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RE: Roundup vs Crossbow vs ? - unknownjulie - 07-13-2013
Since I have not used "milestone", I cannot compare, but an advantage I did think of while using "crossbow" yesterday, is that because it is not so strong, I am hoping that a small amount spilled on the ground near an Ohia tree will not poinson my Ohia. There could be a certain advantage to using something slightly less toxic in this instance. Using any of these chemicals really stresses me out. There is just no other way to kill off the strawberry guava that is choking out my Ohia.
RE: Roundup vs Crossbow vs ? - Guest - 07-15-2013
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Originally posted by DoryGray
I'm looking to kill some guava by cutting to ground & treating w/ brush killer. There is nothing nearby to be careful of, e.g. grass, food crop. I thought about painting diesel on the stumps, but dangerous & probably illegal. Other suggestions, preferences? Cost is a concern.
There is a new product from Japan...I think it is called, "Fallout" just sprinkle some the remains of the nuclear power plant explosion on the guava, that should take care of it. I bet you have the nicest MOnsanto garden In Hawaii.
RE: Roundup vs Crossbow vs ? - Guest - 07-15-2013
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Originally posted by unknownjulie
OMG. 91 dollars. I think I paid 25 for my crossbow. I actually went out there today to assess how well it worked again, and the trees are now looking much deader- so possibly it just takes awhile to really see the results. I had to be very careful because I was practically on top of Ohia trees I want to keep. They still look good. Thanks for the info.
What do you do with the poisoned, tainted earth now? Look at the dead spot and enjoy it? Don't walk bearfooted there.
RE: Roundup vs Crossbow vs ? - kalakoa - 07-16-2013
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Originally posted by Sun
What do you do with the poisoned, tainted earth now? Look at the dead spot and enjoy it? Don't walk bearfooted there.
I don't risk it. Instead, I keep Roundup™ in the kitchen, so I can apply it directly to my morning cereal -- breakfast of champions!
RE: Roundup vs Crossbow vs ? - Bullwinkle - 07-16-2013
roundup works as well as cross bow or remedy for me
I use round up - (add red food coloring) and paint it on the fresh cut stump with a 1 or 2 inch "throw away" brush.
takes - 2-3 years for the roots to rot out on their own
avoid spraying the stuff - kills all the naturals as well - just makes room for the cane grass to come in ......
RE: Roundup vs Crossbow vs ? - Guest - 07-20-2013
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Originally posted by kalakoa
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Originally posted by Sun
What do you do with the poisoned, tainted earth now? Look at the dead spot and enjoy it? Don't walk bearfooted there.
I don't risk it. Instead, I keep Roundup™ in the kitchen, so I can apply it directly to my morning cereal -- breakfast of champions!
I should have known that.