"STUMP" likely refers to a herbicide used for controlling woody plants and brush. To give you the most accurate information, it would be helpful to know the full product name or the manufacturer. However, based on common usage, I can tell you about a popular product:
Stump Stop (by Ragan & Massey)
This is a ready-to-use herbicide for cut stump or basal bark treatment. It's effective in controlling a wide variety of woody plants and also kills poison ivy and poison oak.
Active Ingredient: Triclopyr 13.6%
Formulation: Ready-to-use liquid
Mode of Action:
Systemic herbicide: Absorbed by the plant and translocated throughout, reaching the roots and preventing regrowth.
Growth regulator: Triclopyr mimics plant growth hormones, disrupting normal growth processes and leading to plant death.
Target Plants:
Stump Stop controls nearly 100 varieties of woody plant species, including:
Alder
Birch
Dogwood
Elm
Hawthorne
Locust
Russian olive
Pine
Sumac
Willow
Poison ivy
Poison oak
Key Features and Benefits:
Effective control: Kills a wide range of woody plants and prevents resprouting.
Ready-to-use: No mixing required, making it convenient to apply.
Versatile application: Can be used as a cut stump treatment or basal bark treatment.
Rainfast: Resists wash-off from rain shortly after application.
Where to Use:
Forests
Rangeland
Permanent pastures
Industrial manufacturing sites
Rights-of-way
Fence rows
Non-irrigation ditch banks
Around farm buildings
Grazed areas
Wildlife openings
Important Considerations:
Safety: Always follow the instructions on the product label for safe handling and application. Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Non-target plants: Avoid contact with desirable vegetation as it can cause damage.
Environmental impact: Be mindful of potential effects on non-target organisms and the environment.
If you can provide more details about the specific "STUMP" product you're interested in, I can give you even more specific information.
