Strawberry guava — basal bark herbicide

For stems 2–15 cm diameter, basal bark application is less labor-intensive than cut-stump and avoids the need to cut each stem. Works year-round on non-senescent trees.

1. Apply herbicide to lower 30 cm of bark completely around stem. 2. Wet but do not puddle; application rate ~10–15 mL per stem. 3. Treat during dry weather; 8+ hours without rain required. 4. Allow 6+ months for full efficacy; dead standing trees fall progressively.

PPE per herbicide label. Avoid spray drift onto desirable adjacent species.

High for stems under 15 cm; reduced efficacy on thicker bark without pre-scoring.