2006-06-28 12:40:40 · 5 answers · asked by IAMCHRIS 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
As Kolacky stated, the active ingredient in "Brush-Be-Gone" (sp?) contains TRICLOPYR and it is one of the best in getting rid of Poison Oak, Poison Ivy, Blackberries, etc. I'd recommend using a spreader-sticker with it to enhance the performance of the product so you'll get more of the spray to adhere to the leaves of the poison oak. Spreader stickers can be found close to most herbicides in small containers at the hardware store. They're similar to soap-based products (but don't foam as much) and they allow better coating of the leaves and help move the spray mixture into the plant giving you better results.
Another alternative (if you're more energetic and want to save money) is to cut the poison oak down with a long-handled saw and then paint a very strong mixture of the Triclopyr + water onto the cut surface. Be sure to do this within 15 minutes after cutting otherwise the plant will start to shield itself naturally by emitting a gum-like substance.
Hope this was of some help. Good Luck!
Just a guy with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Plant Science with many years in the weed management industry.
2006-06-28 13:54:18 · answer #1 · answered by jazzmaninca2003 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ammonia will kill it and it won't grow back. You just have to give it 3 days and you're all set if it doesn't rain. Or a cheaper route saturate it in diesel fuel.
2006-06-28 12:50:03 · answer #2 · answered by grl4grlz06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A chain Saw, Spray it good.
2006-06-28 12:44:23 · answer #3 · answered by chairbinder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RoundUp or Brush-Be-Gone or something similar.
2006-06-28 12:43:57 · answer #4 · answered by abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gasoline. seriously-it works
2006-06-28 15:09:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋