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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 SolHi Susi! Great question. With clumping bamboo, the individual culms (stems) are all connected via a shared rhizome system. If you use a systemic herbicide like Cut’n’Paste on the cut stems on your side, there is a significant risk that the chemical will travel through the rhizomes and damage or kill the sections on your neighbor’s side. Although this might work for you, they might not be too pleased! Could you perhaps go and have a chat with them and tell them about the negative qualities of this awful invasive weed? If you can get their permission, Bamboo Buster will be your new best friend. Best wishes.
Hi Basilandsuey, thanks for your question.
The trick here is to stop spraying and start drilling or do some ‘notched’ pasting.
1. Find the ‘Hubs’: Look for the thickest points where the new shoots are emerging.
2. Cut and Apply: Cut the shoot as close to the ground as possible and immediately apply a thick layer of MetGel or a or Picloram or Picloram Plus*, to the fresh cut.
3. The Drill Method: If you can find any remaining large underground roots, drill a few shallow holes into them and fill them with paste.This forces the herbicide directly into the ‘circulatory system’ of the roots rather than relying on the leaves to absorb it.
* Note: Use caution where natives or other prized plants are nearby. Picloram is very powerful and can translocate through the roots and into the soil. If you have “wanted” plants within a few metres, we recommend using Bamboo Buster or Original. They contain Glyphosate, which is still good for killing vines, but also safer for nearby plants as it deactivates on contact with the soil.
Best wishes
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!