Scrub Oak Control for Camp Maintenance: Roundup Application

Church group in Utah (near Zion) must spray scrub oak to keep roads/campsites clear. Located in Las Vegas, need product advice.

Recommendation: Roundup (Glyphosate)

• Safe herbicide, kills any green plant sprayed.
• Translocates to roots for complete kill.
• Leave dead trunks for later chipping/cutting.
• Caution: Kills all vegetation — avoid desirable plants.

Application

• Wet leaf surface only.
• Need water, Roundup, sprayer.
• Backpack (4-5 gal) or hand-pump (1 gal) sprayers.
• Best to clear all vegetation in use areas.