AboutJim Hyland Expertise I am an expert in Forestry, Forest Entomology, Forest Pest Control, and Forest Health. Extensive knowledge in Identification of insects and diseases of trees. Expert on Bark beetles and other insects that attack forests. Also a Registrated Forester with extensive knowledge in the management and care of forests.
Experience 34 years as State Pest Management Chief in a Southern state. Extensive knowledge in Forestry.
BS with major in Forest Management and Entomology Registered Forester Certified Pesticide Appicator
Question QUESTION: I had a willow in my back yard that destroyed my septic system.We replaced the system in April and cut the tree down last month.I have been putting round up on the stump and cutting any shoots that appear but will the little fine roots (looks like long black hair)continue to grow through the ground into my new system.I will be getting rid of the stump next summer but am i safe untill then?
ANSWER: There are several products that can be added to the septic tank and lines that will kill the roots in the lines. One of these is rootX Another is Roebic K-77 Root Killer or Roebic Foaming Root Killer (FRK). You may want to call a plumbing company and ask them what to use or maybe a company that installs septic tanks. Here are the web link to these products. I have no experience with either of these.
QUESTION: I dont have any roots in there now my main question is after the willow is cut down and i still have the stump will the small hair like roots continue to grow.
Answer The Roundup should have killed the root system. If you are not getting any sprouts coming up from the roots The system is essentially dead but these fine feeder roots may still be growing but will soon exhaust their food supply and die. I do not think you will have a problem with roots from this cut tree.
