Bamboo is the world’s fastest-growing plant, shooting out of the ground at an astonishing four centimeters per second. At this rate, certain bamboo species can grow 91 cm in a single day.
HOW TO KILL IT
- Bamboo is a hardy and durable plant, so using herbicides doesn’t fully kill regrowth but can prevent new growth. Grass herbicides, also known as glyphosate herbicides, are the most effective pesticides for killing bamboo. When applying herbicides to your bamboo shoots, spray new shoots as early as possible. The earlier you apply the herbicide, the more effective it will be.
- The first step in manual removal is to remove all above-ground bamboo growth using a hand saw. Chop down the bamboo poles as close to the ground as possible. Dig out the rhizomes, working your way from the outer portion of the root system to the inner section. The outer areas of the roots are less intertwined and strong, making removal easier. If you’re having trouble removing the roots, loosen the soil with a spade or shovel.