Spectracide Stump Remover, Case Pack of 1

I drilled 1/2” holes all around stump from the cut to the sides. Then I took an axe and hit it several dozen times. Making sure stump was soaked with water and tools away. I applied a half a bottle of the stump remover which covered it too and sides white. Two weeks I left it alone. Through good and bad weather. After two weeks I burned one stump which of course burned well as this is 50% oxygen chemically. And it burned to level ground. Had to clean bits with axe. But I can mow over now with no hits. Second stump I axed away at it. The stump had become very spongey and easy to level off to ground level. Not to mentions. Makes for a great nitrate in those who make their own black powder or model RC rockets.

Most reviewers seem to be grading this product on its ability to kill a tree stump. This product label actually recommends first killing the stump with an effective herbicide. This can take weeks or longer to completely kill all part of the stump and prevent sprouting. Then, drill the holes and apply this material to further degrade the wood and increase flammability to burn the stump out after a few weeks more. If you are in a hurry, dig the stump out or rent a stump grinder. Potassium nitrate is a fire accelerant and principle ingredient of gunpowder and fireworks. Just FYI.

Extremely powerful works great but terrible dispenser method -hard to control spilling. Maybe new bottle solves this with smaller spout?

I got this as part of the multi-step process to kill off and hasten the decomposition of a couple of pine stumps that I have recently cut in my yard. One of the stumps is smaller in diameter (about 12 inches) and the other much larger at around 24 inches. Using a 1 inch by 17-inch auger bit, I drilled several holes into the stumps. I first applied brush killer to kill the tree roots and then applied this into the holes on the stump, poured hot water into the holes and waited for progress. This does take a bit of time to work but it does seem to make the tree decay a bit faster but depending on the size of your stump it may take multiple applications. The stumps got darker in color and became a bit easier to remove in pieces but this process takes a few months and more than a couple bottles of this. On the other hand, I didn’t find that this worked any faster than using Epsom salt which is a bit cheaper alternative, which will also work accelerating decomposition. 3 stars

I did not see the result after I applied it for a few weeks. But as time passed by, the stumps were all killed! It turned out that it just needs some time to kick in.

As others have written here, I used it as per the instructions 7 months ago and it did absolutely nothing to the stump. I treated it several times and still nothing. I purchased a chainsaw and cut the stump to the ground and inspected the holes I drilled to apply the product. The wood in the holes I drilled showed no signs of deterioration. Looks like I drilled the holes recently and the wood was not soft like I was expecting it to be. Waste of money! I will attempt a refund from the company.

This product is amazing… it turned two stumps I had after losing trees to storms into pulp…. I mean it just disintegrated. However, have realistic expectations. It takes time. I drilled a bunch of 3/8 holes, filled them with the granules, then poured some boiling water over. I did this twice and then let it set for months. I went by today and kicked the stump and it literally just fell apart. Seriously, if you have the time, use this.

Good buy