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Controlling Saw Palmetto with Triclopyr (Brush-B-Gon)

Saw palmetto resprouts from rhizomes after cutting. Homeowners can use triclopyr (Brush-B-Gon), sprayed every 4 weeks during summer growth. It takes persistence. Pros use restricted herbicides (Garlon + Accord) for large areas. No quick fix—repeated treatment is necessary.

Cutting alone stimulates regrowth; herbicide must reach the root system.

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