Re: Round-Up question
- Subject: Re: Round-Up question
- From: &* M* <n*@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2004 19:11:34 -0400
Hi Gregory,
What do you know about which shrubs and trees might be most
vulnerable? Are any known to have serious problems with Surflan or Treflan?
I'm a little nervous with them around Rhododendrons and Azaleas because of
the numerous small roots near the surface, but are there any we should be
especially careful about?
........Bill Meyer
> Greetings from flatland Champaign, IL U.S.A. . . .
>
> Carefully read label on each chemical. Some plants are tolerant of
> chemical abuse generated by Surflan or Treflan. Others are not. Damage
> to trees, etc can occur from use of herbicides.
>
> Gregory R. Smith
> Certified Arborist #IL0020
> for Arborsmith - Craftsmen in the care of trees
> 217-356-8677
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-hosta-open@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
> Behalf Of Bill Meyer
> Sent: Friday, July 02, 2004 5:38 PM
> To: hosta-open@hort.net
> Subject: Re: Round-Up question
>
> Hi Narda,
> Surflan is the trade name and the active ingredient is Oryzalin.
> There was a fire at the plant where they make it a few years ago, and
> there
> are still short supplies of it. The generic brands are pretty much the
> same.
> Price for the 2 1/2 gallon bottle is a little over $200. That should be
> enough for 4-5 years for you.
> Treflan is very similar, but is used in granular formations. The
> chemical name is Trifluralin. Preen contains Trifluralin. There are
> professional products which also contain it, like Snap Shot. Typically
> these
> are sold in 50 lb. bags.
> Pre-emergent herbicides like these sit in the top 1/4 to 1/2
> inch of
> soil and burn small roots so seed cannot germinate. If you disturb
> treated
> soil after they are applied you should re-treat. Both liquid and
> granular
> forms work great, allowing very few weeds to come up. They virtually
> eliminate the need for hand weeding.
> .........Bill Meyer
>
>
> > In a message dated 7/1/2004 10:02:01 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> > jlanier@yancey.main.nc.us writes:
> > I have used the surflan/round-up mix for several years. I highly
> > recommend it! John Lanier
> >
> > John, is surflan available to the general public? If so what would
> the
> > product be called?
> >
> >
> > Narda
> >
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