Herbicides and additives

Vigilant®

a pre-mixed gel containing picloram

• kills a wide range of species
• acts systemically i.e. will spread through entire plant to roots
  non-volatile
• low toxicity. Long term soil residue, and very soluble, moves with soil water so can kill plants off-site after rain. May also move across roots to another plant. Apply with care.
• cuts should be as horizontal as possible to prevent dripping and where possible cuts should be made above 5cm of the ground.
• apply the herbicide as soon as possible and no more than five minutes after cutting.
• do not use a large "glob" of gel as pictured on the label (only small amounts are required to kill many woody and perennial broadleaf plants), apply right across the stem surface.
• avoid using excessively in one area.
• very useful for woody weeds incl climbers and woolly nightshade, also kills rhizomatous plants and ground covers.
• available from garden centres and agricultural supply stores.