How do you remove moss from pavement?

Answer 1

The following materials are licensed for control of Spanish moss and/or ball moss: TC Tribasic Copper Sulphate, Blue Shield, Basic Copper 53, Micro Flo Basic Copper 53, Micro Flo Copper 3 FL. It should be noted that there is evidence that copper-based herbicides and fungicides may cause damage to tender growth on oak trees. As with all herbicides, when using these materials read and follow label directions carefully.

Hand removal of Spanish moss is possible and can be done successfully on small trees by standing on a ladder or using a pole. For larger trees, a basket-truck or "cherry-picker" is usually necessary. The procedure is labor intensive and costly. Homeowners would be well advised to consider the ecological benefits of Spanish moss and let the plant grow unless heavy infestation is endangering the health of the tree through reduced light. In such cases, hand removal of the denser festoons coupled with judicious pruning of light-suppressed branches will usually restore the tree to a more attractive and healthier condition. Hand removal of ball moss is possible as well. Use caution, as tearing out of firmly attached clumps may damage twigs, opening the way for secondary infection by fungi or insects.

Answer 2

Go to your Hardware Store as they have some great products out there for getting moss off the roof of one's house. One mixture would be 1/4 cup of trisodium phosphate (TSP) and one quart of household bleach in 1 gallon of water. Do NOT use a pressure washer on composite roofs, as it can loosen the granules from the shingles, reducing its lifespan by 3 to 5 years. Don't forget those gutters! Be safe, and wear good runners or gumboots with good tread to prevent sliding off the roof.

Answer 3

A moss killer to eliminate subsequent dispersal and growing of spores and a rake are ways to rid the lawn of moss even though they may be temporary remedies that need to be repeated if the soil is compacted, poorly drained and shady and therefore moss-prone. Getting rid of the moss is only the beginning. The soil has to be changed with an aeration seeding and or a pH change with sulfur.

Answer 4

Moss thrives in areas with low light and dampness. Add light to the area by pruning trees and shrubbery, and make sure that sprinklers are not spraying in the effected area. In the meantime moss has no root system, so scrub the area with a wire-bound or stiff brush.

Answer 5

Moss on a roof actually improves watertightness, and holds slates together. If moss is an inconvenience for you, you can hire a professional to clean the roof for you, and they will allocate a time.

Answer 6

you have to scrape it off or either go to a home store like Rona and they can tell you how to get rid of it just scrape it of with something spiky and then use your power washer to clean it

Answer 7

Use a Flamethrower