will this hurt my young pine trees if it gets on them
1256362
Not sure about pines. I have sprayed it around hardwood trees and it does not effect them.
2017093
I just sent an answer to your question. This is probable not strong enough to use on a tree. I ordered the systemic Bayer product that was specifically for trees and shrubs.
397928
We don' have pine trees, but sometimes when the trees are dropping and it is raining, they can get covered over. Typically when it dries out it blows off like it was falling off the roof without a gutter. The material has broken down somewhat in the corners and in areas with heavy sunlight....STay with the professional level....
1276594
I have both pine and hardwoods on my lot. It takes two or three passes to get it pesenable. The hardwood leaves are not the problem its the pine needles and pine cones that give me the problem.
922754
Will not hurt trees, but will leave a gooey, sticky mess. Need a flat horizontal surface to apply the product. I doubt it will work for woodpeckers??
2104077
I spray around mature trees quite often without any harmful effects. I do not spray near the root systems of young trees.
1875926
Generally, I would taking care not to spray young/tender growth and concentrating on the trunk. You may also consider using an insect growth regulator (IGR) like Archer or Precor along with a spreader/sticker adjuvant like Bonide's Turbo. Lastly, your troubles may not necessarily be borers but a fungal or bacterial disease. You may wish to consult with an arborist or the "pro" at a reputable nursery. Good luck!
1550987
It should be okay around established trees, but not saplings. The original use for this chemical was along fence lines, so older trees are robust enough to stand up. I would be careful about how much you use for this application. I use about a 1/2 cup in 2 gallons of water and apply at a medium spray from my hand held tank. Diuron is non-soluble, so you will need to really shake it up to suspend it in water.
155204
No, they would destroy it. I would try something that smells bad. Maybe pinesol not on the trunk on rags in containers near the tree.
586393
I have a large honey locust tree in the area where I used the Tordon RTU and haven't experienced any damage to the tree, however it has been only a couple of months. I also didn't use very much, I had several weed tree's in the fence line that had gotten to about 2-3 inch diameter. I cut them as low to the ground as possible and painted the stumps with the Tordon, I didn't spray or pour it on the ground. So, I hesitate to say it's fine but so far so good with a very well established tree and limited use. By the way, it killed the weed tree's DEAD, lol!
176402
I've only used it on leaves. If the pine straw is dry I think it might work.
1582523
I have used this kit with pine and had no issues. But using glue and not over tightening the screws can ensure you don't crack the soft pine and still have a strong joint.
1370707
Don't have pine needles right now but it does great with magnolia tree leaves and bulbs. Have a grass catcher on my mower so very little grass to sweep. Will definitely use it for the live oak worms (as I call them). Pine needles will come back next month but know it will take care of those as we live in the Piney Wood Forrest.
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.
1047593
On light colored woods like pine it might darken just a bit. Don't know about darker woods.
1839674
Not unless you wet the trees good first to make sure it doesn't get to them as it might kill them even then you are taking a chance on it
1522297
some plants are more susceptible than others to burn. the mist that comes out of this spray is pretty fine so I think you'll be fine but if you are worried about certain plans for example some of your sensitive ones if you have any orchids I would just put them a little further back so that they don't get the brunt of the spray they'll just get sort of the mist. Burnt leaves art such a bad issue in the spring