Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer is designed to target woody brush, shrubs, trees, and broadleaf weeds. It is not chemically designed to target or harm grasses. A great product to use would be Ferti-lome Over the Top II Weed Killer. It is labeled to kill Bermudagrass and can safely be applied to pears.
Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer is not labeled to control bamboo, so it would not be recommended. You can use Round Up QuickPro at the highest listed usage rate to help eliminate bamboo. You will be required to cut the bamboo down to a short stump and then apply the Round Up QuickPro. It can take several applications to achieve the desired results. We also recommend that you contact your local cooperative extension office and speak to the master gardener on staff for further advice. Bamboo can be VERY difficult to eliminate, but the master gardener may have some helpful tips for you.
According to the SDS for Ferti-lome Brush Killer and Stump Killer it is an amber liquid, which would be similar to other comparable products that contain the same active ingredient, it does not contain dye.
Ferti-lome Brush Killer and Stump Killer does not contain glyphosate. The active ingredient is: Triclopyr, triethylamine salt 8.8%
Yes! You need to use something like Fertilome Brush & Stump Killer or Crossbow and apply it undiluted to the freshly cut stumps/roots and then use it at either full strength or the highest dilution on any shoots that are coming up around the main stump. This will penetrate further into the root system to kill it out. You may have to cut back new shoots from time to time in the beginning as the Crossbow and Stump Killer products will only kill what has already emerged from the ground, not prevent the new seedlings still below the surface from sprouting up. Over time the stump and root system should die out and eventually break down in the soil. As long as the Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer is only applied to the trees you need to kill, it will not effect surrounding trees.
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Ferti-lome Brush Killer and Stump Killer would control Aspen roots when applied as a stump killer to cut stumps after the tree is cut down. It should not be applied to any exposed roots of desirable trees to avoid any injury.
Please view the Stump Treatment instructions on page 6 of the product label for more information.
The mix rate for Ferti-lome Brush Killer and Stump Killer will depend on what and where you are treating.
The label suggests the following treatments: Applying as a foliage spray: 8 - 16 tbsp. per gallon of water per 500 sq. ft. For Stump Treatment: Apply undiluted product with a paint brush to completely cover the fresh cut surface and for Vine Control, cut the vine first and treat as directed for stump treatment
Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer will not affect nearby plants or move through the soil if it is applied directly to cut stumps. If you are applying the product as a spray, then you should be careful to avoid spraying or overspraying onto desirable ornamental plants such as shrubs or trees, or their root systems.
When used as directed on the Product Label regarding Stump Treatments, the Ferti-lome Brush Killer and Stump Killer can be used to kill mesquite tree stumps. You should cut the tree down as low to the ground as you can for best results.
Stump Treatment: Apply undiluted product with a paint brush to completely cover the fresh cut surface
It will not control growing trees.
Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer is labeled to kill vines, but not wisteria specifically. So it very well could work if you have it cut back, and spray it on the remaining roots however, we could not guarantee that it would work 100%.
Ferti-lome Brush Killer and Stump Killer is not labeled for Japanese Knotwood. We recommend that you use a combination of products together to try to control this weed. Using Roundup QuickPro in a tank mix with Crossbow herbicide has shown pretty good results for several of our customers. Japanese Knotweed is definitely a very hardy weed and is tough to control, even with the best products, but this combo should help.
Killing stumps/trees which have roots that run into water areas can be tricky. Most stump killer products do not address aquatic life safety from indirect applications that could impact them, so we couldn't say for certain if applying just to the fresh cut of the stump, if the Fertilome Brush and Stump Killer would have a negative impact. You can always contact the manufacturer directly to see if they have any specific use instructions they would suggest for that application. You can reach VPG at 888-583-5296, An alternative option to try would be using aquatic plant killing products like Roundup Aquatic or Hi Yield 2,4D which may take multiple treatments, but are safe for aquatic life whether the product gets into the water directly or indirectly.
Ferti-lome Brush Killer and Stump Killer is generally used right after cutting to prevent stumps from resprouting. You could potentially cover the stump as soon as the herbicide application is dry. This, however, is not a product that would contribute to faster decay of the stump. If you want to drill holes and increase the speed of decay, then we recommend using Hi-Yield Stump Remover instead.
The product label for Ferti-Lome Brush Killer & Stump Killer states as follows: "To kill stumps and prevent sprouting, apply the undiluted product with a paint brush or backpack sprayer to completely cover the freshly cut surface. Do not reuse paint brush. Wrap in several layers of newspaper and discard in trash."
Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer should not kill your grass but it will harm trees, vines, or ornamental plants if used as directed.
Yes, you can use Fertilome Brush and Stump Killer for yucca tree stumps. Per the product label: To kill stumps and prevent sprouting, apply the undiluted product with a paint brush or backpack sprayer to completely cover the freshly cut surface.”
