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How do you Use rock salt to kill tree roots in mainline drain?
i'd like to know too. my dad said old timers put rock salt in toilet tank, so water is salty and slowly kills roots in sewer pipes. don't know if salt damages pipes though. Salt in toilet works (in the toilet) because it avoids metal piping (traps & such) in sinks & tubs (which salt Will corrode). It is a most direct way to main drain, which today are clay pipe or PVC. My experience is that roots only grow into old Clay pipe fittings & joints. I've replaced a 'few' with PVC & had no further trouble. If you can afford the major expense. But don't forget to irradicate the Source, as best you can.
Why a tree turns brown when its roots are cut?
The roots provide the life source to the tree , so, cut the roots, kill the tree.
Tree roots may grow into drain pipes what is this called?
Hydrotropism
How do you kill a cypress tree and its roots?
herbicide that kills cypress tree?
Do oak tree roots invade water lines?
Any trees roots will only enter water or drain pipes where there is a break in the line. No tree roots will enter a secure pipe.
How do you remove a tree?
cut the roots, but not to much of the root or you will kill it
Is it possible to cut or clear out tree roots out of a 2 inch drain pipe?
yes
Can rock salt kill a tree stump?
If tree roots are in your septic system, you really need to seek professional help. Rock salt will kill tree roots but they will still need to be removed.
Should you add more dirt on top of exposed tree roots?
No. The tree will cope fine. If you add six inches of soil onto tree roots you could kill the tree,
Will Clorox kill roots in sewer line?
No, there is root killer available that is copper sulfate crystals. It is supposed to kill the roots and not hurt the tree.
Can you cut above ground tree roots and tree survives?
You can trim a tree with no problem , but take too much and it will kill the tree.
Can you shorten the roots on a blossoming cherry tree and not kill it?
yes but dont over do it
