How many weeks before cutting should trees and brush receive a basil spray treatment to prevent regrowth?

The recommended timeframe for applying a basal spray treatment to trees and brush in order to prevent regrowth is typically around two weeks before cutting. This duration allows the herbicide sufficient time to be effectively absorbed by the plant tissue, which leads to a reduction in the potential for regrowth after removal.

In this context, too short a timeframe, such as one week, may not give the herbicide enough time to act thoroughly, potentially resulting in incomplete control of the plants. Conversely, if the treatment is applied too far in advance, such as three or four weeks prior, the environmental factors, plant health, or other variables might diminish the herbicide's effectiveness by the time cutting occurs. Therefore, a two-week window strikes a balance that maximizes the herbicide's efficacy while ensuring the timing aligns well with the cutting operation.