How to kill a maple stump?

[grnspot110]

Tordon RTU

 

[smstonypoint]

In addition to the cut-stump method, you could use the hack-and-squirt method. Use a hatchet to hack into the bark of the stump, then squirt the glyphosate into the cut areas.

Steve

 

[fried1765]

In addition to the cut-stump method, you could use the hack-and-squirt method. Use a hatchet to hack into the bark of the stump, then squirt the glyphosate into the cut areas.

Steve

Or use a chainsaw to make cuts in the top of the stump.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Fire will work but you need to focus it by taking some scrap tin and making a cylinder around the stump to contain some firewood. Once you get a good burn going with lots of hot ambers, put another piece of tin over the cylinder and let it bake.

 

[Jstpssng]

Tordon RTU

That would be the proper tool for the job.:thumbsup: On power line R/Ws we used to have 3 guys cutting, and one treating the stumps with a backpack sprayer. You only need to cover the sapwood.

 

[smstonypoint]

Tordon RTU

Tordon TRU is pricey -- Amazon.com: tordon rtu.

2.5 gallons of 41% glyphosate is usually less that $40 at Rural King.

Steve

 

[atsah]

I drill deep holes in them, (a bunch) and put road salt into the holes, what the moose don't eat rots and in a year or so I can break them up piece by piece.

 

[grnspot110]

Tordon TRU is pricey -- Amazon.com: tordon rtu.

2.5 gallons of 41% glyphosate is usually less that $40 at Rural King.

Steve

I pay less than $15/qt. locally & it works by just coating the outer sapwood, not the whole stump, so it doesn't take a lot per stump. Glyphosate is sold as a "grass & weed killer", not a stump killer!

 

[AWSubie]

I use the 55 gallon drum burning method. There are many examples on Youtube. Your large, 7 foot stump may require two or three burns but it is a simple and effective process and doesn't require back breaking work or expensive chemicals.

 

[Oldoak]

I drill deep holes in them, (a bunch) and put road salt into the holes, what the moose don't eat rots and in a year or so I can break them up piece by piece.

:thumbsup: