Kudzu ( Pueraria lobata ) was introduced in the early 1900s from Japan as a forage craw and a way to ascertain eroding . Its vine can grow up to several feet a Clarence Day . But it has become a serious pestilence , suffocating Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree and terra firma . There are some post - emerging herbicides that control kudzu , but they must be apply correctly and systematically . consort to the University of Georgia , completely eradicating kudzu can take three to 10 years of repeated treatments so as to deplete base military reserve .
Escort XP
Dupont ’s Escort XP is an herbicide used to curb widow’s weeds like kudzu vine and woody plants on right - of - style , non - crop region , industrial sites , unimproved turf grass and conifer and hardwood plantations . It is not labeled for use on food crops . Escort XP ’s principal component is metsulfuron methyl . Use Escort XP to extirpate kudzu vine in mid - summer . If applied in insensate , wet or drought - stress condition , it will not be efficacious .
Transline
Dow AgroScience ’s Transline controls herbaceous sess , woody skirmish and legume with its chief component , clopyralid . It should be applied to Pueraria lobata from June through August . Transline is used in hardwood orchard and wildlife direction areas because most hardwoods and conifers are tolerant . After spraying Transline , do not enter treated country until the sprays have dried . According to the recording label , it should not be used in greenhouses , establish grass is broad ( though eatage seedlings are not ) and several states have specific restrictions .
Banvel 720
Arysta ’s Banvel 720 is a combination of Dicamba and 2,4 - D that can be applied to kudzu in August and September . It is used on broadleaf weeds and brush in pasture , mountain range , fallow system and some cropland areas . According to Arboriculture & Urban Forestry , when applied properly it will not harm skunk plants . Banvel should not be sprayed straight into water or where runoff could contaminate surface water . It should be observe off from the root zone of desirable works .
Veteran 720
Riverdale ’s Veteran 720 is a water system - soluble herbicide that should be sprayed on kudzu from August through October . It is used by industry to control broadleaf weeds and skirmish . It can be applied to fencing rows , rights - of - way , forest brush , barren , eatage , rangelands and non - cropland surface area . Its active component is dimethlamine saltiness . Veteran 720 is erosive and can make irreversible eye damage if right chemical - resistant clothing and eye protection are not used . It is toxic to aquatic invertebrates and nontarget plants .
