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  • Asked by Lou from Kearney, Mo
    04/19/2017
    Q
    How long does it take for Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide to become rainfast?
    Rain is forecast in 4 hours. Is that long enough to be on the plant?
    A

    When using any herbicide like Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide you need to give the product ample time to dry and become rainfast after application.  Depending on weather conditions we suggest giving the product anywhere from 2-4 hours to fully dry.  If rain is in the forecast within the next 4 hours we would suggest waiting for drier conditions. 

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  • Asked by Sandy from Neola, Ut
    03/27/2017
    Q
    When will it be safe to replant in an area where Tordon has leached and killed desirable shrubs?
    A

    Per the manufacturer of Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide, it is recommended that you wait at least two years before replanting anything in the area.

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    202 of 212 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Stuart from Port St. Lucie, Fl
    04/02/2013
    Q
    I assume Tordon RTU is in liquid form. What color is it?
    A
    There is a special blue dye in Tordon RTU that helps you easily keep track of treated stumps.
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    192 of 204 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Noah from Columbus, Oh
    01/28/2018
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    How long after the stump is cut is an application of Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide viable?
    I realize immediately is preferable but I'm following loggers and can't do it the day of cutting or day after due to weather.
    A

    Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide would be best applied as close to cutting the stump as possible, but you can do it the next day if needed.  You just want to be sure it is applied to a fresh cut stump, not one that has been cut weeks prior.

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    183 of 189 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Dave from Wilmington Il
    11/12/2017
    Q
    Do freezing temperatures damage Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide?
    A

    To be able to get the best out of your Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide, be sure to store it in a cool dry place and not where it can become frozen or too heated, otherwise the product's efficacy may become compromised. As far as application goes, we do not recommend applying Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide, or any herbicide, when temperatures are below 55 degrees.

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    173 of 184 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Paige from Peru, In
    06/11/2014
    Q
    Tordon RTU was applied to some bush and tree stumps. We are now seeing wilting of other bushes and perennials
    Is there anything we can apply to amend the soil and stop the damage?
    A
    Since the active ingredient in Tordon RTU is known to leach into the soil, we recommend digging 6 inches deep srrounding the affecting bushes and perennials and replacing it with fresh soil.
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    103 of 108 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ronda from Fairfield. Oh
    05/12/2018
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    Can Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide be used on stumps that were cut 2 months ago? Would it still be effective?
    A

    Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide is best used on freshly cut stumps and ensuring the cambium area next to the bark gets thoroughly wet. We would reommend either drilling holes into the top surface of the stump or cutting off the top layer of the stump for a fresh application. 

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    101 of 107 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Terry from Gower
    01/23/2018
    Q
    Will Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide kill cedar trees?
    A

    Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide targets the following: Woody plants: ailanthus, alder, aspen, birch, cedar, cherry, dogwood, elm, firs, green ash, gum, hawthorn, hickory, hornbeam, maples, oaks, pecan, persimmon, serviceberry, sourwood and sweetbay.

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    85 of 97 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Courtney from Nashville, Tn
    12/29/2017
    Q
    What is the shelf-life of Tordon RTU?
    What do I do with it if it is expired?
    A

    The shelf life of Tordon RTU is up to 5 years from the date of purchase if kept closed and stored at room temperature.  If you think you have expired product, the best thing to do would be to contact a waste management facility in your area to see how they would recommend for you to dispose of it, or where it can be taken for disposal. 

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    63 of 69 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by John
    11/13/2018
    Q
    When is the best season to apply Tordon RTU to kill trees?
    A

    Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide tree injection treatments can be made in any season per the product label. We do not recommend applying any herbicide when temperatures are below 55 degrees. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions.

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    51 of 58 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mary from Ramah, Nm
    03/01/2018
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    Can Tordon be used on a stump near a garden? How far away is recommened?
    A

    Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide is either sprayed or painted on to cut stumps so would be fine to use in an area near a garden.  To avoid any over spray, the paint application would be best.

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    51 of 62 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Yc from Atlanta, Ga
    06/11/2013
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    Which is the better product to remove bradford pear tree stumps and kill suckers? Fertilome or Tordon RTU?
    I saw the Fertilome Stump Killer (active ingredient: Triclopyr) and the Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide on your website. Just wondering which will be the most effective stump/ sucker killer for some Bradford Pear trees that we have cut down. There are several triclopyr-based herbicides and wondering which one is the best for this application.
    A
    Either product would do a great job. When using a stump killer, you may have to use the product undiluted on some trees and paint it directly on the freshly cut stump for maximum absorption. Since the Tordon has a larger label of trees covered under treatment, we would recommend this over the Fertilome Stump killer. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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  • Asked by Dave from Birdseye
    08/30/2017
    Q
    Do you need to dilute Tordon RTU before applying?
    A

    No, the "RTU" in Tordon RTU stands for "ready to use."  It does not need to be diluted. 

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  • Asked by Jim from Connersville, In
    03/14/2018
    Q
    How far away to spray Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide to prevent runoff in pond?
    A

    Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide should not be applied near ponds or areas that can drift into the water or from surface soil.  To avoid any over spray, the paint application would be best.

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  • Asked by Ingrid from Hoodsport, Wa
    04/19/2018
    Q
    Can I use Tordon on trees taken down?
    I have just had 20 trees cut from my yard three days ago. The tree gentleman that cut my trees down used it on my Cottonwood.
    A

    Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide would be best applied as close to cutting the stump as possible, but you can do it the next day if needed up to a few days later.  You just want to be sure it is applied to a fresh cut stump, not one that has been cut weeks prior.

     

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  • Asked by Thomas from Queenstown
    05/27/2018
    Q
    After applying Tordon RTU, how long do I need to wait before I can weed-eat?
    A

    With most herbicide products, we say not to weedeat/mow any treated area for at least 2-3 days prior to use and at least 3 days after use as well. Since Tordon RTU is geared to go after harded to kill plants like brush and stumps, you may want to give it a little longer before cutting to ensure that it is fully absorbed by the plant. 

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  • Asked by Jim from Oxford Ct
    05/10/2013
    Q
    Can Tordon RTU be applied to soil rather than the weed?
    Trying to kill Japanese knotweed that I have removed and prevent any regeneration.
    A
    We recommend contacting the manufacturer Dow AgroSciences at 800-992-5994 to see if you can use this product in soil. Battleship is our most popular herbicide for knotweed control. Battleship III gives you superior post-emergent control of tough broad-leaf weeds on lawns and other landscaped areas. Its 2,4-D free formulation is effective in cool and warm-season turf.  The advanced "three-way" formulation contains Triclopyr, Fluroxypyr and MCPA in an easy-to-use liquid formulation.
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  • Asked by Betty from Lake Oswego, Or
    05/27/2018
    Q
    What percentage of glyphosate is in Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide?
    A

    Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide does not contain glyphosate.  The active ingredients are picloram (5.4%) and 2,4-D (20.9%).  

     

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  • Asked by Dale from Decatur, Il
    12/05/2019
    Q
    If I drill holes in a tree will Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide kill it?
    A

    Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide is a ready-to-use product that is effective in cut surface applications for killing unwanted trees that are listed on the product label and preventing undesirable sprouting of cut trees. This product is best applied to fresh-cut stumps, so you can either make a fresh cut or you can drill new holes and then apply. Please keep in mind that untreated trees/plants can occasionally be affected by root uptake of herbicide through movement into the topsoil or by excretion of the product from the roots of nearby treated trees. Do not apply Tordon RTU within the root zone of desirables unless such injury can be tolerated. Tordon RTU is NOT for use on residential properties.

    Application Methods:

    Tree Injection Treatment: Use 1 milliliter of undiluted Tordon RTU solution through the bark
    completely around the tree trunk at intervals of 2 to 3 inches between
    edges of the injector wounds. Make injections near ground level when
    using the tree injector or 2 to 4 feet above the ground when using a
    Hypohatchet Injector or similar device. Treatments can be made in any
    season. Maples should not be treated during the spring sap flow. With
    some difficult to control species such as dogwood, hickory, sugar maple,
    bigleaf maple, tanoak, and some firs, application to a continuous cut
    rather than to spaced cuts may be more uniformly effective. 

    Frill or Girdle Treatment: Make a single hack girdle or "frill" of overlapping ax cuts through the bark
    completely around the tree as close to the ground as feasible. Spray or
    paint the injured surface with undiluted Tordon RTU, using enough volume
    to wet treated areas.

    Stump Treatment: Spray or paint the cut surfaces of freshly cut stumps and stubs with
    undiluted Tordon RTU. The cambium area next to the bark is the most
    vital area to wet.

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  • Asked by Ginalie from Iowa City, Ia
    10/24/2013
    Q
    1. Does this work on black locust? 2. Is Tordon just as effective below freezing?
    A
    Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide is not labeled for Black Locust. Southern Ag Vantage is labeled for Black Locust. You want to read the product label to make sure your turf will tolerate this product before application. We do not recommend applying any herbicide when temperatures are below 55 degrees.
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