Weed torch

[OldGuy43]

They are also great for getting rid of fire ants.

 

[Ethan]

I just loved my flame weeds and used them in a rows or some of difficult place.

 

[897tgigvib]

Any old propane torch will do. I used to clear ditches with one.

Couple things though.

You have to get back to the same spot repeatedly to get some of the weeds, but after a season of getting at them repeatedly they are gone.

Be fire safe using it! At least have another person nearby knowing you're using it. A hose or 2 handy in case something does catch. Not on a windy dry day.

I hear tell the galvanizing on chain link fencing can actually make very harmful fumes if it gets hot enough. Just be sure you can't smell it I guess, or try not to make it that hot directly on it.

A propane torch has a lot more uses of course than just burning weeds. Helps light a not optimally dry burn pile. Can scare a bear away...

 

[canesisters]

...kill spiders....

 

[catjac1975]

http://www.theeasygarden.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=31562&p=1
Here is the old topic. We use a red dragon and like it. It is great for starting a brush pile too.

 

[OldGuy43]

One must always be careful when playing with fire:

Snake burns down home

 

[seedcorn]

Forgot how taxing burning is. That is all I did Saturday. Ditch bank, ditches, by wet hole, etc. I hurt Sunday. Faithful dog slept all night Saturday and too tired to play Sunday. 2 good things, weeds gone, dog whipped.

Only bad thing, laid coat down by papers I was using to spread fires, caught on fire.