Low-volume Basal

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Best for:

  • Effective control of individual brush plants and small trees
  • Use on species with trunks less than 6 inches in diameter at tree base
  • Treating mild to moderate brush infestations in pastures
  • Clearing fence lines
  • Year-round treatment of woody species

How-to:

  • Always read and follow label directions
  • Apply enough spray to wet the lower 15 to 20 inches of the trunk, including the root collar
  • Do not spray to the point of runoff
  • Treat any time of year, except when snow or water prevent spraying to the groundline
  • How-to videos

Herbicide Recommendations:

  • Remedy® Ultra herbicide: Tank-mix with a commercial basal oil or other oil-based carrier, such as diesel fuel, fuel oil, kerosene (see mixing chart below)

Low-volume Basal Tank-mix Guide
Remedy Plus Oil-based Carrier

Sprayer Size

25% Solution (25% Remedy Ultra + 75% Oil-based Carrier)

1 gallon

1 qt Remedy Ultra + 3 qts oil-based carrier

3 gallons

3 qts Remedy Ultra + 9 qts (2 gallons, 1 qt) oil-based carrier

20 gallons

5 gallons Remedy Ultra + 15 gallons oil-based carrier

50 gallons

12.5 gallons Remedy Ultra + 37.5 gallons oil-based carrier


Treatment-Related Literature (PDF format):
pdf icon Individual Plant Treatment Guide (908KB PDF)
pdf icon Summer Brush Options (58KB PDF)
pdf icon Fall and Winter Brush Control (392KB PDF)
pdf icon Equipping Your ATV for Easy Spraying (127KB PDF)


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