Basal Bark

• Herbicide is applied to the base of individual woody plants or stems – individual plant treatment.
• The herbicide penetrates through the bark to the cambium, where it translocates to roots and stems for complete control.
• For sites requiring routine – but not intensive – maintenance.
• For trees less than 6 inches in diameter.
• For trees too tall for foliar applications – over 6-8 feet tall.
• Use year-round except when snow, ice or water prevent spraying to the ground line.
• Low-profile.

Application Basics:

• Apply spray to the lower 12-15 inches of bark around the entire stem.
• Spray until bark is wet, but not to the point of runoff.
• Old or rough bark requires more spray than smooth, young bark.
• Do not apply to bark that’s wet from heavy dews and rain.
• If the herbicide/penetrating oil mix turns white when applied to bark, it’s an indicator that the bark is too wet and the application won’t work.

Recommended Equipment:

• Hand-pump backpack sprayer fitted with a shut-off at the wand tip and an adjustable cone nozzle.
• Small, ATV-mounted sprayer with a shut-off at the wand tip and an adjustable cone nozzle.

Product Information:

Garlon^® 4 Ultra herbicide

Pathfinder^® II herbicide