Yes, glyphosate is commonly used to kill weeds and unwanted plants.

Cannot live without it here in Qld in the rainy season, much easier than those whipper snippers.

MM

No never under any circumstances

Jean Pierre - What is your concern or why do you ask? regards M

unfortunately yes, because i have a neighbouring tree (unkown name) which is suckering in my garden and i am trying to get rid of it without much success. bring on the super glyphosate ! but its supposed to be non-residual so i thought that it would be ok for the environment.

Karen

I am afraid to tell you Karen that glyphosate is not as harmful as the makers might wish us all to beleive...you can contact the Nation Toxics Network who can fill you in

www.oztoxics.org/ntn/

Recent research (done in Perth WA) has found that it is toxic to fish such as rainbow trout and acutely toxic to aquatic organisms that rainbow trout feed on...for example
I beleive that it either has been banned or restricted in sale in at least one US state and in some parts of Europe...check with NTN
cheers
Peter

Did I hear someone say Organic? Glyphosate is not the way to go. It is the easy option. We must eliminate chemical use on our land and try to encourage others to do so too. Where will we be in 100 years otherwise and what sort of soils and water systems will be left for our children's children. There's nothing better for killing weeds than depriving them of sun for a period of time (black plastic?) or getting down and dirty with your hands.

there is an interesting article at nutri-tech.com.au I got the link from tropical plants forum I forget who posted it but well worth a visit as for me I use the stuff as I do gardening I believe it is a growth hormone that kills the plant by a lopsided growth spurt

Read a professional article that this product has been banned or is likely to be in Denmark due to contamination of ground water. Something about the quantity used by farmers after harvest to prevent weed growth. I'm sure we'll be hearing more about this.

I used to use it. But the more I read the more uncomfortable I became so now no more.

Glysophate is the active constituant in common herbicides such as Zero, Round Up, No Grow etc. It is useful on braodleaf weeds, grasses etc. but useless on woody plants such as trees and large shrubs.
Interestingly Round Up is not considered hazardous under Worksafe Australia criteria but take no chances.
Some tips ;
Read the label first.
If possible mix with rainwater as this is flouride free and you get a better reaction.
Never use in greater proportion than recommended as this will kill the foliage above ground before it kills the root system.
If you are using it on Oxalis (soursob) wait until the plant is flowering.
Glysophate can be purchsed in two mixes 360 and 450 the latter is more expensive but works quicker and often saves a follow up application.
Only use glysophate based products when all else fails.

I had a question from a woman about how to get rid of 20 Ha of Cape Tulip. The woman did not want to spray glyphosate because it was a chemical,but on reflection I think there would be more dangerous chemicals in the weed.

You have to crack an egg to make an omelet.

The prolonged use of Black Plactic sours the soil but the use of a porous substance such as (very) old carpet which allows air and water to penetrate is excellent at depriving them of light (provided it is well overlapped) and can be used over extended periods...I would recommend it over the use of ANY chemical spray (this includes those sprays of "organic" nature)
I rather suspect that Dorthy Dixers such as the one above from "Jean Pierre" are just market research from companies such as Monsanto (or one of the many "market research" companies that type of organisation tends to employ)
It is interesting to note that not only is monsanto heavily into Agricultural chemicals manufacture but it is lineally oriented to produce Pharmaceuticals for the poor humans who have medical problems...many of these problems may (or may not)be related to exposure to the very products distributed by their agricultural chemical division...mind you it would be a very difficult job proving that in a court if your were inclined to try
Best ignored but I can't help myself
Cheers
Peter

Long bow Peter. To say that enough illnesses have been caused by Monsanto products for them to enter the world of pharmaceuticals to cure them is ridiculous. If not where is the evidence? What pharmaceuticals do they make?
The carpet bit is OK, but what about the types that are not pure wool. Put some down once and was left with polypropylene/nylon mesh that became a nuisance.

The chemicals in a lot of weed species are far more toxic than Glyphosate,however Glyphosate is a chemical and should be treated with care