Cut’n’paste selection
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Hi. I’ve got jasmine, wooly nightshade, moth plant and chinese privet threatening to grow out of control around my suburban Auckland section and agapanthus and arum lilies that seem relatively static (but I might want to eradicate them one day). I am uneasy about using herbicides willy nilly, and don’t fancy using a herbicide that might contaminate the soil, but gel application seems the way to go.
Jasmine: Glimax gel, Bamboo Buster or MetGel
Wooly nightshade: Picloram Weed Gel or Bamboo Buster Weed Gel
Moth plant: MetGel, Glimax or Picloram gel
Chinese privet: Bamboo Buster Weed Gel, Glimax or Picloram Weed GelI’d rather not have multiple, similar bottles to get muddled up and I’d rather not risk collataral damage from runoff or soil contamination. I think that makes Glimax or Bamboo Buster my best choice. Will Bamboo Buster be effective on Moth plant?
Hi jef.j.wright, it sounds like you have the “Auckland Big Four” on your hands!
You are spot on with your logic. For a suburban section where you have a variety of plants growing closely together, one of these should work for you:
Original gel (low strength – 120g/L glyphosate)
Bamboo Buster (double strength 240g/L glyphosate)
Glimax (triple strength 450g/L glyphosate and 0.5% surfactants)Here is why one of these will fit your needs:
– No Soil Residuals: the Original, Bamboo Buster & Glimax gels contain glyphosate which deactivates once it touches the soil. This eliminates the risk of “collateral damage” to nearby prize plants through translocation. In contrast, our other stronger products (Picloram or MetGel) can translocate to other plants, as they are ground residual.
– Moth Plant Success: If you can’t use Picloram or Metgel, then yes, Original, Bamboo Buster & Glimax gels are still effective on Moth Plant, where other sensitive plants are nearby! The key is to cut the vine close to the ground and apply the gel to the stump immediately within 15 seconds – (before the milky sap seals the cut).
– Simplicity: Original, Bamboo Buster & Glimax gels will also handle your Woolly Nightshade and Privet effectively. For the Jasmine, you’ll need to be diligent – treat every cut runner, as Jasmine is notoriously stubborn.
A quick tip for the future:
If you eventually tackle the Agapanthus and Arum Lilies, Bamboo Buster will work, but those two are quite tough. You may need to apply a slightly thicker layer or “score” the side of the Agapanthus clumps before applying to ensure it gets right into the storage rhizomes.One method is to start with low strength and work up as needed… One bottle of Bamboo Buster is a safe and simple way to protect your soil while reclaiming your section!
Best of luck!
This post answered my original question “Is bamboo buster adequate for woolly nightshade”. I had been advised to use that I needed Glimax..
To add a little to the above re moth plant. Word on the Auckland streets is to “scrap and paste” to get around the problem with the white sap. I generally scrape about 150mm of stem and apply bamboo buster to the scraped stem. This works well both green and thick white stems. Once pasted I cut above the pasted bit. The white sap does not bleed out the scraps but the glyphosate still penetrates.
I have also used this where I could not get close to the roots and scrapped a 10mm steam at least a meter from the ground. 6 months and no regrowth from old stem.
I am doing regular weeding in public spaces around Sandringham and Western Springs.
Hi Russell, thanks for the update — good to hear Bamboo Buster did the job on Woolly nightshade, and good that you didn’t need to go to Glimax for that one. Just know that you can easily use Glimax if you need to, just be careful about using next to water courses.
Yes, the “scrape and paste” tip for moth plant is another excellent method which echoes what a few other users have reported as well. For those who are not familiar with this technique, you scrape back the bark instead of cutting through the stem – as this gets around the milky sap sealing the wound before the glyphosate can be absorbed. It’s basically tricking the plant into absorbing the weed gel first, then making the cut later. It’s a handy option when you can’t cut right at ground level too. As you say, even a scrape a metre up the stem works if the roots aren’t accessible. Six months with no regrowth is a great result and proves the technique. I will add this as a supplementary tip in our moth plant guidance too and mention your post.
Good on ya mate, for the weeding work around Sandringham and Western Springs. Pest plant control like that makes a real difference around city and it’s good to know Bamboo Buster is holding up well in field conditions, not just backyard use.
Feel free to send me a Direct Message on Facebook or Instagram with some photos and I’ll give you a shout out!
Keep up the good work!
Cheers Sol
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