Bull nettle

[CowboyRam]

The secret to controlling bull nettle is to spray when they are in bloom. I have had success using 2,4-D and a surfactant. An old retired county agent told me to use 2 tbsp. of 2,4-D, 1 tbsp of liquid Dawn soap in 1 gallon of water. With a hand pump up sprayer, spray individual plant to point of run off. Most people mix TOO strong and burn the leaves off before herbicide can translocate to the corm under ground. You want the to die slowly to get a good kill.

Dang, you just identified my dad. He has this idea if you mix it stronger it will kill them faster. He also has seems to think if he turns the heat up to 90 the house will heat up faster. Maybe it's the old age.

 

[kenny thomas]

That was over 30 years ago before we knew about or had good surfactants. We have come a long way since then.

I can buy dish soap for $5 a gallon so guess im still behind. It works pretty darn good.

 

[Mrcopier]

Ya I have used dish soap for 25 years and yes it works. The real stuff is better for some things tho

 

[Mat Man]

I used some dish soap today. I bet it will work just fine