ROUND UP as last resort?

 I have a bed of bamboo that is getting out of control (4'x4') and is
encroaching on the neighbor's fence.  Attempts to dig it up has failed, very
tough root ball that reaches deep and wide and I need to get rid of it.

I am thinking of using ROUND UP to kill it.

Will it?

How far will it go?  Will it reach beyond the 4'x4' area and poison other
plants nearby or can I do it in such as way to contain it's influence?

Thanks,

MC

 

Round Up will only kill what you spray it on.  If the spray does not hit the
other areas they will be safe.
If you brush it on one plant, the one next to it is usually safe.

 
I'd also get the concentrate, not the ready to use and mix it to 5%.
The lower concentration is good for simple weeds, but for bigger and
tougher plants, you want it to be stronger.   Just avoid spray drift
and you'll be find.   It only kills by being absorbed through the
plant leaves.

Depending on how much you can use, the generic, glyphosate, is
availabe online.  I bought a gallon of Razor, like 40% concentration
online for a small fraction of what you'd pay for Roundup at local
shops.

 

So I should spray on the leaves, and not the ground level for the root to
absorb?

MC

 
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That is correct.  Round Up is absorbed by the leaves.  If you spray the
ground around the plants, the plants may survive while all you kill is the
grass around them.  You can also put it on the cut part of a tree stump to
help kill it off.  Be sure to read the instructions before using it for best
results.

You can get it premixed or buy the concentrated form and cut it with water
to the correct concentration.  If the leaves are on a plant of the slick
varity it may help to add a little soap to help it stick to the leaves.  Any
that runs off to the ground is really wasted.

The main chemical (glyphosate) is not very harmful to people, atleast in
small ammounts on the skin.  I use to think it would be deadly to people,
but it is not that bad if you do get some on your skin.