Are there any new products on the market for killing Kudzu?

Answer 1

Most of the better products that do a good job on Kudzu are not available to homeowners.

Not sure if you've already tried to use any of the products that contain the active ingredient; "Triclopyr". You can it find being sold under the names of "Brush-B-Gone" or "Brush-Killer" at the hardware stores. It was made specifically to control hard-to-kill brush and vine species and works better than Roundup.

There are two ways you can use it to control Kudzu;

1) Use a 2% solution (2 1/2 oz. Triclopyr per One gallon of water) and spray the entire vine. I'd recommend using a "Spreader-Sticker" to insure proper coverage and to get more of the mixture into the vine. You can find a "spreader-sticker" at some of the hardware stores OR at one of your local Agricultural Supply stores.

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2) Cut the vines back to soil level and use a 25% solution (5 oz. Triclopyr per One gallon of water) and apply it (with a paintbrush or spray) onto the cut surfaces within 10 minutes after cutting. Again, it's better if you use some spreader-sticker when using this method.

Triclopyr does not kill grasses and works best when applied while the weather is cooler (such as mornings rather than in the afternoons).

Hope this information was of some help. Good luck!

-Certified Professional Crop Advisor with over 30 years of experience and a Degree in Plant Science

Answer 2

Sorry, not yet. Control of well-established kudzu stands can take up to 10 years. Persistent eradication of all roots is the key to the control of this pest, keeping in mind that a single kudzu patch may extend past property lines. Small patches of kudzu that are not well established (usually ones less than ten years old) can be eliminated by persistent weeding, mowing, or grazing during the growing season over a period of three to four years. Unfortunately, with root systems that can be up to 12 feet deep, eradication by direct root removal is not practical. Long-term treatment of heavily infested sites usually requires the application of herbicides over a period of up to five years to inhibit the growth of new shoots. Biodegradable glyphosphate herbicides are recommended for control of kudzu in natural areas. These herbicides break down rapidly into harmless components when exposed to soil. Because glyphosphate is a systemic, non-selective herbicide that affects all green vegetation, treatments should be carefully timed and applied by trained applicators. The best time for application of these herbicides is at the end of the growing season when the plants are actively transporting nutrients from leaves and stems to root systems. When applied at the proper time, herbicides are transported to the roots where they are able to kill the entire plant.

Answer 3

You can use these chemicals on kudzu....
Crossbow herbicide
Garlon 3A herbicide
Garlon 4
Arsenal AC herbicide
ALL are labeled for kudzu.....
ALL are available for purchase by the public
NO special permit needed

Answer 4

What's KUDZU?