Tordon RTU Herbicide
Tordon RTU Herbicide
Tordon RTU is a ready-to-use herbicide manufactured by DOW/CORTEVA, an applied as a cut surface treatment. Since it is ready-to-use, Tordon RTU does not need to be diluted or mixed with water or any other liquid.
It is formulated with the active ingredients picloram and 2,4-D, and can be used to control trees by using various methods. It can be applied by injection, frill or girdle treatment, and it is also effective as a stump remover.
Tordon RTU is effective against cedar, hickory, dogwood, and other hard to control trees. Tordon RTU is ideal for removing trees that are taking over forest lands and destroying other non-cropland sites.
Tools Needed
To apply Tordon RTU, tree trunk injector equipment is needed. When using the frill or girdle treatment, you will need an ax to cut and score the tree bark. To treat the cuts or treat a tree stump, a sprayer or a paint brush will be needed to apply the Tordon to the affected site.
How to Use
- Step 1: There are multiple methods of applications for Tordon RTU. For tree injection, use 1 milliliter of Tordon RTU and inject it through the tree bark all the way around the tree at ground level every 2 to 3 inches between the edges of the injection sites.
- Step 2: To kill tree stumps, spray or paint the solution on the cambium area of the stump next to the bark with Tordon RTU.
- Step 3: For frill or girdle treatments you will make a single hack girdle or "frill" of cuts with an ax through the bark completely around the tree, making the cuts overlap. You can then spray the Tordon RTU or paint the injured areas, using enough to make the areas wet.
Where to Use
Tordon RTU can be applied to various types of trees found in non-cropland areas, forest sites, fence lines, roadsides, and rights-of-way.
This product should not be applied on residential or commercial lawns or near ornamental trees and shrubs.
Tordon RTU can be applied anytime an unwanted tree or tree stump needs to be removed from specific areas. Treatment applications can be made at any time during the year, but do not treat maple trees during spring sap flow.
Safety Information
Tordon RTU is safe to use when applied according to label directions. Tordon RTU is not recommended for use on residential or commercial lawns. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when cutting or injecting trees and applying Tordon RTU.
Special Considerations
Tordon RTU is a ready-to-use herbicide and does not require dilution. Tordon RTU can be applied in various ways, always read the product label for specific directions on each application method for the best results. Do not apply within the root zone of desired trees as they may be affected by through root uptake by movement into the topsoil or by excretion of the product from nearby treated trees.
Availability | Online |
Restricted Use | No |
Shipping Restrictions | AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Brand | CORTEVA |
Keith's Pro Tips | "When applying Tordon RTU to hard to control trees such as dogwood, hickory, and maples, apply the herbicide to one continuous cut instead of multiple cuts spaced around the tree." |
Product Drawbacks | Tordon RTU is not recommended for eliminating weeds. When weed control is needed, we recommend an herbicide that is labeled for the specific area being treated. |
Target Pests | Tordon RTU controls the following woody plants and trees: Ailanthus, Alder, Aspen, Birch, Cedar, Cherry, Dogwood, Elm, Firs, Green Ash, Gum, Hawthorn, Hickory, Hornbeam, Maples, Oaks, Pecan, Persimmon, Serviceberry, Sourwood, and Sweetbay. |
Application Equipment | Gloves |
Application Methods | Basal Treatment, Injection, Spot Treatment |
Active Ingredient | Picloram- 5.4%, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid- 20.9% |
Product Type | Herbicide |
Formulation | Ready-To-Use |
Application Rate | Tordon RTU is a ready-to-use herbicide and does not require mixing and should not be diluted. |
Shelf Life | Tordon RTU will last for up to 1 to 2 years when stored according to the product label. Store Tordon RTU in a cool, dry storage location. |
Yield | When injection unwanted trees, 1 millimeter of Tordon RTU is enough to treat 1 tree. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Time to Kill | Tordon RTU can take up to 2 weeks to kill vegetation. Please reapply after 7-10 days if you do not see immediate results. |
Comparable Products | Tricolpyr 4 |
Incompatible Grass Types | Bentgrass, St Augustine |
EPA Registration # | 62719-31 |
Instructiones for use are good.
Looked at the two Jobs today; the product is noticeably effective.
i BROUGHT ANYOTHER BOTTLE...YES I RECOMMEND IT
Restricted Use | No |
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Shipping Restrictions | AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Availability | Online |
Signal Word | CAUTION |
Keith's Pro Tip | "When applying Tordon RTU to hard to control trees such as dogwood, hickory, and maples, apply the herbicide to one continuous cut instead of multiple cuts spaced around the tree." |
Target Pests Multi | Cherry, Oak, Ailanthus, Alder, Aspen, Birch, Cedar, Dogwood, Elm, Firs, Green Ash, Gum, Hawthorn, Hickory, Hornbeam, Maples, Pecan, Persimmon, Serviceberry, Sourwood, Sweetbay |
Time to Kill | Tordon RTU can take up to 2 weeks to kill vegetation. Please reapply after 7-10 days if you do not see immediate results. |
Chemical Type | Herbicide |
Formulation | Ready-To-Use |
Application Methods | Basal Treatment, Injection, Spot Treatment |
Product Drawbacks | Tordon RTU is not recommended for eliminating weeds. When weed control is needed, we recommend an herbicide that is labeled for the specific area being treated. |
Active Ingredient | Picloram- 5.4%, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid- 20.9% |
Application Equipment | Gloves |
Mix Rate | Tordon RTU is a ready-to-use herbicide and does not require mixing and should not be diluted. |
Low Use Rate | 5.81 oz./1,000 sq. ft. |
High Use Rate | 11.63 oz./1,000 sq. ft. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Yield | When injection unwanted trees, 1 millimeter of Tordon RTU is enough to treat 1 tree. |
EPA Registration No. | 62719-31 |
Shelf Life | Tordon RTU will last for up to 1 to 2 years when stored according to the product label. Store Tordon RTU in a cool, dry storage location. |
Comparable Products | Tricolpyr 4 |
Children or pets? | No |
Property Characteristics | Grazing Animals |
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Q:will this product kill bamboo and if so what is the most effective method of disbursement?3/25/24A:No, it will not control bamboo. We recommend using Ecomazapyr 2 SL Herbicide, which is labeled to control Japanese bamboo and golden bamboo. https://www.solutionsstores.com/imazapyr-2-sl-herbicide
Amanda
3/26/24 -
Q:Will Tordon RTU kill oleanders? I have several large ones I want rid of.3/8/24A:No, this product won't control them. Since oleander is a type of evergreen shrub your best bet is to use a non-selective herbicide. Keep in mind that these type of products will kill all plants it contacts and may not allow for replanting for a set period of time.
Amanda
3/8/24 -
Q:Where can we buy this product ?1/5/24A:I ordered online from a feed and seed store. Can't remember which one.
Resa Wilcox
1/6/24Certified Buyer -
Q:Tordon painted.on bald cypress stump kill nearby magnolia bush & white pine.?9/2/23A:Untreated trees can occasionally be affected by root uptake of Tordon RTU Herbicide through movement into the topsoil or by excretion of the product from the roots of nearby treated trees. It may kill magnolia bush and white pine for these reasons. Do not apply this product within the root zone of desirable trees unless such injury can be tolerated.
Amanda Chavez
9/5/23Certified Buyer -
Q:Is it like round-up?8/4/23
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Q:I have unknown vines coming up through my evergreen tree. If I cut the vine at an angle and paint the cut with Tordon RTU, will the vine die, but not the tree?7/30/23A:Give it a try wont hurt
William Gahr
7/30/23Certified Buyer -
Q:What happens to the tree after it dies. Can if fall on the house next to it?12/3/22A:Yes, the tree likely will fall. It sounds like you should probably have the tree cut down and then either have the stump ground or treat the stump with Tordon to keep it from regrowing.
Brian Utecht
12/4/22Certified Buyer -
Q:If Tordon is sprayed on the bark of a large Silver birch tree will it die ?9/30/22A:I have never sprayed it; I would be very very careful; it's strong.. (and will drift)
Jeannette Simpson
9/30/22Certified Buyer -
Q:Will it kill Chinese elm ?8/22/22A:Tordon RTU Herbicide will not control Chinese elm. This product should not be applied on residential or commercial lawns or near ornamental trees and shrubs.
Amanda Chavez
8/22/22Certified Buyer -
Q:Accidentally kills a tree by applying small amount in root zone. How long before I can replant the area?7/25/22A:Tordon RTU Herbicide is highly active as a herbicide, is water-soluble, can move with surface runoff water, and can remain phytotoxic for a year or more if it gets into the soil.
Amanda Chavez
7/25/22Certified Buyer