GFLeeper
join:2001-01-06
West Granby, CT
 ·Cox HSI
| reply to Camelot One
Re: Poison Ivy/Poison Oak killer.
Hopefully the poison ivy is growing in patches so you could treat limited areas by spot spraying. Spot treatment of poison ivy with a broadleaf weed killer would be the best way to keep the pecan trees protected. When spraying use a large droplet size with the nozzle close to the poison ivy. Spray under windless conditions.
Check the pecan trees to be certain the poison ivy vines are not growing up the trees. If they are, sever vines with an axe or hatchet. If the vines have grown up the trees, there will be patches of poison ivy under them.
It will probably require several annual treatments with weed killer as the poison ivy seeds germinate. I have found it to take 3-5 years to get rid of a well established infestation. After that an annual survey with treatment as needed will control any poison ivy that has been reseeded by bird droppings.
Before applying broadleaf weed killer, remember it works best on actively growing plants. Let the poison ivy get well established this year before attacking.
Good luck! |
