Tordon RTU Herbicide
CORTEVA
Tordon RTU Herbicide
Tordon RTU Herbicide is a ready-to-use specialty herbicide used to kill and prevent invasive trees from growing. It can be used along roads, fence lines, and various non-cropland areas to control aspen, ash, dogwood, hickory, and other tree types.
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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.
When to Use
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 | 32 Ounce: 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 |
4/9/18
Connie S.
Verified Buyer
Used on intrusive tree and vines
I just applied it to an unwanted tree. It finally stopped raining. Now I have to wait... may have to reapply but it is easy to use and is very blue to mark application site.
2/1/18
Andy P.
Verified Buyer
effective and affordable
Easy to use and I know it works I have used it in the past. Will need to order more.
10/9/17
Gilbert V.
Verified Buyer
It Works
Works better than I thought it would. Applied directly to tree stump and with 1 week it was obvious it was working great.
Shipping was fantastically fast. Customer service was great.
Shipping was fantastically fast. Customer service was great.
4/5/16
Clark E
Verified Buyer
Tordon RTU - Kill that stump once and for all!
Very effective stump killer. I use a small sprayer that you find in the travel section of Walmart cosmetics. (Fits nicely in a basket on my ATV!)I adjust the nozzle to generate a light yet relatively coarse spray. I spray the Tordon RTU on the outer edge of the freshly cut stump to wet the cambium layer. All done!
| 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 |
Questions and Answers
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Q:Does it kill African tulip?1/28/22A:Tordon RTU Herbicide is not labeled to eliminate African tulip. Unfortunately, not many products will have African tulip mentioned on the label. Since African tulip is a type of tulip tree we recommend using MSM Turf Herbicide (Manor), which is labeled to eliminate tulip trees. https://www.solutionsstores.com/msm-turf-herbicide-manor
Amanda Chavez
1/28/22Certified Buyer -
Q:Can you get Gordon FYI in a clear color?10/18/21A:To the best of my knowledge, it only comes in the deep blue color. Having a color is very helpful so you can monitor where this chemical has been placed. The Tordon RTU color does fade to nothing in about a week or two.
Sue Brant
10/19/21Certified Buyer -
Q:Will this kill linden trees?9/19/21A:Linden trees are not specifically mentioned on the product label, but it is recommended to not apply Tordon RTU Specialty Herbicide within the root zone of desirable trees. Once applied this product can remain phytotoxic for a year or more if it gets into the soil leading to plant injury or possible death.
Amanda Chavez
9/20/21Certified Buyer -
Q:What will kill a sumac tree or tree of heaven?9/15/21A:I have no idea, store never shipped my item (tordon)
Luis Villarreal
9/16/21Certified Buyer -
Q:Will this work on a bougainvillea? If not can you recommend something that will?8/29/21A:We don't have bougainvillea in North Alabama, but I feel sure Tordon would "kill" Bougainvillea; you are wanting to "kill" it? consider selling the bougainvillea....someone might come dig it
Jeannette Simpson
8/30/21Certified Buyer -
Q:Tordon RTU PRICE IN Kolkata West Bengal?8/4/21
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Q:Will this work on bamboo ?7/4/21A:I would assume it works on Bamboo. I've never tried. It works, eventually, on Mimosas. A very invasive tree that grows like crazy down here. For a larger tree it takes a few applications.
Sue Brant
9/14/21Certified Buyer -
Q:Is there a health warning for people or pets?6/28/21
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Q:Can it kill coconut tree ?and what is the actual way to apply on coconut tree5/25/21A:This stuff is amazing. I cut a small tree and put the herbicide on top. It soaks through and stops new growth.
Sharon Broussard
5/25/21Certified Buyer -
Q:I have several young trees growing in my hillside flowerbed. Can I use Tordon without killing all of the Tiger Lilys?4/25/21
