how can i permanently get rid of fig trees that seem to spring back again enormously

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  1. justine77

    justine77 Well-Known Member

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    how can i permanently get rid of fig trees that seem to spring back again enormously

    they are hard or impossible to get to and the fence will be removed so we can get to them and this time i want to do it in a way that they will never ever ever return

    anyone know all the details to make sure how we can kill fig trees that are in a locaton where they are pests so that they will never return . they will be permanently killed and removed.

    thank you.
     
    justine77, 8th Oct, 2017
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    Roundup used neat into fresh cuts.
     
    Propertunity, 8th Oct, 2017
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    As per @Propertunity
    Ensure to use each and every time you see greenery poping up;)
    As it will eventually use up all its starch reserves and die :cool:
     
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    Lacrim Well-Known Member

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    Would salt do the trick?
     
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    Perthguy Well-Known Member

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    Not as well as roundup
     
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    Paul@PAS Tax, Accounting + SMSF + All things Property Tax Business Plus Member

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    Depends where they are. They may be protected. Council arborists may need to approve removal and often will for a invasive fig rather than one that obstructs views or harbours bats BUT may require a specified replacement.
     
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    Farmers use something pretty good - copper sulfate/sulphate?
     
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    drill a few large holes, chuck in round up or dirty car oil into them, kill anything
     
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    justine77 Well-Known Member

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    pands is that even without cutting them down? just drill into the trunk anywhere and put in the round up?
     
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    Tom Rivera Property Manager Business Member

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    Spray the entirety of every leaf and trunk with round up, then drill the trunk in multiple places and inject round up.
     
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    yeah you end up with a dead tree that eventually needs to cut down
     
    PandS, 16th Oct, 2017
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    JacM VIC Buyer's Agent - Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat Business Member

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    Invite a fig lover to have the tree dug out and relocated to their place? :cool:
     
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