Is there anything that will kill bull nettles?
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After reading your question, I researched many recent tests that were conducted using various herbicides that would control "Bull Nettle" (also known as "Horse Nettle") to a manageable level.
According to recent studies, it was found that active ingredient known as "Triclopyr" is 95% effective in controlling this noxious weed. However, the bad news is that it must be applied at double the recommended rates in order to achieve these results.
Triclopyr is sold at most hardware stores as "Brush-B-Gone" or "Bayer Advanced Brush Killer". I would strongly recommend that you also add a spreader-sticker to help make the solution adhere to the leaves of the nettle much better. IF you're unable to find a spreader-sticker, try adding some dishsoap after you've mixed the triclopyr with water.
Since triclopyr is a selective herbicide, it will not harm grasses and also eliminate broadleaved weeds on lawns. You can also use it to kill poison oak, poison ivy and other hard-to-kill brush and vine species.
Please write if you have any further questions about applying this product.
Hope this information was helpful to you. GOOD LUCk!
-Certified Professional Crop Consultant with over 30 years of experience (including vegetation management) and a Degree in Plant Science
Cows will not eat them. They're tough. Poison Ivy Killer or gas will work but we just leave the fields alone and avoid them. Good luck!
If you cut them off at the base and put a little crossbow on the main stem, it will kill them.
But, I like the idea of gas, I would only add one match.
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