Huskybill Addicted to ArboristSite Joined May 21, 2018 Messages 7,714 Reaction score 6,348 Location Northeast Jul 4, 2018 #1 i have poison ivy killing my trees what can I spray on poison ivy? How do I use the spray at the base or above the ground?
i have poison ivy killing my trees what can I spray on poison ivy? How do I use the spray at the base or above the ground?
H Hoodiegadoo ArboristSite Member Joined Jul 13, 2016 Messages 79 Reaction score 99 Location TN Jul 4, 2018 #2 I use a hatchet to cut a foot or so out of the vine at the base of the tree. Then spray the vine around the base with brush killer. Once it dies yank it all down.
I use a hatchet to cut a foot or so out of the vine at the base of the tree. Then spray the vine around the base with brush killer. Once it dies yank it all down.
Oldmaple Tree Freak . AS Supporting Member. Joined Jul 23, 2012 Messages 12,112 Reaction score 98,267 Location West Michigan Jul 5, 2018 #3 Poison ivy won't kill your tree. If your trees are dying there is something else going on.
ATH Addicted to ArboristSite . AS Supporting Member. Joined Nov 19, 2006 Messages 5,041 Reaction score 5,169 Location Ohio Jul 5, 2018 #4 Oldmaple said: Poison ivy won't kill your tree. If your trees are dying there is something else going on. Click to expand... Yep. Often the ivy gets bigger/greener because it got more sunlight as the tree does so it gets blamed for it.
Oldmaple said: Poison ivy won't kill your tree. If your trees are dying there is something else going on. Click to expand... Yep. Often the ivy gets bigger/greener because it got more sunlight as the tree does so it gets blamed for it.
treeseer Advocatus Pro Arbora Joined Jan 2, 2004 Messages 6,904 Reaction score 368 Location se usa Jul 10, 2018 #5 If you want it gone, just dig or pull it up by the roots, then you can pull it off the trunk. Cover your skin and you'll be fine. It's good for wildlife and for fall color so we let it grow.
If you want it gone, just dig or pull it up by the roots, then you can pull it off the trunk. Cover your skin and you'll be fine. It's good for wildlife and for fall color so we let it grow.