Bob from Vineland, Nj writes
I've used 41% Glyphosate products before- And my question is this. I live in a mobile home in NJ where I'm surrounded by trees and woods. I use a 41% Glyphosate to kill existing weeds as my yard is 99% weeds. I need a product that stands up to a lot of rain as NJ gets about 50" a year. Plus a product that will STOP new growth. I'm older and cannot be outside doing tons of yard work for extended periods. I use your Bifen TS or Talstar P for pest control with generally good results, but need some help with weed control and something to stop re-growth.
Glyphosate products will only kill existing plants that are contacted with the spray; it will not persist in the soil or prevent and new plant growth. For a pre-emergent herbicide, we would need to know some more information, such as what, specifically, you are trying to keep from growing, if there are any desirable plants or turf and, if so, what kind, and how much area you may need to treat. If you are looking for a bare-ground herbicide to kill and prevent any plants at all from growing, then a popular choice is TVC Total Vegetation Control. This herbicide stays in the soil for about a year, preventing anything from growing in the treated area. You must be careful not to apply TVC within the drip line or near the root system of any desirable trees, grass, or other plants. Please see the product label for complete instructions. If you have a lot of existing plants, then you may want to apply glyphosate anyway for faster kill.
Answer last updated on: 05/11/2016
