Mesquite - The Evil Tree

Spraying Mesquite with Sendora Herbicide
Honda 450 Foreman

[@dorokaiyinvil5705]

This is what you do when you do not understand the value of mesquite trees

[@LewisRenovation]

That’s the kind of comment you make when you have no actual experience on the subject but still feel required to state your opinion

[@4ll4ll]

Mesquites are heavy water consumers. A single tree can consume nearly 21 gallons of water per day. Mesquites absorb groundwater and lower the water table effectively causing surrounding vegetation to die off, making it able to thrive and spread. It is considered the most common pest plant in Texas. Almost a quarter of Texas grasslands are infested with Mesquite. The range of Mesquite covers nearly 2.5 million acres of land across the US and Mexico, extending from Northern Mexico, all the way through Kansas.

[@nomaderic]

​@4ll4ll funny. I have the opposite effect on my property. Wherever I let a mesquite tree do its thing is where the soil and surrounding plants flourish the most. Ppl say the same crap about juniper trees. I agree they can get out of hand but the mesquite is a great tree to have on the property

[@nickgoar5589]

You can have all my mesquite trees 😂😂 you have no clue what you are talking about ​@@nomaderic

[@Jimmychamness]

A mesquites value is burning in a bbq pit

[@dontblameme6328]

Mending fences is the other constant battle for a rancher.

[@LewisRenovation]

Yes sir!

[@texaslso]

LRR, I recently bought a place in Menard County with lots of mesquite trying to take over. Trees up to 4 inch diameter I stem spray from 12 inches to the ground with 15% Triclopyr in Diesel and they are dried up dead within a couple weeks so you don't have to wait a year. I haven't had very good luck with cut stump spraying with the same solution. Now I need to start on the prickly pear. I hear Meza Vue is best but haven't tried it. Good Luck.

[@LewisRenovation]

My mom sprays something on prickly pear in the winter. I’ll ask her what it is

[@LewisRenovation]

Good luck to you too!

[@tannermaxwell7321]

People have no idea how fast theses trees grow. Very hard wood, high water retention, and during droughts their tap root reaches deeper exponentially. They inhibit other vegetation from growing. Trust me when I say these trees will not go extinct easily, probably never will.

[@LewisRenovation]

Thanks for the comment. I agree, these bushes are a major pain

[@TexFarmer]

You and I are walking the same walk, except I'm battling the hateful Locust tree on my place. I do have a few mesquites on my place also and have had good success against them with 2 oz Remedy : 1 gal diesel as a basal bark spray.

[@LewisRenovation]

I've got a couple Honey Locusts. Are they difficult to kill too? They've got some major thorns

[@TexFarmer]

@@LewisRenovation The best results that I've had killing locust and mesquite is basal bark treatment. You use way less herbicide (cheaper) and it's more effective as the diesel oil ensures penetration for a total kill. I started out doing foilar spray like you showed in this video, and found it's just not effective on the really big trees. I still use foilar on the small saplings but everything else gets hit with basal treatment. I've got a couple videos on my channel of killing those buggers if its of any help.

[@LewisRenovation]

@@TexFarmer thanks for the information. Good luck with your land and channel!

[@paloma6974]

So sad

[@LewisRenovation]

Just like Metallica, Sad but true

[@saaaaauce]

You end the video with hope you learn something... And well no.. you never mentioned why you are killing the trees.

[@LewisRenovation]

Mesquite trees take over land to where it becomes just a bunch of scrub brush. They consume water that other more beneficial trees and plants can use

[@carlosguevara25]

😢 makes no sense to poison your land like that

[@LewisRenovation]

Thank you for your comment

[@maragrace820]

My God, that is the favorite honey bee tree. just get you some beehives and put it under the tree and you will think it is the best tree in the world. i am trying to grow it from seeds

[@LewisRenovation]

Where are you located? This stuff is a giant nuisance here.

[@TheRbraxton2]

Would love to see an update on the land and restoring it back to native land

[@dorokaiyinvil5705]

You don't restore land by spraying chemicals killing life lmao

[@johnjacob1412]

​@@dorokaiyinvil5705You do. Acting like the word chemical is scary. The trees are everywhere and will grow back if you cut them only. Spray with a chemical that kills it and then dissipates quickly. How have you restored land?

[@effervescentrelief]

Mesquite is native, are you kidding?

[@LewisRenovation]

@effervescentrelief mesquite are native, but we do not allow the large grass fires that used to keep the off plains areas

[@gwaaat6479]

Will the chemical hurt cattle?can you still have cattle hrazing ,or does the land have to remain unused for a year?

[@LewisRenovation]

Sendero has no grazing restrictions. Remedy has a 14 day wait only for milk cows, no restriction for beef

[@AhmEssmat]

The best tree shami 💚

[@LewisRenovation]

I try

[@johnathanmagliari8461]

"If she says "get rid of them", then it must be the right thing to do." She also told you to hug the other trees. So did you do that?

[@LewisRenovation]

Every day 😁

[@megalon73]

I’m guessing you don’t make a fire out of Mesquite do you because you’re just poisoning the ground with that poison killer?

[@LewisRenovation]

They are too small to use for BBQ

[@megalon73]

@@LewisRenovation not a barbecue, but just a good fire pit to burn during the winter season

[@LewisRenovation]

We do have a giant bonfire for new years

[@montsfishing]

Great video. What is the best time of year to spray them in your opinion?

[@LewisRenovation]

Late spring and early summer is generally best

[@abena8952]

If you from soth texas you definitely love mesquite trees it is what it is 🤷🏻

[@LewisRenovation]

Because that’s all y’all have! (Joking)

[@abena8952]

@@LewisRenovation 😆 😂

[@nomaderic]

I'm from south texas lol. And while I was taught to hate them growing up, once I learned biology I've grown to love them. The only problem is they can quickly take over. If you manage them though they are a great tree.

[@Random_DIY]

I guess your tree hugger is like the old saying about the broken clock. It’s right twice a day. Keep up the good work.

[@tori5977]

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[@spectra7gaming471]

Black bootstrap molasses Bootstraps bootstraps Could it be concentrated root beer in that

[@LewisRenovation]

Quite possibly

[@lgstar3363]

Deforestation natural landscapes the reason it stopped raining!

[@LewisRenovation]

Thanks for the comment

[@RETRONICK24]

Why kill so many nice trees? I have black mesquite trees

[@LewisRenovation]

They are a giant nuisance that everyone agrees should be remove

[@dorokaiyinvil5705]

​@@LewisRenovationno not everyone lol just you and people you know but that's because you know nothing about the tree itself 😂

[@4ll4ll]

@@dorokaiyinvil5705 Mesquites are heavy water consumers. A single tree can consume nearly 21 gallons of water per day. Mesquites absorb groundwater and lower the water table effectively causing surrounding vegetation to die off, making it able to thrive and spread. It is considered the most common pest plant in Texas. Almost a quarter of Texas grasslands are infested with Mesquite. The range of Mesquite covers nearly 2.5 million acres of land across the US and Mexico, extending from Northern Mexico, all the way through Kansas.

[@4ll4ll]

Mesquite trees are some of the worst invasive species on the planet known as "the devil with roots".

[@johnjacob1412]

​@dorokaiyinvil5705 Well, and Texas Parks and Wildlife. They want them gone, too. The trees put out a chemical in the soil that kills most competitive plants. If you want this tree and only this tree covering your property, have at it. They also use up a bunch of water. You kill them and replace them with better trees that have more uses.

[@yeseniaflores5250]

Whats the update on spraying the small trees?

[@LewisRenovation]

It’s a constant battle to get rid of mesquite trees but most of the ones I sprayed did die

[@bluedemon79]

Resistance is futile my friend. You canmot get rid of them.

[@LewisRenovation]

Unfortunately so true!

[@qxwt]

can I get one?

[@LewisRenovation]

You want some mesquite trees?

[@qxwt]

@@LewisRenovation yes

[@DioXtheXman]

I have one in my yard and these trees fucking suck. They grow rapidly and the thorns are a pain in the ass when it comes to maintenance

[@johnjacob1412]

​@@qxwtWhy do you want thorns that will puncture your tires? That's what these trees put out.

[@qxwt]

@@johnjacob1412 there’s a thornless variety thatI might be able to graft it onto

[@epicdabber1008]

Shredding also formerly called coppicing

[@LewisRenovation]

I learned a new word today. :)

[@AcesHighMedia]

my issue is all of the mesquites on my property are small. I shred them with the mower, pick axe them, spray them with round up, but the sons of bitches wont stay dead. Pulled out a tiny one yesterday and the root was 3 feet long. What a curse. Do you know if your mixture had any effect on the small plant you sprayed? Thanks in advance.

[@LewisRenovation]

Sendero herbicide kills mesquite about 75% of the time. Shredding is definitely a bad idea since it seems to make them grow more.

[@AcesHighMedia]

@@LewisRenovation Thanks. Ill order some and give it a try.

[@yaima0901]

@@LewisRenovation can I use that and plant grass or trees two months after? Or would the sendero kill the soil? Thanks!

[@LewisRenovation]

@@yaima0901 grass no problem, trees I’m not sure

[@Airborn2volleyball]

i just just bought 54 acres in East Tx and i have mesquite trees everywhere. I can't count how many thorns i have into my fingers. I am at war with them now but i will win!!!

[@LewisRenovation]

Good luck! It’s a lifetime battle

[@boop1972]

i would still tordon those roots, lol. Mesquites are evil.

[@LewisRenovation]

Agree. Thanks for commenting