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Killing bamboo

Posted: Tue 11 May 2021 6:02 am
by gilly123
Other than digging it out, is there anyway of killing bamboo off? We've had a large hedge cut back and now the bamboo is coming back quickly. I did wonder if injecting it with neat knockout might work!

Re: Killing bamboo

Posted: Tue 11 May 2021 6:17 am
by Medjoul1
gilly123, as long as the active ingredient in Knockout is Glyphosate you should be ok using it as per the manufacturers instructions. Its a systemic herbicide so is absorbed through the leaves and the effects should be visible by ten days after application. Best applied in the evening for a better 'take up', the the healthier the target, the better efficiency although in some instances it might be necessary for a repeat application. Good luck

Re: Killing bamboo

Posted: Tue 11 May 2021 5:23 pm
by Brinsley
Try getting a Panda, environmentally very friendly!

Re: Killing bamboo

Posted: Tue 11 May 2021 5:31 pm
by Kanonier
I believe the police stopped using them years ago.

Re: Killing bamboo

Posted: Tue 11 May 2021 5:42 pm
by Brinsley
Sky blue & white stopped the green shoots from growing!