Yes. Years ago I needed to get rid of a smallish tree stump. Had a friend drill a few holes in it, saved my meat grease, when I had a cup or two poured it in the holes. Took maybe two or three months to completely rot the stump. Use the longest drill bit you can find and drill as deep as you can into the main root and add more near the main root. It will draw insects that helps as well.
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These are only about 1 inch diameter hollow stalks. Kind of reminds you of bamboo stalks. The chemical method said to just pour down the hollow stalks. Maybe doing the same with meat grease will help?
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Yep, between the grease and bugs it will die. If it spreads like bamboo plants youâll probably have to spray the surrounding area a couple times a year though. Bamboo is a nightmare to get rid of even if youâre vigilant, but possible.
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Sorry @muth i donât, we have very strict laws about Japanese knotweed in the U.K. and it has to be dealt with very carefully. Here is some information about how we deal with it here.
Thatâs a very smart fence you have there by the way.
âTo get rid of Japanese knotweed in the UK, use a glyphosate-based systemic weedkiller, applied carefully (often injected into stems or sprayed on mature leaves in late summer/autumn) over 2-3 years, or hire a professional for guaranteed removal, as itâs tough and legally regulated, with disposal strictly controlled. Never put it in green waste or compost; it must be disposed of as controlled waste.
DIY Treatment (Requires Patience & Care)
- Timing is Key:
Apply glyphosate when the plant is actively growing and sending energy to its roots (late summer/autumn).
- Method:
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Stem Injection: Inject concentrated glyphosate into each hollow stem, just above a node (joint), using a large-bore needle.
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Spraying: Use a suitable glyphosate product on mature leaves, but be cautious to avoid harming other plants.
- Follow-Up:
Expect regrowth (bushy, small leaves) the following spring and treat it again; it usually takes 2-3 years for full control.
- Safety & Legality:
Wear protective gear (gloves, eye protection).Check with your local council about permitted burning.
Professional Removal (Recommended for Guarantees)
- Accredited Specialists:
Hire companies with specific accreditations for guaranteed, effective removal, especially if selling or near neighbours.
- Guarantees:
Professionals often provide insurance-backed guarantees, which DIY methods lack.
Crucial Disposal Rules (UK Law)
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DO NOT: Compost, put in green waste bins, or add to household waste.
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DO: Dispose of as controlled waste, often requiring specialist disposal or burial after treatment.
Legal Considerations
- Neighbour Notification: If knotweed is on your property and spreading, you must give neighbours notice to treat it before pursuing legal action for encroachmentâ
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Thank you @Lucas_James_Holden That was very thorough. I remember reading similar articles but nothing about pursuing legal action if necessary. I do have a company that may be able to help me. Itâs worth the ask.
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@muth you are very welcome, I only wish I could be of more help.
I know I am late to the party but I would like to wish everyone here a Happy New Year. I have had some health issues and other priorities but I hope to spend more time here on the forum like I used to as Iâve missed you all but it seems I have a lot of reading and catching up to do first.
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Thank you mate, I appreciate that. I hope everything is okay with you and yours.
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Ok, so Iâm retired so hobbies are pretty much everything at this stage.
Woodworking
Photography
Videography, editing, production
Audio recording, mixing, mastering
Firearms
Working at a range a couple times a week (Consider this a hobby as a social aspect of firearms)
Radio CB, GMRS, Ham
Drone (extension of videography)
Cooking/Grilling
Vaping (Coiling, mixing)
Musician (Bass, Keyboards)
Paranormal observation (consider this vicarious as I am not sensitive and have little ability)
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Oh heck, skip the back reading and adopt the attitude, âFrom Today Onwardâ. 
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Try acupuncture. Iâve been getting it myself for my Graveâs and they hit what millennials call the âgummy pointâ 
. Itâs the spot we all call the third eye (yin tang) which translates to Hall of Impression. I see things when I have it done. The first time I saw bursts of purplish-blue colors. Now Iâm seeing more yellow and my body felt like my molecules were separating. Like I was getting kind of airy, hmm.
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Thatâs why theyâre called a nightmare. If you uproot them it encourages the rhizomes to spread. I didnât know this and pulled a lot of them in the past. I also didnât know that if you let them go to bloom the tiny seeds fall or blow off the flowers.
I wish that guy lived around here. You found a good one!
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So you stuck a needle in your pineal gland? Yikes! Keep me informed please. Iâm pretty sure mine is completely calcified from fluoride but who knows.
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Clumping bamboo doesnât spread, it clumps in one area. The other variety really does spread, youâre right about that. I wonât use any kind of spray unless itâs harmless to birds, beneficial insects and other wildlife. My friend who has a farm in Arkansas uses agricultural vinegar to control weeds on his crops. I might try that. I donât think I consume enough meat to collect enough grease to spread around the area. But whatever I have I can try that too. I just want to be careful not to attract coyotes. They live nearby in the reservation.
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Good grief, no! That would be a very long needle indeed.
Calcification from fluoride is still unproven so donât give up on your remote viewing skills yet, ha. Have you looked into the militaryâs techniques. Theyâve been developing remote viewing ever since the cold war. It doesnât happen overnight. You have to train yourself and the military is very good with discipline. Iâll have to find an interview for you with an ex-military personnel who was trained with this technique. What he has to say will blow your mind.
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Lol, exactly! The pineal gland is what âweâ (paranormal friends) consider the 3rd eye. It is considered the active gland for remote viewing.
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Good news, I found that interview for you. Itâs friggin long but the chapters are laid out.
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Groove! Thanks! Perfect day. Home alone and itâs cold outside. Perfect for a long video.
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@SmilingOgre Iâd love to hear what you thought about that interview if you had a chance to watch some of it. It took me several days to get through all of it but I found every minute of it captivating.
Shawn Ryan is an ex Navy Seal and many (not all) of his guests are connected to the military in some way with hair raising stories. One guest, not military, is a young man who is a professional hacker (white hat) who dedicates his services to finding online pedophiles.
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