Gorse is gone

Kill Gorse with Cut'n'Paste Bamboo Buster Weed Gel

We recommend you use our Cut'n'Paste Bamboo Buster Weed Gel to kill Gorse. Simple cut near the base and paste the freshly cut stump immediately and they won't regrow. Picloram and Glimax gels will also work.

Gorse was introduced from Scotland for hedgerows! It got completely out of control and now it's a weed all throughout NZ, growing in horrid prickly dense patches and up to height of 3m. So easy to recognise and feel ! The seeds are explosive and spread for up to 20m. These beautiful rich yellow flowers give it away in the distance. Spraying doesn't work in the long run as you just end up with dry dead gorse which still spreads seeds and then the seeds regrow. And then, in a couple of years, you're back to square one.

The easiest way to identify gorse is to try to pick some with your bare hands. No mistake, it’s a prickly customer.

Cut as close to the ground as possible with a level horizontal cut and apply the gel thickly to the stump. Work from the outside of the clump in and throw the slash behind you as you go. Apply the gel immediately after cutting so you don’t miss any as the plants absorb as much as possible.

Cut'n'Paste Gel applied to a stump — Cut’n’Paste Gel applied to a stump

Important Notes:

⚠️ Safety Warning: MetGel and Picloram / Picloram Plus+ have significantly more residual soil activity than the glyphosate gels, and can move through ground moisture. MetGel has a soil half-life of roughly 30–90 days, and Picloram roughly 2–6 months, perhaps longer in clay soils. Do not use either near desirable non-target plants, within the root zone of prized trees, or around waterways and wetlands.
When using MetGel or Picloram, never apply it inside the drip line (canopy edge) of prized trees or broadleaf garden plants. On flat ground, keep a 3 to 5-metre safety buffer. On sloping ground where the weed is uphill from desirable species, extend that buffer to 5 to 10 metres.
Weeds often grow along streams and in gullies. If you’re working near waterways, use Bamboo Buster. Do not allow any weed gel to enter the water.
Only treat weeds / target plants / trees that are on your property, or that you have permission to treat. Be aware that some species might have protection status or have a notable status, or be a designated scheduled tree under the district plan – if in doubt, check with your local council.
Safety First: Wear gloves and protective clothing and observe all safety protocols, especially when using machinery, chainsaws and other tools.
When using any herbicide ensure you READ THE LABEL THOROUGHLY, and follow all instructions and directions for the purchase, use and storage of the product.
If in doubt, seek professional advice.