[MAIPC] further questions about Oriental bittersweet vines

[Marc Imlay]

Regarding "The closer to the ground the cut is made, the shorter the
distance the herbicide will have to travel to get to the roots.  This will
allow the best chance for the herbicide mixture to move to the roots in its
full potency and hopefully provide you with the best results" When we cut at
ground level people are at less risk of tripping over the cut stump. 

From: MAIPC <maipc-bounces at lists.maipc.org> On Behalf Of Servis, Robert
Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 12:37 PM
To: Wakeford, Anne M <Anne.M.Wakeford at wv.gov>; MAIPC Listserve
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Subject: Re: [MAIPC] further questions about Oriental bittersweet vines

 

I would caution about trying to remove all roots, especially if it is more
than just a vine or two. 

Often times when we significantly disturb the soil, we only make the problem
worse in terms of allowing other Non-Native Invasives to get a foot hold and
establish. As we know, disturbed soils are a great place for invasives to
take root. 

If however, the vines are small and in low quantities, hand removal is
possible, making sure to get all the roots out. After doing so I would press
the disturbed soil back down with your boot, leaving it as "least disturbed"
as possible. 

 

I would personally cut the vine(s) as  flush/flat and close to the ground as
possible and treat the still rooted, cut surface with a 25% solution of
Garlon 3A if possible.  (25% Garlon 3A/75% water).  A drop or two of marking
dye wouldn't hurt if you are treating multiple vines or are in a place where
there may be contact by humans/pets, just so you and others can see where
you have treated. 

The closer to the ground the cut is made, the shorter the distance the
herbicide will have to travel to get to the roots.  This will allow the best
chance for the herbicide mixture to move to the roots in its full potency
and hopefully provide you with the best results.  

 

Just my thoughts. Hope its helpful. 

 

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Subject: [MAIPC] further questions about Oriental bittersweet vines

 

>From description I understand that vines need to be pulled out all the way
including roots etc.

After pulling vine undergrowth do you then need to apply herbicide to the
soil to prevent regrowth?

 

Instead can vines  be cut part way  (e.g. 8-12 inches from the ground) and
then herbicide applied?

 

I presume that pulling and getting all the roots is preferable to cutting.
Please advise.

 

Thanks.

 

Anne  

 

Anne M. Wakeford

 

Anne M. Wakeford

Coordination Biologist

WV DNR Elkins Operation Center

PO Box 67 Ward Rd

Elkins WV 26241

Email: Anne.M.Wakeford at wv.gov <mailto:Anne.M.Wakeford at wv.gov>   

Phone 304-637-0245 ex 2035

Fax 304-637-0250

 

 



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