Ivy Killer

[mikellmikell]

I have acres of ivy growing and need to get rid of some of it. The stuff stays green all winter and laughs at any chemical I 've tried. Can't burn it because it's in the woods but might have to give it a try it's climbing and growing EVERYWHERE

[Windy in Kansas]

You first need to determine the kind of ivy that you have and then you can learn what chemical will work on it. No need to over buy on chemicals just because you haven't an identity for the weed in question.

Some would call the vines of field bindweed an ivy, others would think of ivy as being poison ivy, while I tend to think of ivy as being English ivy growing on the side of houses.
Like I said, identity is needed. Is there a noxious weed department in the area where you live? Take in a fresh sample to them for identification if you don't know what it is already.

I used this product on poison ivy last year and was very pleased with the results.
http://www.scotts.com/smg/brand/roundup/stoppoisonivy/ First signs of chemical damage was in just hours, complete kill over a longer period.

Best wishes for controlling whatever ivy you have. If field bindweed LOTS of best wishes along with some properly applied Tordon 22K, a restricted use pesticide. Well if it can even be used in your area as per labeling.

[agmantoo]

Since it is green this time of year your must be referencing English ivy. The wax coating on the ivy is what is giving the ivy the protection. Your best bet is to use generic roundup (41 percent active ingredient) and a really good surfactant to let the glyphosate break through the coating. A souurce for generic glyphosate......http://mower-blades.agrisupply.com/s...core&view=grid
Recommendation for surfactant....http://www.atlantic-pacificag.com/hook.html


Here is a copy and paste covering the subject.
Glyphosate: Apply a 4% solution of glyphosate and water plus 0.5%-1% non-ionic surfactant to thoroughly wet all foliage. Do not apply so heavily that herbicide will drip off leaves. Glyphosate is a non-selective systemic herbicide that may kill non-target partially sprayed plants. Ambient air temperature should be above 65°F

[Windy in Kansas]

I don't remember whether "Soy Stick" is non-ionic or not but I guarantee that the herbicide would stick when using it.

Nasty stuff that sticks to anything and stinks. I usually called it soy stink instead of Soy Stick.

[oneokie]

If you cannot find the non-ionic surfactant, Cascade® dishwasher soap works very well.