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How to Kill Mesquite Trees in Texas
How to Kill Mesquite Trees in Texas. Mesquite trees are one of the most common trees found in Texas. Ranchers in Texas dislike mesquite greatly because it takes over grazing land and the large thorns on its branches can harm livestock. Mesquite is a hardy plant, and can be a challenge to remove.
Mesquite trees are one of the most common trees found in Texas. Ranchers in Texas dislike mesquite greatly because it takes over grazing land and the large thorns on its branches can harm livestock. Mesquite is a hardy plant, and can be a challenge to remove.
Things You'll Need
Leather gloves
Thick-soled boots
Safety goggles
Chain saw, hatchet or machete
Commercial herbicide
Vegetable oil or liquid dish detergent
Spray bottle or spray gun
Clear out the trees above ground with a chainsaw, hatchet or machete, cutting down to the roots as close as possible. Load the branches into a container or truck, or burn a controlled brush fire nearby to dispose of branches. Wear protective clothing, including leather gloves, long sleeves, jeans, thick-soled boots and safety goggles.
Mix one part herbicide with three parts vegetable oil or liquid dish detergent and pour the mixture into a spray bottle or spray gun.
Spray herbicide directly onto the tree stumps and surrounding area, making sure to cover any small budding trees. Alternately, plow up or hoe the tree's roots.
