In message , Martin
writes
On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 17:12:08 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann"
wrote:

You might try spraying glyphosate (Roundup and others) on all the
green parts. But having fought a battle against bamboo some years
ago, I know that you will have to apply it quite a few times at
fortnightly intervals when it is in full growth.

You could try breeding pandas.

Do you get a commission for advertising products based on
glyphosate?
)

That was the only one on sale at the lasr three garden centres I
visited, and I was not certain whether the OP knew how to find
glyphosate. My apologies.

No need to apologise. Only Roundup is on sale in these parts too.

Are you sure about that?

Most big chain DIY stores (eg B&Q, Homebase) have their own brand of
glyphosate based weedkiller. And Zeneca (or whatever they are called
this week) has another glyphosate salt weedkiller that is essentially
equivalent.

No point putting more money into Monsanto's coffers when you can buy
cheaper generics with a higher percentage of active ingredient.

Regards,
--
Martin Brown