While many feel that Bamboo makes an invaluable addition to their gardens, for others, it’s no more than an invasive weed. It makes sense. Failure to control Bamboo can quickly see it to spread out of control. Problematically, this results in the pushing out of your other plants, thereby threatening the overall biodiversity makeup in your garden. It’s not ideal! Hence, oftentimes, we have no choice but to remove Bamboo.
Naturally, the removal process is a notoriously tough one. However, there are several tools and solutions out there that make it a little easier. But what about Jeyes Fluid? Let’s find out.
So will Jeyes Fluid kill bamboo? Jeyes Fluid will kill Bamboo, among a whole host of other plants and weeds. Consequently, as it’s a highly chemical substance, you need to apply it strategically and with caution to keep neighboring plants and yourself safe.
I’ve outlined exactly how to use it (if you still want to, below).
You’ll also find a few alternative methods of killing Bamboo, should you want some other options.
Soon enough, you’ll be fully informed and in a great position to choose the path you’re most comfortable with!
How To Safely Use Jeyes Fluid To Kill Bamboo
Jeyes Fluid is made up of all sorts of strong chemicals. Whilst its ingredient list is what makes it so effective in diminishing bacteria, it also means that it’s fairly dangerous to handle.
Hence, it’s extremely important to educate yourself on how to use it.
Protect Yourself
If Jeyes Fluid comes into contact with your skin, let alone your eyes or mouth, it will cause considerable irritation.
Fortunately, by donning proper attire, you can protect yourself from that risk. Gloves, long sleeves, and long trousers are all recommended.
And it goes without saying that you should not consume the liquid, nor should you allow it to touch your eye area.
If it does, it’s likely to cause some serious damage. Use with caution!
Dilute It
Diluting Jeyes Fluid is using it as per its very instructions.
It’s intended to be diluted with water. Alone, the mixture has a much too high concentration of chemicals to be used safely.
Plus, it’s effective in small amounts, so why waste it?! Dilution makes your Jeyes Fluid go far.
For ease, the proportions of Jeyes to water are helpfully outlined on the bottle’s packaging.
Spray Don’t Pour
With your mixture ready to go, it’s time to apply it to the Bamboo! The best way to do so is via a spray bottle.
Pouring it simply won’t allow you the accuracy and finesse you need to eliminate the Bamboo.
Spraying it gives you much more control and will also help you to avoid the accidental spraying of surrounding plants that you wish to keep in good health.
However, first, you’ll need to use pruners or garden scissors to reduce the Bamboo to soil level.
When the new shoots begin to emerge, that’s when you spray.
The reason for the initial cutdown is that the solution is pretty much guaranteed to be effective against new growth, whereas the same cannot be said about more established and sturdy growth.
The likelihood is that you’ll need to respray the solution every couple of days to remove the Bamboo once and for all.
Jeyes Fluid may be tough, but so is Bamboo!
Finally, when you spray, do so close to the target and refrain from using a misting setting.
Mind The Weather
When handling a chemical solution like Jeyes Fluid, it’s important to do so in the right weather conditions.
Turbulent windy conditions will make it much harder to be accurate and stay safe.
Avoid any conditions that could cause the Jeyes Fluid solution to drift where it’s not wanted.
How Long Does Jeyes Fluid Take To Kill Bamboo?
Using Jeyes Fluid to kill Bamboo can be quite the process. There’s no definitive amount of time it will take to do so. Rather, it could be several weeks.
You’ll know the process is working out when the Bamboo begins to turn yellow and dry up.
With a few more applications, it will be brown and dead before you know it.
Is Jeyes Fluid The Best Way To Remove Bamboo?
Whilst spraying Jeyes Fluid on your Bamboo is enough to kill it, whether or not it’s the best way to remove Bamboo is easy to contest. It’s not an eco-friendly solution, and in this day and age, when there are so many much cleaner methods in existence, many find it difficult to justify its use.
With this in mind, I’ll soon be walking you through other options.
But first, if you do decide to use it…
Things To Know When Using Jeyes Fluid To Kill Bamboo
Exercise Diligence
Using Jeyes Fluid to kill Bamboo is a process.
One spray isn’t enough. You’ll need to continue to respray the bamboo shoots as they emerge.
It could take weeks or even months, and you’ll need to be mentally prepared and in it for the long run.
Jeyes Fluid Doesn’t Discriminate
Jeyes Fluid’s strength is what makes it a fantastic killer. Unfortunately, it’s non-discriminatory.
This means that as well as killing the Bamboo, it poses a threat to the soil and any surrounding plants that it comes into contact with.
Hence the ongoing emphasis on the importance of accuracy.
Stay Safe
Additionally, Jeyes Fluid poses a risk to animals and humans.
The only way to protect your beloved pets and children is to keep them well away from the solution, as well as the area where you’ve sprayed it.
And don’t forget to protect yourself! During the spraying process, be sure to keep your entire body well covered.
Other Ways To Kill Bamboo
Fortunately, there are several other ways by which you can go about terminating that pesky Bamboo.
Here are a few of the most popular methods (and with good reason).
Vinegar
White vinegar is every gardener’s best friend. It is used domestically in a myriad of ways and is a long-proven eco-friendly killer of unwanted plant life too.
Combine it with water and dish soap in a spray bottle and spray away!
It may take a few applications over a few days or even a few weeks, but soon enough, the Bamboo will disappear altogether.
All at no real risk to the environment. Result!
Boiling Water
You read that correctly! If you’re looking to remove Bamboo from your garden, water may be all you need.
Cost-effective and again, no harm done to the environment. What could be better?!
The idea is to scald the Bamboo’s root system.
Thus, you’ll first need to cut the bamboo shoots down in order to clear the area beneath them.
Then, you can go ahead and pour the boiling water onto its roots. The temperature will both shock the Bamboo and simultaneously break it down.
If you’re persistent in your approach, there’s no way it will survive.
Weedkiller
Another solution is to pick up a bottle of readymade weedkiller!
By following the instructions on the packet, you’ll slowly but surely terminate the Bamboo.
To reduce your detrimental impact on the environment, I recommend opting for an organic weedkiller.
Digging
Last but not at all least, many gardeners prefer a hands-on approach when it comes to removing Bamboo.
By cutting the Bamboo down and proceeding to dig it out of the ground, you’ll have a great sense of control over the task and will be able to remove every part of the plant from the soil.
It’s arguably the best way to ensure its permanent removal.
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