Are there any new products on the market for killing Kudzu?
Most of the better products that do a good job on Kudzu are not available to homeowners. Not sure if you’ve already tried to use any of the products that contain the active ingredient; “Triclopyr”. You can it find being sold under the names of “Brush-B-Gone” or “Brush-Killer” at the hardware stores. It was made specifically to control hard-to-kill brush and vine species and works better than Roundup. There are two ways you can use it to control Kudzu; 1) Use a 2% solution (2 1/2 oz. Triclopyr per One gallon of water) and spray the entire vine. I’d recommend using a “Spreader-Sticker” to insure proper coverage and to get more of the mixture into the vine. You can find a “spreader-sticker” at some of the hardware stores OR at one of your local Agricultural Supply stores. OR 2) Cut the vines back to soil level and use a 25% solution (5 oz. Triclopyr per One gallon of water) and apply it (with a paintbrush or spray) onto the cut surfaces within 10 minutes after cutting. Again, it’s better
