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title: How can I eradicate bamboo?
description: "There are 3 methods: (1) dig out the rhizomes and runners (2) mow it down for 2-3 years each time you mow the lawn, and (3) Cut to the base in winter, in spring when the foliage is 3′ tall,…"
url: "https://www.henricomg.org/docs/how-can-i-eradicate-bamboo/"
updated: "2021-08-20"
category: WEEDS
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# How can I eradicate bamboo?

There are 3 methods: (1) dig out the rhizomes and runners (2) mow it down for 2-3 years each time you mow the lawn, and (3) Cut to the base in winter, in spring when the foliage is 3′ tall, spray foliage with Glyphosate, repeat 4-5 times (may take 4-5 years) ([read more](https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/controlling-bamboo-in-landscape-plantings))