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QUESTION: i have tried round up but it hasn't killed them it just made them come back with a vengeance  any suggestions ? i was told that they are willows. thank you

ANSWER: Two methods that are less noticeable are basal spray and hack and squirt. Basal sprays are applied in the late fall on the lower trunk of the tree and the effects are noticed next spring when the tree does not leaf out. They work best on thin barked trees but will work on thicker barked trees. The herbicide to use is Triclopyr
(Pathfinder) Pathfinder is a "Ready to use" product that is formulated and dosed correctly for this type of application. Apply Pathfinder at 100% strength as directed.

Another method is hack and squirt--cut small cut in the lower trunk near the ground with a hatchet--apply a herbicide in these cut and it is absorbed by the tree. this is done late summer just before leaf drop. The marks of the cut will be somewhat visible if one looks close. Triclopyr (Garlon 3A) One hack per 3 or 4 inches DBH. Apply 0.5 ml undiluted herbicides or 1 ml of 50% solution in water.
Space the hacks close together.

Pathfinder is ready and a lower % (13%) Where Garlon is to be mixed with water and is a higher %.



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QUESTION: these willows come up out of the ground theres no real trunk will these methods work on them they come out of the ground in bunches and spread quickly i cut them down and within a week i have lots more coming out of the ground in different places i can send you a picture if you need one

Answer
Garlon 4 is labeled for use as a foliage spray, thinline spray, stump spray, and basal bark treatment. The foliage spray should be made after full leafout in the spring. Since these are more bush like I would use the Garlon 4 as a foliage spray in the early spring.