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I'm not quite sure, but I think that about 4.5kg of salt will kill a tree. I read about this on some forum....and I'm doing the experiment on the tree that is blocking my flat so we'll see...
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How do you Use rock salt to kill tree roots in mainline drain?
i'd like to know too. my dad said old timers put rock salt in toilet tank, so water is salty and slowly kills roots in sewer pipes. don't know if salt damages pipes though. Salt in toilet works (in the toilet) because it avoids metal piping (traps & such) in sinks & tubs (which salt Will corrode). It is a most direct way to main drain, which today are clay pipe or PVC. My experience is that roots only grow into old Clay pipe fittings & joints. I've replaced a 'few' with PVC & had no further trouble. If you can afford the major expense. But don't forget to irradicate the Source, as best you can.
How do you kill a silver birch tree?
Table salt kills trees and shrubs. Look at the branches of the tree. However far they spread out, is where the roots are. You would put lots of salt on those areas and water it. Make sure the salt disolves. Or, dig a trench in those areas and put salt & water in it.
How do you kill banyan tree grown on the house wall?
" Nitric Acid " kill Banyan Tree but it not for lifetime . Banyan tree (Ficus Bengalensis ) is immortal . It has a power to regenerate in 5-6 month . So it can not be destroyed fully . You can try " SBK " or "Copper Choloride " or " Sodium Cholorate " - Creosote or " Root Kill " To kill a banyan tree . You have to give the chemicals into the tree with some water . The tree will die in a week . Thank You .
How do you kill a cypress tree and its roots?
herbicide that kills cypress tree?
How can kill a tree with Mercury?
Drill the tree till you can see the center of the tree and inject mercury!
Can rock salt kill a tree stump?
If tree roots are in your septic system, you really need to seek professional help. Rock salt will kill tree roots but they will still need to be removed.
Why would you pour rock salt down your toilet drain?
Rock salt helps to kill tree roots that may be growing in your sewer line.You should try flushing 2 cups a week down your toilet.
Can a laburnum tree be killed by putting rock salt around the base of the tree?
Only if you put bath salt.
Can you use salt to kill a sap tree?
I think not!
Will watering a pine tree with salt water kill the tree?
yes eventually it will die
Does rock salt get rid of elm tree roots?
ya
Why do trees become dead when you add salt to it?
Salt will draw out water from the cells of a plant or tree causing the cells to be dry and die. Enough salt in the right places can kill a tree.
Will salt water from a pool in a seepage pit kill a tree?
Plants have different tolerances to salt. Most pools are between 4 and 6% salt. Therefore it depends on the tree and the % of salt in the water. However I say the answer is yes.
How do you Use rock salt to kill tree roots in mainline drain?
i'd like to know too. my dad said old timers put rock salt in toilet tank, so water is salty and slowly kills roots in sewer pipes. don't know if salt damages pipes though. Salt in toilet works (in the toilet) because it avoids metal piping (traps & such) in sinks & tubs (which salt Will corrode). It is a most direct way to main drain, which today are clay pipe or PVC. My experience is that roots only grow into old Clay pipe fittings & joints. I've replaced a 'few' with PVC & had no further trouble. If you can afford the major expense. But don't forget to irradicate the Source, as best you can.
Can you cut above ground tree roots and tree survives?
You can trim a tree with no problem , but take too much and it will kill the tree.
How do you remove a tree?
cut the roots, but not to much of the root or you will kill it
How do you kill a silver birch tree?
Table salt kills trees and shrubs. Look at the branches of the tree. However far they spread out, is where the roots are. You would put lots of salt on those areas and water it. Make sure the salt disolves. Or, dig a trench in those areas and put salt & water in it.
