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Eradicating Invasive Bamboo in Northern Virginia

A homeowner has an uncontrolled bamboo patch near their house, cut from 30 feet to 4 feet. Three landscapers proposed: regular Roundup, mechanical removal with a Dingo, or Roundup plus DeepRoot rhizome barrier. What actually works?

Effective Eradication Protocol

Dig out root systems to nearly 3 feet deep
Then either:
- Cover with black plastic, weighted with rocks, OR
- Monthly Roundup applications

Bamboo eradication is difficult and persistent. The rhizome barrier alone won't kill existing roots—it only contains future spread. Combining deep excavation with sustained suppression is the only reliable approach.

Jonathan
www.ecologica.com

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