How to Kill Bamboo with Herbicide

Want to kill bamboo so it never comes back? Use this stump cut and treatment method using a tree killing herbicide. Learn how in my video! Make a fresh cut of the bamboo stalk close to the ground and then treat the fresh cut with an herbicide labeled for brush and trees. Look for the active ingredient Triclopyr. You can also use Round-Up at 100% if its labeled for that. Paint the stump using a stick or paintbrush so its coated and hopefully it won't come back. You have to do this to each bamboo stalk. Just killing one won't make the rest of them die. This isn't organic but is a sustainable way to kill bamboo so you don't have to repetitively cut it year after year. #bamboo #herbicide
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[@curtmcbee2238]

Triclopyr won't kill bamboo... bamboo is a type of grass meaning it is a monocot. Triclopyr is a selective herbicide thats only effective on dicots... (I.E. it only works on woody broadleaf plants, not grasses). You want a non-selective herbicide. Glyphosphate (aka round-up) applied via the same cut stem application method will kill bamboo. An even better option if there are no desirable planets near the bamboo is to use imazapyr (also via the cut stem application method). Do not use imazapyr if there are other plants nearby that you do not want to kill. Imazapyr has significant soil activity (ie it can be absorbed via the root system) and is mobile in the soil so it will harm other desirable plants whose root system extends into the application area. Glyphosphate is only active foliarly and is not absorbed via the root system so it can be used if desirable plants are nearby as long as you don't let any get on the leaves of those desirable plants.

[@Darzeebird12]

I read through the comments specifically for this. Not only will Triclopyr not work for bamboo, she's not wearing PPE and doesn't have any sort of containment for that open container of herbicide. I do however appreciate that the woman is attempting to kill bamboo and that she is using the cut and wipe method.

[@TiaSilvasy]

Great comment Curt! Im going to have to switch to round up and do another video. The triclopry does seem to work and slow it down, without killing the whole stand. Thanks for your comment, I learned something.

[@lawrencefranck9417]

@@Darzeebird12🤦‍♂️

[@lawrencefranck9417]

Your are wrong. It work cut and treat method.

[@Sebastian-gj9tc]

Picloram would probably work

[@johndavid8815]

You do it just like me, great minds think alike.

[@bobsombathy7054]

Tia, thank you for this video. I will try this method this weekend. Does it harm any nearby plants by creeping into the soil?

[@TiaSilvasy]

I just paint the herbicide on the bamboo stump so it does not effect any of the surrounding plants.

[@huckstirred7112]

I have been worried about composting bamboo because of it's arsenic content . I gave up on bamboo because I could find no Information on it . Can bamboo destroy the ground because of arsenic .

[@nancykahler4586]

What would be the best and easiest way to get rid of a 10x10 area of bamboo? Previous owners planted it and it is way out of control. I cannot sit and cut and paint each one there is way too much.

[@pamelaverbrycke2287]

Your video was very helpful re how to get rid of bamboo. Can you tell me the model of the tool you were using?

[@TiaSilvasy]

I use a Ryobi sawzall also known as reciprocating saw. www.ryobitools.com/products/details/3328719487

[@UTMINHWA]

I like your video 💜

[@randygreen007]

If you’d prefer to keep these herbicides in a closed application system I’d suggest getting those crafting glue bottles sold in craft stores or online. They’re similar to the liquid shoe polish bottles. Simply fill the bottle with herbicide then daub it onto your fresh cut bamboo or tree stump.

[@TiaSilvasy]

That’s a great idea!

[@randygreen007]

@@TiaSilvasy I’m not a fan at all of breathing these chemicals or getting them on my skin so I always wear gloves. I am curious as to the amount of die back you get using this application? Is it just a few feet or does it kill the entire colony?

[@TheMegachoco]

Waiting for the results!!

[@TiaSilvasy]

The results were good! Nine of the ten bamboo stalks I treated with the herbicide did not come back. The rest of the clump remains healthy. The one that regrew I cut and treated again.

[@Adventureswithbecky]

@@TiaSilvasy did they still pop up in other areas? I have only seen digging and destroying the roots for running bamboo works. Will this work on running bamboo too?

[@cgparas1]

Do you need to do that with every shoot in the clump, or just that one? Thanks

[@TiaSilvasy]

All shoots in the clump, and then any that regrow too.

[@paulhoughtonhhoughton9188]

Is this to be done at any time of the year or do you suggest a specific time? thanks

[@TiaSilvasy]

Yes any time of year is good. And repeat treatments is needed. From the ten bamboo stalks I cut down one of them resprouted so I cut it and treated it again. If you get them while they are young there will be less biomass to deal with.

[@jplee3]

Will this work for running arrow bamboo? We have a ton of it in our yard and i pulled out as many rhizomes as i could but there are random shoots popping up all over and now from under the sides of the concrete walkways

[@TiaSilvasy]

Yes it will work for running bamboo. As soon as the shoots are about 4" tall cut them to the ground with a sawzall or loppers and treat the fresh cut stump with the herbicide. Keep retreating all new shoots and eventually you will be able to manage the bamboo and work towards eradication.

[@jplee3]

@@TiaSilvasy thanks! I have imazapyr (ortho groundclear) so wondering if that would be effective as well or if triclopyr is really the only solution?

[@jennifervaughan1656]

What tool would you recommend to remove the root itself other than using a regular tool (electrical etc.,)

[@TiaSilvasy]

If you want to cut the bamboo root with hand tools I’d recommend a machete, very strong shovel or metal oo bar.

[@seanfinn107]

a bulldozer

[@JK1000GUN]

Great video! Really good responses from viewers. Here is what has proven effective here in the Pacific Northwest. This is just a suggestion based on testing I've done myself. Those Florida bamboo are probably tougher than what we have up here. :) IF you need to use Herbicide then BE PRECISE. This is why I'm providing exact amounts. 6mls per cane of Ecomazapyr 2 SL (Imazapyr for Aquatic use) OR 6mls per cane of a 41% Glyphosate at Concentrate Solution In most states you are going to be limited to a per acre amount of herbicide you can use per year. Please check your labels for this amount for the species you are going after. This is just enough to kill most types of large invasive grasses and see no regrowth. Imazapyr is as effective than glyphosate, perhaps more, but will kill other plants whose roots are close. Less will not be effective and bamboo will regrow. More is a waste and a risk. Dumping it or squirting it has spill and non-target species risks (including you) so wear protective gear. I suggest drill a hole above the first or second node of the cane above the roots. Why? Higher up the stem than this and the herbicide does not seem to effectively translocate into the roots. If you are doing less than a few clumps a regular syringe and electric drill can work just fine with a bit of patience. I suggest a 1/32 or larger (for air dispersal and filling room) drill bit. Good hunting -Brian

[@daquilema2011]

Thank you I’ll try this to kill carrizo cane at my farm in.Vilcabamba, Ecuador, South America

[@205a2]

does this kill one stump or the whole grove? Do you need to cut every cane?

[@timvanschoick931]

You need to cut every cane.

[@__Ryan_]

I have a nightmare scenario. I definitely need poison as it’s grown under my slab and into my concrete block. I live in south Florida and it grows like crazy here. Previous homeowner didn’t pick the right type, got the kind that spreads like wildfire. It’s gonna be a few weekends of hard labor to deal with this and I will be spraying all around the side of the house also.

[@TiaSilvasy]

I suggest keep cutting and treating it or you should spray the young shoots with round up too. Over time, with persistent treatment you can get it under control.

[@MF-fc5vk]

Will this kill off the rhyzomes roots

[@TiaSilvasy]

Yes but you must cut and treat each stem. Then retreat any new sprouts.

[@ptudor63]

Will crossbow really kill bamboo??

[@TiaSilvasy]

It’s been working for me. You can also use round up at 50 to 100% concentration.

[@kidpsykie4170]

There is out of control bamboo growing in my backyard from our neighbours . It has grown so Wild to the point that it is in between the concrete slab of my house and the back door and we feel like it will start growing under the house does anybody know any chemical that can kill this bamboo plant in this area?

[@Zypher.]

Find anything?

[@TiaSilvasy]

I talk about and use the chemical in the video. Look for something called "brush killer", I have the brand name Crossbow. It's the active ingredient Triclopyr. Another brand name is Garlon 4.

[@TiaSilvasy]

Look for something called "brush killer", I have the brand name Crossbow. It's the active ingredient Triclopyr. Another brand name is Garlon 4.

[@TiaSilvasy]

Look for something called "brush killer", I have the brand name Crossbow. It's the active ingredient Triclopyr. Another brand name is Garlon 4.

[@lilianwalker1026]

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[@robertboston9778]

You should be wearing PPE, eyeguard and gloves at least with that full strength killer Tia.

[@TiaSilvasy]

Good idea!

[@ghengis430]

Whatever, or however, dont just slop around without , at least , a pair of protective gloves.

[@jasonsmith3573]

treat it with an "erbicide" 😂

[@tzacharyn]

What's the joke here?

[@mehill00]

@@tzacharynThere are evidently people who don’t realize that accents exist. Most people in the US pronounce it “erb”-icide while, e.g., most in the UK say “herb”-icide. Some people think folks with a different accent are actually wrong.

[@tzacharyn]

@@mehill00 I'm well aware of what they were implying lmfao I was just saying it's corny to criticize accents from other countries for no reason, especially when people from the UK say a bunch of crazy shit too

[@davelynne9237]

all herbicides are bad for human where your protective clober!!!! donut

[@TiaSilvasy]

Yes you are correct the herbicide is toxic, not as bad as some other chemicals. It is recommended to wear Poe when using it such as long sleeves and gloves.

[@user-cm9tl6xe8h]

Ms. Silvasy needs to wear chemical resistant gloves and long pants and sleeves when working with chemicals. By not doing so, she's in violation of safety regulations on the label.

[@amyreaves8054]

This is a guess but I am thinking she did this to make a video. I highly doubt she would do this all day without PPE.

[@eastpross]

OMG she says it like 6 times! its bloody Herbicide not Erbacide!

[@eastpross]

why do Americans refuse to pronounce the letter H in Herb? Its not Erb! sheeeesh.

[@TheJefferson]

yall also pronounce aluminum like a todler just learning how to speak, so, meh

[@jeannieramberg4566]

Why do most people British people add the r sound at the end of words like “saw”? Maybe because people in different regions speak differently.

[@mehill00]

There are different accents and they are usually regionally based. About 300 million folks to the left of the Atlantic don’t pronounce the “h”.