Bonide Ground Force Vegetation Killer - Questions & Answers

The amount to apply of Bonide Ground Force Vegetation Killer all depends on what and how you are treating. For example the label states that using a 2 gallon sprayer you mix in 1 quart of Bonide Ground Force, this will treat approx. 75 sq. feet. Please refer to the application directions on the product label.

If you are wanting to use a vegetation mgmt product you may want to use Bonide Ground Force Vegetation Killer. It kills all unwanted plant growth for up to a year. Use Bonide Ground Force Vegetation Killer wherever you want to prevent weed growth like driveways, paths, fences, tennis courts, play areas, and sidewalks.

The correct mixing rate is 1 quart of Bonide Ground Force Vegetation Killer to 1 gallon of water.  This will cover roughly 75 square feet. 

Bonide Ground Force Vegetation Killer is a soil sterilant and could potentially harm the tree if applied too closely.  You could use any Glyphosate product like GlyPhoSel to kill any and all weeds and grasses that might come up through the rocks. You can spray it as often as needed to get the control you need, it does not remain in the soil and will only kill what you apply it to.

Bonide Ground Force Vegetation Killer should not be used near bodies of water as it can be toxic so you should avoid drift/overspray to contact these areas. There can be some movement on soil surfaces that may damage to desirable plants down slope so it should not be applied to slopes.

While the Bonide Ground Force Vegetation Killer product label does not specify that it will kill kudzu, it is labeled to kill all unwanted plant growth for up to a year.  We would recommend you use a product called Kudzu Killer to eradicate that Kudzu. Please follow the product label for application.

The product label for Bonide Ground Force Vegetation Killer states when using around trees and shrubs – DO NOT apply over the roots systems of desirable plants and DO NOT apply closer than twice the distance from the trunk to the drip line as roots may be within this area. 

Each bottle of Bonide Ground Force Vegetation Killer only covers up to 75 sqft, so how much you need depends on the size of the area you need to treat, not your tank size.  For larger areas a comparable product is the RM43 Glyphosate Plus.

Per the manufacturer, when using Bonide Ground Force Vegetation Killer you should see results within 5-7 days.

Bonide Ground Force Vegetation Killer contains Glyphosate and Imazapyr and kills all unwanted plant growth and prevents for up to a year.

Bonide Ground Force Vegetation Killer is a non selective bareground herbicide that will kill all unwanted weeds and grasses for up to a year. Harder to kill weeds may require a 2^nd application for long term control. This product can be applied wherever you want to prevent weed growth like driveways, paths, fences, tennis courts, play areas, and sidewalks. 

This product should not be used in turfgrass areas, lawns, in ornamental beds, flowers or any desirable plants or shrubs. 

 

Bonide Ground Force Vegetation Killer is a concentrate that must be mixed with water before us as directed on the product label.

Bonide Ground Force Vegetation Killer can take a couple weeks to see results depending on the weeds, weather elements, etc. The product label recommends applying to bare ground or when weeds are present. If weeds are taller than six inches, mow or cut down weeds and remove debris before treatment. To prevent growth of weeds under asphalt driveways, play areas, tennis courts and parking areas, apply this product before laying surfacing materials. Treat area uniformly to maximize results. Re-treatment every 6 to 8 months may be necessary in areas of heavy rainfall.