Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide works by translocating through the tree and into the root system to prevent resprouting. If applied according to the directions on the product label, it may be effective in eradicating saplings in your target area.
Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide should not be applied on residential or commercial lawns or near ornamental trees and shrubs.
Per the manufacturer of Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide, it is recommended that you wait at least two years before replanting anything in the area.
Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide is not labeled to to kill cacti but should also not be used near it because it could cause harm. Keep in mind that this product is only for use on listed woody plants and absolutely should not be used in residential areas or near any desirable trees or shrubs. Please refer to the product label for complete directions.
Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide is labeled to target 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. It does not specifically state Palmetto tree sprouts on the product label. For more information on this, we would recommend contacting the manufacturer (Dow AgroSciences) directly at 800-992-5994.
An alternative would be to use a product such as Fertilome Brush & Stump Killer or Crossbow instead by applying the product undiluted to the fresh cuts of the sprouts.
Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide is not labeled to control privet so would not be recommended. It is only for control of Woody plants listed on the label: ailanthus, alder, aspen, birch, cedar, cherry, dogwood, elm, firs, green ash, gum, hawthorn, hickory, hornbeam, maples, oaks, pecan, persimmon, serviceberry, sourwood and sweetbay
Tordon RTU is not labeled to control succulents so would not recommended. You will need to wait at least two years to plant in a treated area, it should also be used for listed plants/trees only in areas you do not have anything desirable as it can leach in the soil to other plants.
Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide is only labeled to control 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
is not labeled to work on Sycamore Trees and its suggested by the manufacturer to only be used if you are trained and familiar with that herbicide due to the potential for damage to desirable nearby vegetation.
If you are wanting to completely kill the tree typically you must kill and remove the stump. To kill a sycamore stump using a stump grinder to grind the stump down to ground level. You will then dig it out with the connecting roots. You could use a stump killer such as Fertilome Brush Killer and Stumper Killer to the newly cut stump within a few minutes after cutting. You would still need to do your part to remove the stump but the Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer will prevent resprouting.
After treating a stump with Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide, the tree should be completely dead within one week to 30 days. After a few days, Tordon should have affected the tree enough to remove the stump or root. It does not crumble or dissolve into the ground; you will need to physically remove the dead stump.
Keep in mind that Tordon RTU is not for use on any residential areas. This product has a very long soil residual, so it should not be applied near desirable trees, shrubs, or other ornamentals.
The Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide is not labeled to control kudzu so we would not recommend using it. Instead a product like BK-32 or Crossbow Herbicide would be a much more effective approach to control.
We apologize but Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide only comes in the dyed blue so that you know where it is applied
Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide has alcohol odors.
Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide is now produced under Corteva, so the label has been updated to reflect this. The product has not changed, just the appearance of the label from the red Dow label to the new green Corteva label.
Unfortunately, there are no know products that can be mixed with Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide for the control of buckbrush. According to an article by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, there are other actives that would work better like a 2, 4-D with an ester formulation, this is one of the actives in 2, 4-D LV4 Herbicide.
Tordon RTU Spray is not labeled for Walnut Trees therefore we cannot confirm if it would be effective in killing the tree. Black Walnut tree roots can spread out 50-80ft from the tree and are known for resprouting. The most recommended treatment is to cut the stump as low to the ground as possible and apply a product with the active ingredient Glyphosate directly to the freshly cut stump. Direct stump treatments is going to be your best option and will take several months and maybe longer since this tree is so old. Roundup QuickPRO has Diquat as 1 of the 2 ingredients works for a faster knockdown and absorbs throughout the root system better. Drilling into the stump is also sometimes done for the herbcide to absorb quicker into the tree.
