Tree removal - time consuming and not always safe process. It is usually carried out with the help of sawing and uprooting. Recently, however, there are many other ways to get rid of old, emergency wood. The article discusses the existing methods of how to destroy a tree without cutting it.
How to destroy wood by adding chemistry to the ground
Adding herbicides to the soil is one of the most effective ways to quickly destroy a tree without cutting and uprooting. It is mainly used when it is necessary to remove a large amount of wood.
Before you destroy the roots of trees by chemical means, the ground near the plant must be carefully watered. This will speed up the process of absorption of herbicides by the soil. Then around the desired object put liquid on top of the soil. It is recommended to add a dye to the herbicide container, so you will see which tree is processed and which one is not yet.
Important! If among a certain amount of wood you need to remove only a few objects, it is recommended to install concrete barriers around them so that the tool does not spread to the root systems of other trees and plants. The probability of damage to nearby objects is very high.
When carrying out the process, you need to strictly follow the instructions for the acquired herbicide and follow all rules of caution. To prevent chemistry from harming your health, be sure to wear gloves on your hands, and also cover your mouth and nose with a gauze bandage or respirator. To prevent the substance from getting into the eyes, use goggles or a mask.
If you are thinking about watering a tree so that it will die, the following drugs are considered the most effective:
- Mayster;
- "Zencore";
- Prometrin.
How to destroy a tree by applying drugs to the bark
The application of herbicides to the living tissue of the tree is also an effective method for the rapid removal of unwanted wood. Mainly used for selective removal of a small number of trees.
The most popular herbicides for application to the bark are:
- Roundup;
- "Tornado";
- "Glyphos";
- "Arsenal".
Roundup - One of the best preparations for use in orchards and places of cultivation of valuable species of wood. It is also great for removing forest species and conifers. "Tornado" mainly used for clearing the garden and deciduous forests. The most effective and fast in action is considered "Glyphos". However, it is more poisonous. Therefore, it is impossible to stay near the treated objects for a long time, and harvesting fruits from the surrounding trees and plants is prohibited for 15 days. "Arsenal" mainly used for clearing hardwood and coniferous low-value species.
Did you know? If trees of the same type are planted close to each other, it is likely that they have grown together roots. In view of this, if a single tree is damaged, the poison can be transmitted through the roots to another.
Depending on the type of tree and the thickness of the bark, there are three ways of applying a chemical:
- over the bark;
- through cuts;
- by injection.
Application directly to the bark
This method is suitable for trees with not thick bark. The drug is applied to the surface of the plot of wood, which is located half a meter from the ground. Before processing means needs to be mixed with oil. This will improve its absorption into the cortex. A chemical is used to lubricate a tree until the bark completely absorbs the substance.
The method is effective at any time of the year. If the tree has "wounds" from which a lot of sap flows, it is better to use the soil method or spraying the leaves. This is due to the fact that the juice will impede the absorption of poison into the wood.
Application of drugs through the incisions
If the bark of a tree is thick, simply applying a chemical to the bark is an ineffective method. Therefore, it is necessary to incise it in order for the wood tissue to be well saturated with herbicide. The cuts make an ax around the entire circumference of the trunk.
Important! The procedure should be carried out in cool weather, without wind and rain. For application of chemicals after the rain should take at least four hours.
How to destroy a tree by injection
An injection is the safest way for the surrounding vegetation to destroy trees. First, nicks are made in the cortex into which the injection apparatus is inserted. The devices are inserted into the bark at a distance of one meter from the ground and 7 cm apart. Injections are best suited for removing young trees and wood in a circle up to 5 cm.
In order for the method to give good results, you must adhere to several rules:
- tools for injection must create the necessary level of pressure inside the trunk, otherwise the drug will not spread through the stem of the plant;
- the holes through which the procedures will be carried out must be tight so that the liquid does not flow out;
- you need to clearly calculate the dose of the chemical.
Did you know? Injections contribute to the shrinkage of the tree due to the destructive effect on the vascular system of the plant. This method can be used at any time of the year, but it works better and faster in the first half of the summer.
How to destroy a tree spraying foliage
Spraying chemicals is also one of the easiest methods of how to ruin a tree. It is best to carry out the process in the spring or early fall. In hot weather, spraying will not be as effective.
The dose of the drug is calculated depending on the susceptibility of a particular tree species to this tool. For spraying you need to pick up a calm, not windy weather. The first sign of the action of the drug - brownish foliage.
Did you know? The most effective for spraying oil solutions. They are best absorbed by foliage. At the same time, they are much more toxic than waterborne ones, so you need to work very carefully with them.
If you are interested in how to water the tree so that it quickly withered, experts recommend these drugs:
- Roundup;
- Roundup Max;
- "Tornado.
How to remove a cut tree stump
After the felling, the trees leave behind a not very pleasant reminder - stumps that not only litter the space, but also make it difficult to plant new plants. The usual way to deal with stumps is to uproot them. However, the old large trees have a developed root system, which is firmly entrenched in the ground, and it will be quite difficult to get rid of it. In these cases, chemical treatment will come to the rescue.
Chemical method
There are two methods of chemical processing stumps:
- spreading;
- application to the nicks of the bark.
A common method of removing large numbers of stumps is treating it with nitrate. In this case, the ground and root parts are burned. Holes are drilled in hemp, into which nitre is filled to the top. Then the holes are closed with traffic jams. In this form, the stump is left until next summer. During this period, the stump dries. Then you can burn it. The procedure is carried out in the summer or early autumn.
Important! Saltpeter, penetrating the soil, can damage the nearby growing trees and plants. Therefore, for thick planting and for selective removal, this method is not recommended.
Rooting stump - the old proven way
The downside of using chemicals when stumps are removed is that they fall into the soil and can harm nearby trees, especially fruit and berries. Therefore, in the orchard is better to use the old proven method of uprooting.
For uprooting, it is necessary to dig up the ground for half a meter around the stump. Next, the trunk tied with a metal cable, which is previously pulled through the winch. The winch is attached to a pole or another powerful tree and uproot the stump.
If there is no winch, uprooting is done by cutting the stump roots. If the roots are deep in the ground - this is done with scrap. Next, turn the column around the axis and pull.
How to dry (delete) a tree: general tips
In addition to regular cutting and clearing, a chemical method can be used to remove trees. It is less time consuming, available to perform by one person. However, it should be remembered that nearby trees may be affected by chemicals. But this method is very effective when cleaning large areas.
The main thing you need to do in order for the tree to wither is to follow the instructions for the preparation and to fulfill the basic requirements for the process:
- use a suitable preparation for ground irrigation and processing ground parts - they are different;
- before putting chemicals into the ground the ground should be poured abundantly;
- It is recommended to add a dye to chemicals introduced into the soil in order to know which tree has already been processed;
- the treatment of the ground parts of the tree is carried out in dry, not hot and not windy weather;
- keep in mind that when adding chemicals to the soil, they can damage nearby plants;
- Be sure to read the dosage and dilution rules of the substance described in the instructions;
- All processing procedures are carried out in gloves and a mask (or gauze dressing, respirator and goggles on the eyes).
