treat.  I had a tenant in a property I owned that had a yard full of thistles.  Thistles are extremely difficult to get rid of.  I watched this woman spot treat the entire yard over the summer.  By early fall, she had a spotless and beautiful green yard.  It will probably take multiple treatments but once you are rid of the beast then you can concentrate on  maintaining the lawn.  Unfortunately, creeping fig is one of those relentless pests.  Once it gets in it is hard to get rid of it.  I know this doesn't sound any better.  The only other thing I can suggest is to have a talk with your local county extension agent.  Provide me your state and county and I'll get your contact information.  I hope this helps.
Tom

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QUESTION: Hello Tom, well I have gotten most of the creeping fig out, that is to say that all but some roots that in the ground running parallel with the lawn or horizontal. Will those roots if not removed continue to produce creeping fig and I still have a few stray roots here and there, some have grown under a rock that is placed in front, I use some round up on the root areas that I can not get to. With the follow up answer, I reside in California, Placer County. Thanks again Tom, Paul

Answer
Hi Paul,
Thanx for the additional information.  Yes, the roots will continue to produce new plants, as will the stray roots and other the rock.  I would continue to use the Roundup until it is all gone.  Here is a link to the Placer County Master Gardeners.  They might be able to shed additional light on this.  They work with the UC-Davis Cooperative Extension Service.  I hope this helps.  I used to work with Kansas State University Extension Service as a Master Gardener on the Hotlline here in Kansas City, Kansas.  They have a lot of resources.  I still think Roundup is probably the best way if you can be persistent with it.  Good Luck!
Tom

http://ceplacer.ucdavis.edu/Master_Gardener803/Master_Gardener_Hotline.htm