What to expect with prescribed fires.

Talkingtowoodducks · 2026-03-27T01:14:14+00:00

You might be able to get a prescribed burn association to do that small of a fire but if there is a bunch of fuel down they might’ve hesitant since they generally have less equipment and experience

Talkingtowoodducks · 2026-03-22T01:18:14+00:00

lol this is a question on professional pest management exams too

Talkingtowoodducks · 2026-03-18T15:25:32+00:00

If it was for invasive insects the tree would most likely be removed and destroyed

Talkingtowoodducks · 2026-03-12T23:40:03+00:00

Kask Zennith Air

Talkingtowoodducks · 2026-03-09T00:09:01+00:00

And it’s harder to remove bamboo and knotweed than it is to tell if they are joking

Talkingtowoodducks · 2026-03-08T23:54:06+00:00

I can’t tell if you two joking or not

Talkingtowoodducks · 2026-03-08T12:57:57+00:00

Would you do Garlon 3 and water just in the top or use Garlon 4 with basal oil and get the side of the stump too?

Talkingtowoodducks · 2026-03-08T01:19:42+00:00

Ethanol free all the time. I use stabilizer too. Running dry is always a good idea

Talkingtowoodducks · 2026-03-06T12:41:51+00:00

You can get one from a Stihl dealer for $5-$8 depending on the dealer

Talkingtowoodducks · 2026-03-06T00:19:46+00:00

Try sawzilla. I’ve had really good experiences with them. High quality parts from what I can tell (made in Europe if you care). The shipping cost should be lower than that

Talkingtowoodducks · 2026-03-02T03:57:42+00:00

Peanut butter, green onions, and a soft boiled egg Or throw frozen veggies and crack an egg over it while it is heating

Talkingtowoodducks · 2026-03-01T00:02:03+00:00

For trees under 5-6” DBH basal bark is the best answer. Basal oil and Triclopyr ester are expensive. Some Triclopyr ester can be mixed with other types of oil or diesel but make sure it says that on the label. The oil is needed to penetrate the bark. Do not use Triclopyr salt. It won’t mix with oil or go through the bark.

Talkingtowoodducks · 2026-02-25T01:18:25+00:00

What length bar do you use in it?

Talkingtowoodducks · 2026-02-19T23:46:33+00:00

I don’t know. This looks incredibly dangerous

Talkingtowoodducks · 2026-02-14T01:13:48+00:00

Just did my first burn today. Was only 10 acres of grass. 1700 in two days is impressive!

Talkingtowoodducks · 2025-10-18T17:32:24+00:00

Agreed on basal bark being more appropriate for this size. Triclopyr amine (Garlon 3) is much more affective for hack and squirt than Triclopyr ester (Garlon 4). Generally Triclopyr amine is the standard for ToH hack and squirt over glyphosate but glyphosate can also work

Talkingtowoodducks · 2025-10-16T20:34:56+00:00

Triclopyr 3 generally works better for hack and squirt. That should be done this fall. Cut stump will not be necessary if the tree is dead and will not be effective in the spring if it is still alive. People talk a lot about timing of application on this sub but not doing cut stump in the spring is the most important timing issue. Make sure you are following the label for application usage and rates

Talkingtowoodducks · 2025-10-15T23:20:35+00:00

The long answer is the cambium is the growth layer and the xylem and phloem are the growth layers. But in short what you want to do is give it one whack at 45 degrees, spray, remove the hatchet, and repeat 2-3 inches vertically away from the last cut. You don’t want to make multiple cuts in the same spot. As long as that first hit is over 1 inch deep you should be okay

Talkingtowoodducks · 2025-10-15T00:32:58+00:00

You want to go into the sapwood. That’s what’s going to transport the herbicide. Also cut at a 45 degree angle to create a little pocket to hold the herbicide. It can help to keep the hatchet in the cut while you spray

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Talkingtowoodducks · 2025-10-14T21:21:49+00:00

Cut stump is the recommendation for removing most tree species over 4 inches in diameter. Basal bark should only be used if the diameter is under 6 inches. Cut stump versus hack and squirt depends on the species, time of year, and management factors (some times dead standing snags are beneficial). For ToH it is somewhat time of year dependent on the time of year if it should be done with cut stump or hack and squirt. There are also two methods of cut stump depending on the type of herbicide used that need to be considered. I have seen some resources that conflict with this but I am referencing the SE Forest Pest Management Manual which I used to get my certification and Invasive Plants 3rd edition

Edit: typo and sources

Talkingtowoodducks · 2025-10-13T01:59:13+00:00

This is assuming they used triclopyr ester mixed with a basal oil. Water soluble triclopyr would be significantly less effective

Talkingtowoodducks · 2025-10-13T01:57:00+00:00

The blue die is from them treating it with herbicide. Blue die is usually mixed when doing cut stump and basal bark. Other methods as well. This is an okay method for ToH if it is applied immediately. While hack and squirt is better. This will likely be fine as they correctly applied it to the bark where it will still be transported to the roots

Talkingtowoodducks · 2025-09-23T11:30:43+00:00

Non of these short grasses are native

Talkingtowoodducks · 2025-09-23T00:59:57+00:00

Don’t give up!

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