tomreeve said:
I've heard that copper nails nailed into the stump will kill it. I have never tried it, so I don't know first hand. A little bit of garlan painted on the cambium of a freshly cut stump will kill it. It is not too bad and minimizes use of the herbicide
tom
tomreeve is correct about the Garlon,he just spelled it wrong.
Garlon 4 is the best thing to kill stumps with,it should be applied to a fresh cut.
Active Ingredient: triclopyr
Features
Control of shrubs, brush, hardwoods and broadleaf weeds
Ester formulation provides control of tough waxy species and volunteer pines
Provides flexible, year-round application options including basal bark and cut stump
Tank-mix compatibility (as directed on label)
Available in returnable, refillable containers through Continuum™ Prescription Control & Container Management System
Cut Stump
Herbicide is sprayed on cut surfaces to eliminate or greatly reduce resprouts – individual plant treatment.
Should be employed every time a tree is cut down and the stump isn’t removed.
Leaves no brush "skeletons."
Helps protect mechanical cutting investment.
Use year-round except when snow or water prevent spraying to the ground level.
Low-profile.
http://www.dowagro.com/ivm/forestry/prod/stump.htm