Phil from Whittier, Ca writes
I want to remove the ivy from my back hill, but getting to the main plant (it's over 50 years old) is a problem, I have heard that if I mix Scythe with Round-up it will kill both the ivy leaf and the runners. Is this true? If I can kill it off I can then get to the main plant and tear it out.
Scythe Herbicide is not labeled to treat ivy. With English ivy, because it of the waxy leaves, we do recommend a brush killer. It is possible that it could kill the perennials if you are not spraying carefully. You will need to do a spot treatment with Bonide Poison Ivy and Brush Killer. Also, this product is for use on Bluegrass, Fescue, Rye, Bent, Bermuda, Bahia and Zoysia Lawns. Avoid application to St. Augustine or centipede lawns unless injury can be tolerated. Do not spray Carpet grass, Dichondra or desirable clovers. May cause temporary yellowing of some Bermudagrass turf. Do not exceed specified dosages for any area. Be particularly careful applying within the drip line of trees and other ornamental species. Avoid contact with exposed feeder roots of ornamentals and trees.
Answer last updated on: 02/20/2018
