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  • Asked by Kim from Albuquerque, Nm

    09/10/2019

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    Will Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer hurt my dogs if they come in contact with a treated area?

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    is pet safe if it is used according to the product label. All pets should be removed from the area during treatment until the product has had time to dry completely. Once the product has dried,it is safe for pets to resume normal activity.

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    84 of 92 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by Sean from Burnsville Mn.

    06/18/2014

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    Will Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer work on an already bushed out stump or should I cut it up again?

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    The works best when applied to freshly cut stumps so it would be advised to cut the stump again before applying.

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    64 of 70 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by Ed from Deer Park, Wa.

    05/16/2016

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    Will the Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer kill tree stumps and the roots?
    The trees are down but the roots still are shooting up sprouts. Need to kill the roots. The trees were poplar and the roots are growing under my asphalt driveway.

    A

    Yes. The will kill the stump and the roots. You want to cut the suckers sprouts off, and make hatchet marks deep enought to hit the cambium cell layer of the tree. This layer is the growing part of the tree, and it will absorb the chemicalto kill down tothe roots.

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    62 of 63 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by Leo from Pembroke Pines, Fl

    06/17/2014

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    I have a tree cut down a year ago, will Bonide keep from resprouting, it does after every rain

    A

    Yes, will kill the stump and keep it from sprouting. This product should be applied when rain in not predicted for at least 24 hours to prevent the rain and/or wind from disturbing the product.

  • Asked by Robin from Asheville

    04/28/2019

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    Can I plant new shrubs next to stumps freshly treated with Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer?
    I have a bunch of Burning Bush that I am removing due to their tendency to be invasive. I will be applying Stump out on all of the stumps. I want to replace the Burning Bush immediately with a noninvasive native shrub, such as viburnum or witch hazel. If I plant them between the treated stumps, will their roots be vulnerable?

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    will not have any effect on a new bush planted next to a treated stump as long as the treatment was done directly on the freshly cut stump.

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    51 of 56 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by Elaine from Wilmington

    04/24/2019

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    When is the best time of year to apply Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer?
    Will this work Dec-June and when temps are lower?

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    According to the manufacturer,is best applied when plants are actively growing or temperatures are ideally above 60 degrees. This product would not work well during dormancyor in lower or freezing temperatures.

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    40 of 42 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by Dick from San Diego, Ca

    06/11/2016

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    Will Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer kill ivy?
    Not poison - just ivy.

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    Yes, will work on regular ground ivy as well as poison ivy.

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    38 of 40 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by Jim

    05/27/2014

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    Can Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer be used in flower beds to kill maple and elm seedlings without harming the flowers?

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    Yes you could use the to kill the seedlings without harming the flowers by either painting the diluted product directly to them or by carefully spraying them only.

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    30 of 30 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by Ric from Meridian Idaho

    07/01/2015

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    Will Bonide Stump Out Stump and Vine Killer harm grasses?

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    will targetWoody plants, vines, and broadleaf weeds around homes, cabins, fences, walkways, and other noncrop areas. You should be able to spray over grasses without harming them, although it should be well-established grass.

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    28 of 29 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by Billy from Miami, Fl

    10/11/2016

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    Can Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer kill a tree trunk?

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    The will work on a stump application of a tree trunk that the tree has already been cut down. You would apply this product undiluted to kill stumps and prevent sprouting. Using the application top, completely cover the freshly cut surface.

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    25 of 27 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by Chet

    06/13/2019

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    Is Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer safe for rose bushes?
    I have a small stump in the middle of my rose bush that keeps sprouting after cutting.

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    should be applied only the stump you need to treat, avoiding contact with the rose bush to prevent injury.

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    20 of 20 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by Jon from Franklin, Ky

    04/22/2014

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    What herbicide will kill Tree of Heaven in forest?

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    The only way to kill a tree is by cutting the tree down and applying a stump killer such asBonide to the newly cut stump within a few minutes after cutting. You would still need to do your part to remove the stump but the will prevent resprouting.

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    18 of 20 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by Terry from Mckinney, Tx

    05/10/2016

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    Will Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer kill bamboo and horsetail?
    My neighbor planted Horsetail reeds which have aggressively started sprouting on my yard. If I clip the reed at ground level and apply this to the top, will it kill the plant? I would prefer for it to be absorbed back to the other property to kill off the plant.

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    Bonide Stump Out Stump and Vine Killer is not labeled for bamboo, althoughit is labeled for horsetail. It should work for bamboo, however, if you cut the plants down and apply the product undiluted to the freshly cut plants.You could alsocut the bamboo and use something like Rodeo Herbicide. This product is labeled for both horsetail and bamboo. You may need multiple applications of herbicide to kill the horsetail, especially. Be sure to bag up plant cuttings so as not to cause further spreading of the seeds.

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    18 of 20 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by Dana from Marquette, Michigan

    10/28/2018

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    Can I use Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer on a stump during winter?
    I live in upper Michigan and was wondering if this product would work during winter months to get a jump start for next summer. I have 2 tree roots I need to soften and remove.

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    is best used during times of active growth. However, if it is applied to a fresh cut stump, it could be helpful to prevent regrowth now.

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    17 of 18 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by Charles from Glenmoore

    08/17/2018

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    Can Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer contaminate well water?

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    Ifis applied directly to the plant per the product label instructions, it should not contaminate your well water. It is absorbed and metabolized through the plant so unless its used off label to ground area near the well or was mistakenly poured in the well, it is not harmful.

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  • Asked by Dana from Penn Laird

    07/13/2014

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    Will Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer kill Wisteria vine for good?

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    should kill Wisteria. Be sure to apply product undiluted to stump. Also, be sure to refer to the product label befire application.

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    14 of 14 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by John from Ky

    04/25/2019

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    I have a vine that is growing everywhere. Will Bonide Stump & Vine Killer help me kill it?

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    According to the label for, “for best results when treatingvinesthat grow on or around desirable plants, cut the vine first and treat as directed for stump treatments,” which is to apply the product undiluted and to completely cover the freshly cut surface. We recommend to read over theproduct labelinstructions for complete application instructions.

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    12 of 13 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by Tina from Minneapolis, Mn

    05/13/2019

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    Did I contaminate the soil by spraying the leaves of my invasive vine with Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer?
    I sprayed the leaves of an invasive green vine that keeps coming into my prepared flower bed. Is it safe to plant new plants there while I wait for the leaves of the sprayed vine to wither and die?

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    Ifcontacted the soil at all you would need to wait at least 6 months to plant in the area, or remove the soil and replace with new. If you just sprayed the leaves and there was minimal soil sprayed it should be ok to plant.

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    12 of 12 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by from Desoto, Tx

    05/16/2019

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    Can I use Bonide Stump & Vine killer in a flower bed?
    I have poison ivy everywhere and I am allergic to it. I have to completely cover up to work in my garden. Please help

    A

    Unfortunately, post-emergent herbicides that will kill the poison ivy effectively would likely also damage the flowers. It would probably be best to cut as much of the ivy as possible and then spot treat with.

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    11 of 11 people found this answer helpful.

  • Asked by John from Novato, California

    07/06/2018

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    Will Bonide Stump Out kill palm tree seedlings?
    I have loads of palm tree seedlings that drop from two palm trees in my mobile home garden; the mobile home park management will not cut the trees down. I am left with the task of getting rid of the seedlings that sprout from their seeds. Will "Stump Out" kill them?

    A

    Yes, can be used to eliminate sapplings of trees.

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    10 of 11 people found this answer helpful.

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Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer Help - Questions and Answers (2024)

FAQs

How to mix stump out stump and vine killer? ›

To apply as a Stump Treatment: Apply this product undiluted to kill stumps and prevent sprouting. Using the applicator top, completely cover the freshly cut surface. To use for Vine Control: For best results when treating vines such as poison oak, poison ivy, etc.

Does stump and vine killer work? ›

Yes. The Bonide Stump Out Stump & Vine Killer will kill the stump and the roots.

Does stump out work? ›

If you are not in a hurry it works fine. Also works much faster if the stump is fibrous. Have a lot of Stumps! This stuff really works for the do-it-yourself people!

How long does stump killer stay in soil? ›

Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer does persist in the soil so if you did treat the soil the manufacturer recommends that you wait 6-8 months before you replant anything in the area.

Can you plant after using stump remover? ›

Guidelines for Replanting After Stump Removal

Follow these tips for planting a new tree after stump grinding: Wait at least one year before replanting in the same spot as the stump was ground out. Longer is better to allow full decomposition of remaining roots. Test ‌soil pH and nutrients after one year.

How long does it take a stump out to work? ›

Natural methods, like Epsom salt or forced darkness, are effective but take months to kill the tree stump off fully. Chemical tree stump removers can accelerate the process and usually take four to six weeks.

Does stump killer actually work? ›

Unfortunately, tree stumps have strong roots, making them difficult to remove. That's where chemical stump removal helps. Chemical stump removers contain ingredients that increase the tree's decomposition process. They target the tree and roots, causing them to rot faster.

What will rot a stump fast? ›

High-nitrogen fertilizers can significantly speed up the natural decomposition process of a tree stump. Nitrogen is a vital element that promotes the growth of bacteria and fungi, essential decomposers. The method includes: Drill several deep holes into the stump using a large drill bit.

What is the best stump killer? ›

Epsom salt is a popular method for removing tree roots and stumps because it accelerates the decomposition of organic material. When you use Epsom salt on a tree stump, you can speed up the decaying process by up to seven years.

What is Bonide stump out made of? ›

Description. CHEMICAL REMOVAL – Unlike most other stump removers, Bonide Stump-Out Granules are made from sodium metabisulfite instead of potassium nitrate. OLD STUMPS – This stump killer is only going to work on tree stumps that have seasoned for 12-18 months prior to treatment.

What is the best stump killer for old stumps? ›

Some products use other chemicals, but potassium nitrate is widely regarded as being the most effective option.

How fast does stump killer work? ›

Natural methods, like Epsom salt or forced darkness, are effective but take months to kill the tree stump off fully. Chemical tree stump removers can accelerate the process and usually take four to six weeks.

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