can this kill or damage my tree/shrubs if I use it incorrectly (ie. distance/spacing, using too much, etc)
794485
I use it about 6 inches closer then what the directions say and it has not damaged my shrubs
794486
I fertilized with this product in October, ailing rhodedendrons and left the property. I will be able to determine the effect when I return in June.
1276835
Only if you are real careful... this stuff kills everything -- broad leaf, grasses, weeds and of course vegetables -- if you get it on a leaf it goes right to the root ... kills the entire plant.. I have used it in open areas around bushes and scrubs but never very close as it will kill the roots also ... me I would not us in a garden...
1281492
Ha! Me too. I just used this a couple weeks ago. Didn't do a thing to the junipers. I have some Virginia Creeper that is growing over my junipers. I cut into the vine and brushed it with some of the vine killer. I will post my pictures on my review of what happened. It killed the leaves. The vine doesn't look too healthy now but the junipers are fine. What I should do is cut down to the ground and brush the vines, but they are in the neighbor's yard. I'll try that too later. But I did kill most of a tree in between my roses. Did not harm them at all.
363449
This will kill whatever you manage to spray it on. Bushes may take a bit more overspray, but you do want to make sure to protect the plants you plan to keep. Also avoid windy conditions that will scatter the spray.
88498
unfortunately yes. We had to resort to something as inch worms were exfoliating most of our mature trees and creating quite a mess in the yard. We used it specifically to get rid of these worms and only used it as directed. Once the inch worms were controlled we had no need to use it anymore
1936754
I use it on boxwood shrubs. It is a systemic insecticide (ie:poison). Therefore, I personally would not use it on or near anything that might be ingested by humans or any other desirable animal--dogs, cats, birds etc.
1649258
I found this comment from Ecosmart on the net. "Can I use your outdoor insecticides on or around my trees, shrubs or plants?" Our insecticides will not harm your plants if applied per the label directions. Some plants may be sensitive to our oils under certain conditions. Do not spray on newly planted cuttings, plant stressed by drought or when temperatures exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not spray the blooms directly. It is recommended to always test a small area first.
193421
Not sure. Directions don't say but probably more effective sprayed or dusted directly on diseased shrub etc.
2058255
I have used a full bottle on my 12 Japanese Privets on 2 different occasions, over the past year. The suckers come up with less frequency, especially mid-trunk (I still have suckers on the bottom, but less after every treatment). My privets are still blooming and growing happily.So - I can only attest the answer to this question for Japanese Privets, and when used as directed - in that case, I see no harm to my trees. And MUCH less work for me.
2114412
If you want to kill tree stumps use Tordon. I use it after I girdle trees to prevent spouting from the cut. Works quite well.
785643
sorry I never tried on plants, on bushes I think it'd work. as I'm sure I hit my bushes when I sprayed.
1995906
I don't know but I found this to be difficult to use on bushes; the reason I bought it. The only thing I found it good for was cutting boxes to flatten them. It takes (at least me) two hands to run it and was not at all good for what I bought it for.
99582
Keep an eye on the chain, the oiler is not the greatest. I keep some chain oil handy in plastic bottle with a squirt top to solve the problem. Pole is still pretty strong when fully extended, so I am happy with mine, it has been very helpful in keeping both tree branches and hard to reach shrubs thinned out, glad I have it! Clean and oil it after every use and you are good to go the next time you need it.
1138234
No, it does not harm trees or lawns. My husband has used this product for many years. It is the only product that works for us.
1836791
No, it will not kill your tree. It kills just the roots that grow into the sewer lines. I know it's hard to imagine that you have roots growing into the pipes, but tiny cracks allow for fine roots to spread out on the inside and then clog the whole pipe. The Foaming Root killer destroys those.
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I used it last summer and really don't remember the specifics. I used it on a roof and recall being careful not to over spray onto surrounding shrubs & trees. I don't think it was dangerous to the vegetation. There is a caution in the instructions about using near wetlands, lakes, ponds and streams. Apparently has a negative impact on fresh water supplies. It works very well, although slowly over a period of time. Up to several months depending on conditions and exposure.
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This is not the product for weeds in grass. It will kill almost anything but woody shrubs. I suggest BASF/Bayer "Season Long Weed Control for Lawns". I have used it for 2 seasons on a sunny zoysia lawn in Atlanta and am happy with the results. Ortho makes several Weed-B-Gone products that are safe on lawns and go after specific types of weeds. Be sure to follow the directions to get the best results.