Contrary to popular belief, tordon isn't the best out there. Locusts aren't even in their kill list. Dow AgroSciences – Tordon® RTU specialty herbicide
In 1987, my parents lost about 6 acres of red pines to the infamous "October snowstorm" in southern VT. Today it's all grown back as white birch, with a few other species here and there. Oh, how I wish one of those black locust "infestations" had taken place then. We'd have 6 acres of prime firewood and fence posts.
Thanks for all the recomendations everyone. Raining here today so I am doing more research on herbicides and techniques. As far as using them for fence posts? Not an option. They are to big and none of the farmers around here fence anymore. No small dairy farms just mega dairies and cash croppers. They rip fence lines out with bulldozers so they can plant more crops.
Sorry, I worded/quoted that bad. It was in no way directed at you. Just wanted op to see that list. Ive Killed stuff with it that isnt on the list as well, but hes dealing with DNR. They gonna want it done "right" methinks.
The best product I've used is Fertilome Brush and Stump killer. The only problem with it is if the roots of the stump you use it on are intertwined with the roots of a living tree close to it, albeit another variety of tree or not, you'll kill the living tree in the process right along with the stump. I learned that a few years ago.
Smartest decision you could've made when dealing with .gov Ask him about a county extension for your herbicide. He will Know the cheapest Source locally.
DNR guy already told me I can't use Tordon. He called it "the nuclear option". So far I am using 41% Roundup and I have some Garlon4 waiting in the wings. Hopefully when I meet him Tuesday he will ok what I have treated so far. I have used Garlon4Ultra in the past. The DNR paid me to kill poison ivy, virgina creeper, and some other red vine in my woods. It worked great on vines.
When I got home from da woods there was a package in the mailbox I may need an intervention if I keep buying crap to hang in the ManShed,,
I remember Tordon used to have Osage Orange and Locust on the label, because that is what the NRCS required on CRP. I’m sure they changed the label to push a new type of chemical they are selling. I would call the Roundup option the “nuclear option “ as it will kill everything growing in the area, while Tordon will only kill broad leafs. Let us know what his recommendation is, as I am clearing out several acres of hayfield that is overgrown with brush. Our county extension agent is still recommending Tordon. Thanks, Charles
