Title: Brush Busters: How to Beat Mesquite - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Headings: Brush Busters: How to Beat Mesquite
Brush Busters: How to Beat Mesquite
A safe, simple and effective three-step method to control mesquite on small or large acreages
Individual Plant Treatment Series
Brush Busters Leaf Spray Method
Prepare equipment
Mix herbicides
Spray the mesquite
Keep in mind when spraying:
Brush Busters Stem Spray Method
Prepare equipment
Mix the herbicide with diesel
Spray the Mesquite
Keep in mind when spraying:
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Content: Pour the required amount of Triclopyr into the mixing container, and then bring to the total volume desired by adding diesel fuel. Shake well to ensure thorough mixing. Rough-bark mesquites (usually older trees) are much harder to kill than smooth-bark mesquites. Spray the Mesquite
Stem applications are effective throughout the year, but the best time to spray is during the growing season when temperatures are high. Be sure to adjust the sprayer nozzle to deliver a narrow, coneshaped mist. Hold the nozzle within 1 to 2 inches off the mesquite stem, and spray the plant’s trunk from the ground line to 12 inches up the stem. Apply the mixture to all sides of the trunk, wetting the plant almost to the point of runoff. Keep in mind when spraying: Follow all label directions. Cost of treatment increases as plant density and number of stems per plant increases.