ivy removal from wall - how to romove final bits

[jamiller]

the ivy was cut and pulled off a brick and mortar wall. There are lots of tiny pieces (slithers) of dead ivy still hanging on. What is a proven way of removal - do you think a jet wash would remove? Thank you

 

[dg123]

the ivy was cut and pulled off a brick and mortar wall. There are lots of tiny pieces (slithers) of dead ivy still hanging on. What is a proven way of removal - do you think a jet wash would remove? Thank you

Blowtorch - as long as there is no risk of burning down your (or anyone else's) property!

 

[Thermo]

wire brush, scraper and elbow grease (or the flamethrower option!)

 

[Beans-on-Toast]

Thats exactly what I did ............but take it out from the roots. as to my horror it has grown back again this year....

 

[spice]

I have never tried this, but have been told by a few people it does work.

Apparently you pour diesel into the roots/soil, and it will kill the roots off, maybe someone else has heard this, but I will be trying it out in a few weeks, cause my neighbours IVY is taking over my whole fence, and its poking through my slats, and they wont do a thing about it.

 

[loublou]

pour diesel into the roots/soil, and it will kill the roots off

Yes, it does work and it is the way to kill something without people noticing much!
But it does smell a bit and can hang around until it washes away.

 

[Thermo]

its also criminal damage if its your neighbours plant so be careful!

 

[sandwell]

Mix SBK with Paraffin, and spray it with that.

 

[JohnD]

Use SBK or another brushwood killer and apply it to the regrowth whenever you see a green leaf.

Due to the waxiness of ivy you can mix it up with a little paraffin (instructions are on the pack).

 

[gcol]

I have never tried this, but have been told by a few people it does work.

Apparently you pour diesel into the roots/soil, and it will kill the roots off, maybe someone else has heard this, but I will be trying it out in a few weeks, cause my neighbours IVY is taking over my whole fence, and its poking through my slats, and they wont do a thing about it.

Do you know how much diesel costs!!!!!!!!!