natural weed killer (forum)

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does anybody knows where to get a natural weed kiler that will not harm my fruit trees or my pet dog? The weeds are long trailing ones that are hard to pull up please help!!!

Time: 28th January 2008 8:33pm

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Julie says...
There is a product called Interceptor, but it only works on small,young annual weeds, and is best on broad, flatleaf weeds.It is not systemic. Available from Green Harvest: inquiries@greenharvest.com.au.

If you think about it, anything which kills green, growing plants (weeds)will kill other growing things.




Time: 8th February 2008 6:06pm

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ricardo says...
how to get raid off weeds

Time: 22nd June 2008 6:39am

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Dekka says...
Julie,
If you apply Sulfate of Ammonia to broadleaf weeds and leave it to sit on them they will burn off and die and other plants nearby, such as lawn or fruit trees will simply become greener.
Ricardo,
Are you asking how to remove the insecticide called 'RAID' from weeds or are you asking how to get rid of weeds in general?

Time: 22nd June 2008 9:41am

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Steven says...
Hi everyone.

i wanted to ask if anyone knew of any kind of weed killer, natural or synthetic that is as effective as glyphosate however is entirely (or almost entirely) environmentally friendly.

In my personal opinion the huge advantage and convenience you get from spraying weeds far outweights any small environmental implications it may have on your garden bed, no to mention the weeds are probably stressing your plants out more so than a little glyphosate in the soil. however if there is a safer or more environmentally friendly alternative out there that i dont know of then why not use that!

While we are on the topic does anyone know of any resources clearly explaining the health and environmental implications of glyphosate. Ive researched it myself but i always seem to find slightly conflicting arguments or its use.

Thanks for your help

Steven

Time: 1st September 2011 12:33pm

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jakfruit acid says...
I have heard of pine oil and another, conc acetic acid(vinegar)called galacetic acid??

Time: 1st September 2011 1:13pm

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M Nash says...
I use a product called HOT DEVIL, Its a probe burner that uses those disposable butane cans. Kill weeds, No poison.
Google it, They are available everywhere.
I bought mine for starting BBQ charcoal
$49. from Auto one
Here is the link
http://www.hotdevil.com.au/web/index.cfm?do=general.view

Time: 1st September 2011 4:11pm

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Steven says...
hrmm i might burn down my back with a butane torch. will that kill the roots of the weeds though?

jackfruit, whats galacetic acid? is that a mixture of pine oil and acetic acid?

Thanks

Steven

Time: 1st September 2011 4:55pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
No sorry, the pine oil is one product(interceptor?) I was told by a Citrus grower that it inhibits weed germination, similar to a pine needle mulch leaching into the soil. The other is concentrated acetic acid(vinegar) as a spray. Not sure of the dilution rates etc.

Time: 2nd September 2011 8:05am

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Steven says...
ohh ok, i wasnt sure if you were talking about a solution or two separate products. Thanks for that, thats a strange name for an acetic acid solution. ill have a look into that.

Thanks

Time: 2nd September 2011 2:53pm

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Jason says...
50% nitrogen fertiliser works good :D

Time: 2nd September 2011 4:30pm

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Stephenlord23 says...
I do prefer using the Specracide HG-96017 or the Preen Garden Weed Preventer as they both are tree friendly and does not affect anything else like my bee farms

Time: 20th January 2021 12:39am

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