From visiting with a herbicide specialist they stated that herbicide and water move about 2 inches per day within a plant. So if the trees are 3 foot tall it will take 18-21 days for the herbicide to reach the root. So the longer you can wait the better it will be.
Will Remedy Ultra kill mesquite?
Stem-Spray with Remedy® Ultra Herbicide. You can control mesquite and many other species, virtually any time of year, by spraying the stems with a mixture of Remedy® Ultra herbicide and basal oil. It works best on smooth-barked plants less than 6 inches in diameter.
How do you kill mesquite with a remedy?
Herbicide Mixtures
A 75 to 100% rootkill of mesquite can be achieved by spraying with a mixture of triclopyr (Remedy) and clopyralid (Reclaim). Prepare the spray mix by adding triclopyr and clopyralid at concentrations of 0.5% each to water (Table 1).
What herbicide will kill mesquite?
We recommend using a selective herbicide like Dicamba Plus 2,4-D to kill mesquite. There are two methods we suggest to treat the mesquite, either via stem spray or leaf spray. You will have to cut the tree down to the stump and then apply the Dicamba Plus 2,4-D Herbicide directly to the stem.
Is Sendero better than remedy?
Sendero herbicide has proven to be more consistent and more efficacious than a mixture of Remedy® Ultra and Reclaim® herbicides.
How long does remedy take to work?
While Triclopyr typically has a quick burndown time, it can take 7-21 days to see a complete hill using Remedy Ultra Herbicide. The burndown time will vary with temperatures, rain, soil moisture, etc.
Can you mix remedy with water to kill mesquite trees?
Herbicide Mixtures
A 75 to 100% rootkill of mesquite can be achieved by spraying with a mixture of triclopyr (Remedy) and clopyralid (Reclaim). Prepare the spray mix by adding triclopyr and clopyralid at concentrations of 0.5% each to water (Table 1).
Does diesel kill mesquite?
Mix Herbicide with Diesel
A mixture of the herbicide Remedy™ and diesel fuel oil is very effective for this method. Diesel acts as a coating agent to ensure good coverage and absorption. The rec- ommended concentration of Remedy™ will vary depend- ing on the size and age of the mesquite.
Will Roundup kill mesquite?
The best way to kill a small Mesquite tree
For this method, you will need a backpack sprayer and a strong herbicide to go along with it. Make sure there is no wind or rain during this process as the herbicide can get carried away. Use an effective herbicide like Roundup, Triclopyr or Orthon.
How much diesel do I mix with remedy?
Prepare a 2% v/v solution of Remedy Ultra in diesel or fuel oil (13 fl oz of Remedy Ultra in 5 gallons of spray mixture).
How do you remove mesquite?
The most effective way to control mesquite is to mechanically or chemically kill the buds at the base of the stem to prevent resprouting. This can be accomplished by root plowing, grubbing (digging up the roots of individual plants) or use of herbicides. Additional management options include the use of prescribed fire.
Does vinegar kill mesquite trees?
Vinegar also works well since it’s in a liquid form. The tree roots will drink the vinegar, just like they drink water. Once the vinegar gets into the tree through its veins and the tree roots, it will kill the tree.
How do you mix a remedy?
When mixing Remedy™ with oil, pour the required quantity of Remedy™ into a mixing container or spray tank and then add enough oil to get the total volume desired. Shake or agitate the mixture vigorously until it is thoroughly mixed. A “pre-mix” of Remedy™ and vegetable oil also is available.
Can you mix Sendero with diesel?
mix with diesel because they are oil-based herbicides. However, Sendero, which is not an ester-formulated herbicide will not mix with diesel.
What do you mix Sendero with?
Mix herbicides
Typically you can achieve 70-100 percent mortality by spraying with Sendero (active ingredients: Aminopyralid and Clopyralid) or a combination of Triclopyr ester (trade names: Remedy Ultra, Clear Pasture, Triclopyr R&P and Triclopyr 4EC) mixed with Clopyralid (trade names: Pyramid and Clopyralid 3).
Is Sendero restricted use?
This new herbicide has several advantages including 1) A “one jug” pre-mix herbicide for mesquite, no tank mixing of herbicides required, 2) Lower volatility with no ester formulation in the mix, both products are amine formulations, 3) The product is non-restricted use meaning you do not need a pesticide license to
How long does remedy stay in the soil?
The reported half-life of triclopyr in soils varies from 3.7 to 314 days, but averages 30 days, depending on the formulation applied and the specific soil and environmental conditions.
How long does remedy herbicide stay in soil?
If weed killer was still present in the soil, you would not be able to grow anything. This is why most weed killers are designed to evaporate within 24 to 78 hours. This means that for the most part, it is safe to plant anything, edible or non-edible, in a place where you have sprayed weed killer after three days.
Can cattle graze after spraying remedy?
Answer: There are no grazing restrictions except for lactating animals when using Remedy Ultra Herbicide. With lactating animals, they should be kept from grazing in the area for the growing season. Otherwise animals can return to treated areas once dry, typically after 4-6 hours.
Can you spray remedy around trees?
For spot treatment use a 1 to 1. 5% solution of Remedy Ultra in water (1 to 1 1/2 gallons of Remedy Ultra in 100 gallons total spray mixture (or 0. 78 to 1. 92 fl oz per gallon) and spray the entire plant to completely wet the foliage.
Does fire kill mesquite?
Range fires can reduce the mesquite canopy but usually does not kill them. Around 90% of the trees survive to resprout from the roots or crowns. The report also shows that using a propane burner at high temperature (>780 degrees F) was successful in killing 100% of young trees (<1.5 years old).