Basic Control Techniques for Woody Invasive Plants

Zach DeVillez and Chris Evans, with the University of Illinois Extension Forestry Program, demonstrate the basic control techniques used on woody invasive plants, including mechanical control, foliar applications, cut stump treatments, basal bark applications, and stem injections.
More information on control techniques and control recommendations can be found at go.illinois.edu/ManagementGuide.
Mechanical control - 0:52
Foliar application - 3:26
Cut stump - 5:43
Basal bark 8:45
Stem injection - 12:43

[@robertschoenberg3972]

Excellent presentation.

[@adiposerex5150]

That is one nifty tool. Pulling weed trees by the roots with leverage is the way to go.

[@UncleBucks]

Great information here on several of the different methods. Thank you!

[@kevinmertel6108]

The tool he used for mechanical control is called a Pullerbear Weed Wrench.

[@missdee212]

Man I've been pulling a lot of these things now. I find it easier to pull out now while the gorund is still wet and soft. Some woody invasives I can't get up. So I cut it and spray some of the glycophosphate (i think it's called) on the cut stem and then come back next year and try pulling it up again

[@markcompall5501]

Good presentation. I’ll have to try the drill & fill.

[@rsrobbins921]

What is the name of the Cemical (blue color) that you are using?

[@illinoisextensionforestry602]

The blue color is a dye used so that you can see where you sprayed to avoid over spraying or missed treatments. It is a basic herbicide dye available at most farm stores.