Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide is a very damaging product to surrounding plants due to it’s active ingredient, Picloram. Untreated trees/plants can occasionally be affected by root uptake of herbicide through movement into the the topsoil or by excretion of the product from the roots of nearby treated trees. We recommend contacting the manufacturer Dow AgroSciences at 800-992-5994 for advice on what to do at this time.
We would recommend using Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide for ailanthus altissima, or tree of heaven. A tree injection, frill/girdle method or a stump treatment can be done with this product. Please be sure to check the label for instructions on how to do this.
Yes, the active ingredient in Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide is known to leach into the soil from treated roots and can remain for several years. Untreated trees/plants can occasionally be affected by root uptake of herbicide through movement into the 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 desireables unless such injury can be tolerated.
Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide has proven to become volatile and drift. We recommend applying Roundup to that tree. You can cut into the trunk of the tree and paint the Roundup undiluted onto the tree.
The RTU in Tordon RTU stands for Ready To Use. It should not be diluted with water.
Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide can affect plants in the area where you have treated the stump if the stumps roots are in the same area as desirable plant roots. Untreated trees/plants can occasionally be affected by root uptake of this herbicide through movement into the the topsoil or by excretion of the product from the roots of nearby treated trees. You should not apply Tordon RTU within the root zone of desirables unless such injury can be tolerated. Tordon RTU also is not labeled for use in residential areas due to its long half-life and this possibility of movement in the soil.
Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide will kill mesquite trees after cutting into them and applying per the label instructions.
We do not recommend applying Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide or any herbicide when temperatures are below 55 degrees.
Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide could be used and is best used on freshly cut stumps and ensuring the cambium area next to the bark gets thoroughly wet. We would recommend either drilling holes into the top surface of the stump or cutting off the top layer of the stump for a fresh application. Since you are treating the stump directly there should be no issue seeding in the area once the stump is killed and removed.
Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide can also injure the tree as it can travel throughout the limb into the tree itself. It would be best to just cut any limb that you need killed/removed
Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide will kill mulberry trees after cutting into them and applying per the label instructions.
Per the Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide SDS, for small spills it states the following: Absorb with materials such as: Clay. Dirt. Sand. Sweep up. Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers. Once you’ve contained and removed the spill, you can clean the area with soap and water.
Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide is not labeled to control willow sprouts, so we are not sure if it would be effective for this application. We do sell other products such as Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer that can be used to treat willow sprouts. You would cut the stumps and apply the product undiluted to the fresh cuts.
Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide may be applied at dormant periods but before a hard freeze (25 degrees F). Be careful not to spray so heavily that the herbicide drips off the target species. Retreatment may be necessary for plants that are missed because of dense growth. Keep in mind that this product should not be used on residential properties.
The “RTU” in Tordon RTU stands for “Ready To Use.” No mixing is required.
We would recommend using Remedy Ultra Herbicide. It is labeled for honey locust, as well as various other woody brush as well.
Foliar: Only apply to plants that are in full leaf during application
Basal Bark: 20 to 30 gallons with oil to make 100 gallons and Spray Plant and Tree Trunks 12 to 15 inches from the ground until fully wet
Cut Stump: 20 to 30 gallons with oil to make 100 gallons and Spray the Root Collar area, Sides of the Stump, and the Outer Portion of the Cut Surface, until fully wet
No, Tordon RTU Herbicide is not labeled for ficus bushes or trees. We would recommend using something like Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer to eliminate ficus trees. You will cut the tree down and apply the product directly to stump undiluted.
Unfortunately, Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide is not labeled to be used on pastures where animals graze. We would recommend a product like GrazonNext HL Herbicide which is labeled to be used in pastures with no grazing restrictions.
Only cherry is listed the label of Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide for being controlled by it so the others may not be effected by it. If needed another application can be made to the cherry after 30 days. How long it takes to completely kill a tree depends on the size of the tree and health so it may take longer than 3 weeks.
