Forest Management - The Hack and Squirt Method

[@primesspct2]

I am simply after one tree species I have been fighting for years! I tried copper nails, I tried girdling and of course I tried digging them. At which point they come up 3 times stronger the next year and laugh in my face, These my friends are non native Mulberry trees! My 1/4 of an acre is soon to be a mulberry/ grape vine forest! At this point I have even tried the if you cant beat them join them philosophy. Twisting the confounded trunks and braiding the long canes, but here I am lost too as I know not what I am going! LOL If this works anbd I can afford it, I will be indebted to you Sir Forst!

[@guiaavesani6646]

Thank you. Two questions : Once tree has died, can it be used as mulch or will the herbicide stay in the dry wood? Should it be composted or brought to landfill ? 2. Can something else be planted in its place, assuming there is stump grinding done . And if yes , should some time be allowed if there chemical is on the soil ? The audio was perfect , not sure where is issue .

[@MSForestryComm]

It would be best to have the tree removed and disposed of. Yes, it is fine to plant something in its place depending on the type of chemical used. If imazapyr was used you would need to wait. Some chemicals are soil active and some are not, for example glyphosate or Roundup is not soil active. The label on the herbicide will be able to tell you.

[@srg6532]

Good informative, especially the time of year and when not to. I've watched another video a few years before this video and been using Arsenal diluted to 10-20% of the mixture with water and it works well, if applied at the correct times of the year. Maple has been more difficult because I've apparently applied it at either wrong time of the year or during heavy sap flow.

[@flat6fever680]

Nice chemical application. Very conservative and will make the product go much farther.

[@jwhiteker1]

Why not just use Tordon RTU?

[@srg6532]

Tree of Heaven is especially difficult to get rid of. The thing that works for me is remedy and diesel fuel as a basil bark treatment. I'm wondering if the hack and squirt method works well with Tree of Heaven, and works well enough to keeo down all the sprouts from coming up off the roots of the parent tree?

[@justaquestion5080]

Does this make the wood unusable/contaminated? Can it be used for BBQ firewood or inside the house?

[@MSForestryComm]

We would recommend not to use as cooking wood. If burned in a fireplace, make sure the area is well ventilated and preferably an outdoor firepit.

[@CaptScrotes]

For some reason. The audio sound like you are underwater?

[@user-ch6um1vn8x]

Sounds fine to me..?

[@bruhboon3571]

​@@user-ch6um1vn8x I literally can't hear anything. On mobile, maybe that's the issue. But did @CaptScrotes ever solve his weed problem is the real question.

[@wolfpack7611]

Will the hack and squirt method work if it’s done in the winter time when the tree is dormant?

[@MSForestryComm]

No, the best time is late spring to summer. Also, the H&S method should not be done during drought periods.

[@joesiroski6810]

Do you need safety glasses and long sleeves for the hack and squirt method?

[@user-ch6um1vn8x]

Common sense would say yes, unless you want to get strong chemicals in your eyes and on your skin.

[@alankovacik1928]

do you recommend diluting the herbicide like the bottle says, or undiluted?

[@MSForestryComm]

We recommend that you also follow the herbicide label.

[@MegAnderson9]

This is a great video! Have you found Pathfinder II to work well with removing Sweetgum trees using the hack and squirt method? Thanks so much!

[@MSForestryComm]

Mrs. Anderson, Pathfinder will work to control sweetgum. You can do a direct stem application. If you would like more information, please send an email to [e-mail].

[@themykeshow9027]

I'm watching on a Galaxy S8+, and the audio for this video isn't coming through. No captions available either. Weird. Audio works when I watch other videos. Oh well. Maybe it's just me.

[@WhiteStone21475]

Audio trouble here, too.

[@alicesmith6750]

Sir, very informative video, thanks. Do you have any recommendations as to how I may kill Wisteria vine? Thanks.

[@MSForestryComm]

This link will direct you to our website with control method options. www.mfc.ms.gov/forest-health/invasive-plants/chinese-japanese-wisteria/

[@alun5903]

A neighbor's tree puts out limbs over my driveway. Every so often I have to cut them back to the property line. Could I kill the tree by spraying this stuff on a cut-off limb stump or do you have to make a cut into the tree trunk?

[@johnburnett5377]

Give it a shot, let us know how it goes.

[@niktrasnikov9097]

Ye same man.. let me know how it went.. I face the same issue here

[@dewboy910]

RM43 contains both Glyphosate and Imazapyr.

[@steveclark4291]

What if there's a water well in the area will any of these items ruin water wells ?

[@MIKESTREED]

Yup

[@SnoDawg]

It would be great if we could hear what you are saying & spraying.

[@MSForestryComm]

Sorry if you missed hearing parts of the video. The chemicals recommended for the hack & squirt method are Imazapyr, glyphosate, and triclopyr. Please email us at [e-mail] if you have any further questions.

[@jabroski69]

Yeah the audio is jacked try reuploading

[@KenMMark]

Once the tree is standing dead and dry will it be safe for firewood or for animals to inhabit?

[@MSForestryComm]

It will be ok for an animal to inhabit, but would not recommend burning the wood in a fireplace or enclosed area just to be safe.

[@KenMMark]

thanks. Girdling is a bit more work than hack and squirt, but should yield dry wood that is safe to burn.

[@paulhealey2984]

Yeah safe for firework.

[@mytwocents7527]

This is good information if I had time to “hack and squirt” and wait forthe tree to die. But I have mulberry trees in my neighbor’s yard growing through my chain link fence, and I need to get rid of them now. So, my question is, if I just cut them down what is the best way to kill the stumps so they do not grow back?

[@MSForestryComm]

You can purchase stump killer at most Co-ops, home improvement, and farm and ranch stores. You can also, treat the stump with glyphosate or triclopyr. Remember to always read and follow the herbicide label.

[@jaykeen3846]

Garlon 4 will kill the tree spray all around the tree 14” up from the bottom!! Don’t get caught

[@mytwocents7527]

@@jaykeen3846 It’s okay, I’ve already talked with the owner. She agrees they need to be removed. They are the result of birds on the fence. Thank you for the information. This Garlon 4, is it available at places like Lowes or Home Depot?

[@FinznFowl82]

I just drilled holes in the base of two large sweetgum trees and poured glyphosate into the holes. Hoping it kills them. I didnt have any imazapyr and didnt want to buy it unless I need to. They're the only two trees I wanna kill and cant cut them down. I've heard you can pour table salt into the holes and it will kill them. I'm gonna try that too. How long does it take to kill a large tree? They're both 12" plus in diameter

[@MSForestryComm]

Drilling the base of a tree and pouring chemical and/or salt into the holes may not immediately kill it, but it will certainly send it into a state of decline. Where are these trees located? If these trees are in an area where they could harm people or property when they start failing, this described action will create a hazard situation (certainly with 12” diameter trees). If it is in a timbered setting, then a hack-and-squirt situation at ground level would work. We have more information on the topic if you'd like to email us at [e-mail] we can send you a more detailed explanation.

[@FinznFowl82]

@@MSForestryComm thanks for the reply, they're in a safe area, on a treeline, well away from any house or structure. It's hard to tell if anything is happening other than the typical fall routine. I plan to do another treatment today actually.

[@Blademan40470]

Is the pathfinder II a good herbicide to use kill a sweet gum tree and would you recommend the hack and squirt method

[@MSForestryComm]

Pathfinder will work to control sweetgum. You can do a direct stem application. If you would like more information, please send an email to [e-mail]

[@chocalatekid8024]

Will this kill caraganza?

[@danmc9er]

Will this method work for healing ??

[@user-ch6um1vn8x]

Healing, what do you mean?

[@doninmichigan]

Will this method work on a huge poplar tree maybe 2 foot diameter if I hack an exposed root in a few places?

[@MSForestryComm]

Yes, it is better to make the hacks on the base of the tree. The herbicide label should specify how many hacks per inch of diameter you will need to use for that chemical. A good rule of thumb is 1 hack per two inches of diameter.

[@Bobcat1950]

Can it be used to kill bamboo or river cane?

[@Justin-bb7oi]

If only my wife could sound like you 🙂

[@rossalexander7418]

He says to wear safety glasses and long sleeves, then proceeds todo hack and spray without either

[@ethanbrazile6934]

Welcome to mississippi...it's too hot for all of that 😂

[@mrjrod]

😂😂😂

[@r.guerreiro140]

Never mind They do it just to scare you and promote Chemophobia

[@dougreese9122]

Exactly: too hot and too humid. Besides the agency lawyer told him he had to put in the warning. Doesn’t mean you have to comply. Lol.

[@tee4946]

Do as he says not as he does

[@MrCLAASS]

Can't hear the audio. It's scrambled

[@ytchpy]

What is the name of herbicide

[@MSForestryComm]

The chemicals recommended for the hack & squirt method are Imazapyr, glyphosate, and triclopyr.

[@eugenelaky1993]

​@@MSForestryCommwhen using crossbow do you delete it with water or straight crossbow

[@eugenelaky1993]

​@@MSForestryCommwhen using crossbow do you go straight crossbow or do you dilute it with water

[@siredhorselangmalakas6331]

we only have roundup, will it kill a tree ?

[@MSForestryComm]

Yes, it will.

[@dennislock3415]

Can't hear you at all,what are you using in your spray?

[@MSForestryComm]

The chemicals recommended for the hack & squirt method are Imazapyr, glyphosate, and triclopyr.

[@dennislock3415]

@@MSForestryComm Thanks.

[@dennislock3415]

@@MSForestryComm Forgot to ask is this a mixture of the three or any single one?

[@kp3646]

Will try this on my rose of Sharon’s Nothing kills them

[@smoothcriminal7232]

What type of chemical you used for this

[@MSForestryComm]

The chemicals recommended for the hack & squirt method are Imazapyr, glyphosate, and triclopyr.

[@smoothcriminal7232]

@@MSForestryComm Thank you

[@Lasersgoespewpew]

Can u use round up

[@Tom-Travels]

use 41% Glyphosate

[@tommyhunter1817]

Seen A LOT of people do the hack and squirt method. Other than the ones on video I have NEVER seen one wear glasses, gloves, or long sleeves.

[@manjichromagnon5480]

Protection should be worn. Glyphosate is very toxic

[@tommyhunter1817]

@@manjichromagnon5480 No. Monsanto just has deep pockets.

[@rodneyfernandez5304]

Well I for one will and do where goggles long sleeve and latex gloves

[@dallasball6624]

Does it matter what time of year this is done?

[@MSForestryComm]

Yes, you would want to do this when the sap is flowing in the tree. In the spring after bud break is the best time, but you can also do it through the summer and early fall before the leaves starting turning and the trees go dormant for the winter.

[@ldygzlle1291]

Not spraying my old growth forest.

[@chrisandsteve5238]

Is there a general rule to follow for application when rain is in the forecast to retain effectiveness of the herbicide?

[@MSForestryComm]

Your herbicide label should have a recommended time frame. Generally, 5-8hrs depending on the chemical.

[@lcglazer]

Can you kill a ten foot tree using this method to squirt concentrated 18% glysophate roundup?

[@janoginski5557]

Hi , it’s not 100% successful, I’m talking from experience in commercial forestry.

[@lcglazer]

@@janoginski5557 I see, it seems 18% glysophate isn’t very strong. What’s the most affordable product you know that will kill a small tree? Maybe I should stick to Alligare Triclopyr, recommended by this one YT video and isn’t so expensive.

[@MSForestryComm]

Triclopyr is best but here is a good publication from MSU forestry extension that list all the possible chemicals that can be used: www.mfc.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Applying-Herbicides.pdf

[@irish2u389]

Help ????? Soo cut threw all the Bla,Bla,Bla, what is the Chemical for making tread deader than a door nail...?

[@MSForestryComm]

The chemicals recommended for the hack & squirt method are Imazapyr, glyphosate, and triclopyr.

[@Worldfriends218]

Hi can Bleach be use as well

[@outdoorman7425]

wish I could hear this video; poor sound quality

[@domingocavazos]

The audio is terrible. Fades in and out.

[@sislertx]

Cant hear a dang thing

[@Eastky23wildlife]

Why would Anybody kill hickory’s . I’ll never know.

[@showmetheheartland]

Because they have little wildlife or timber value.

[@DatsunB76]

Audio poor.

[@qms4768]

Tree 🌳🌴☠️

[@LenovoLenovo-g2f]

Show more and talk little.😅

[@rogersingley3878]

Nothing that easy !

[@71050505]

Poor audio