Picloram Weed Gel

Description

It’s as easy as 1 2 3!

1. 1. Cut the weed down to about 50mm above the ground and apply immediately;
   2. Take your bottle in hand and holding it upside down, gently squeeze a layer of the green gel onto the whole surface of the cut stem and some of the surrounding bark. If there are exposed roots extending from the weed, scrape off some of the surface and apply gel here too, especially with highly coppicing trees;
   3. Wave your weeds goodbye!

Unleash precision against woody invaders with Cut’n’Paste Picloram Weed Gel – an effective herbicide that can be used when and where you need it – it really is the silver bullet of weed control! Designed to kill tough coppicing shrub weeds like Moth Plant, Privet and Evergreen Buckthorn, Barberry and more – it’s useful on a wide range of weed plants that once seemed immovable.

As a land manager or conservation professional, you can now wield a tool that doesn’t just treat, but transforms. Sculpt your ideal landscape with targeted efficiency, knowing each application strikes at the heart of the toughest woody species. With Picloram Weed Gel, you’re not just managing weeds – you’re crafting the environment you envision, with surgical precision and unmatched potency.

Like all our products, because they are in a gel form there’s no spray and when used according to the label, in a highly targeted manner, it reduces the effects on the environment. Because we have no surfactant in the Picloram product, the possible harmful effects on geckos are avoided and the gel’s toxicity is kept to an absolute minimum.  Of course, this is vital when you’re working in sensitive conservation situations and with environmentally conscious customers.

Is Picloram Right For you?

View our weed directory to find out which gel you need for the weeds you’re tackling.

How To Apply Picloram Gel

1. 1. Cut the weed as close to the soil as possible and scrape bark off exposed roots.
   2. As quickly as possible after cutting (within a few minutes), liberally paste all exposed wood with a 3mm layer of gel, spreading the gel evenly.  Cut off any leafy shoots and paste the cuts too.
   3. If trunks are larger than 150mm, using an axe or a silky saw or similar – cut a series of “blazes” 15-20mm deep, spaced approx 20-40mm apart around main trunks. Then apply a 5mm layer of gel over the lower cut surface of the blaze.
   4. In the case of multi-stem plants, treat 80 percent of the stems including all main stems. The gel is quickly drawn into the plant’s root system sealing the cut.
   5. Plants should not regrow. Simply retreat any regrowth that does occur.
   6. If you believe the weed you are treating is particularly tough or really hard to deal with, try using a little of the MetGel with Bamboo Buster or Picloram in a “supermix”.

How To Control Moth Plant

• View our weed directory entry
• @bopregionalcouncil Watch Dave from Bay Of Plenty Biosecurity
• Watch videos on how to control common weeds

Notes and Caution

• Picloram does however, translocate through wet soils and should only be used when sensitive plants are not nearby.  In other words, it’s not recommended for use in the vicinity of other valued trees, shrubs or plants because of the possibility of soil movement of the Picloram from the treated plants. You are also advised to take care to avoid spillage when used anywhere near water courses.
• If you are worried about any possible negative effects on soil organisms and other nearby plants, or potential water-way run off, it is better to use one of our Glyphosate gels instead:  These are our Weed Gels ranges.

We are always happy to talk to you about your particular project.  If you’re a conservation group we offer discounts.  We understand conservation work and environmental restoration and give a personal service that you won’t find with big business.  Simply contact us to find out more.

Information

• ACTIVE INGREDIENT:  43g/kg Picloram Potassium Salt
• Picloram Weed Gel is EPA approved HSR101073. Not Dangerous Goods.
• Hazard Rating WARNING Skin Sensitisation Category 1.  Hazardous to soil Organisms.
• SDS/Hazard Note Picloram Gel (03/06/2026 PDF opens in new tab)
• Picloram Label 2026 (PDF opens in new tab)