2007-06-07 15:28:38 · 6 answers · asked by gsparks61 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
After reading your question, I researched many recent tests that were conducted using various herbicides that would control "Bull Nettle" (also known as "Horse Nettle") to a manageable level.
According to recent studies, it was found that active ingredient known as "Triclopyr" is 95% effective in controlling this noxious weed. However, the bad news is that it must be applied at double the recommended rates in order to achieve these results.
Triclopyr is sold at most hardware stores as "Brush-B-Gone" or "Bayer Advanced Brush Killer". I would strongly recommend that you also add a spreader-sticker to help make the solution adhere to the leaves of the nettle much better. IF you're unable to find a spreader-sticker, try adding some dishsoap after you've mixed the triclopyr with water.
Since triclopyr is a selective herbicide, it will not harm grasses and also eliminate broadleaved weeds on lawns. You can also use it to kill poison oak, poison ivy and other hard-to-kill brush and vine species.
Please write if you have any further questions about applying this product.
Hope this information was helpful to you. GOOD LUCk!
-Certified Professional Crop Consultant with over 30 years of experience (including vegetation management) and a Degree in Plant Science
2007-06-07 16:48:20 · answer #1 · answered by jazzmaninca2003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bull Nettle
2016-09-28 13:49:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a sprayer. Mix 1 gallon vinegar with 2 cups salt (Epsom or table salt) and 1/4 cup blue Dawn. Try to spray when it won t rain for a few days. Get out the garden tools. Hoes, rakes, shovels, etc. and place them around so they ll be handy. When you have free time, attack nettle that returns. Chop, spray, mow close and try to plant grasses that will choke out the nettle. Another tip... carry a banana with you if out working in the pasture. If you get into the fire ants, peel the banana and rub the inside of the peel on the bites. The potassium in the banana neutralizes the venom and you may not even get a bump.
2016-04-01 09:05:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cut them off at the base and put a little crossbow on the main stem, it will kill them.
But, I like the idea of gas, I would only add one match.
2007-06-07 16:47:32 · answer #4 · answered by Greg L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bullnettle
2016-12-10 04:14:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cows will not eat them. They're tough. Poison Ivy Killer or gas will work but we just leave the fields alone and avoid them. Good luck!
2007-06-07 15:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋