Problems of Stump Removal with Chemicals
There are many ways in which stumps can be removed such as digging them out, burning the stumps, leaving them to decay, and using chemicals to remove the stump, but all of these primitive methods of stump removal are not very safe, they can cause damage to the life and property of the homeowner, and these methods take a long time to eliminate the stumps. Let us examine some of the problems that may occur while using chemicals to eliminate stumps. Time-Consuming Method Even though using chemicals to remove stumps does speed up the process of natural decay, it takes months before it can completely be removed. Safety of Children and Pets As long as the chemical is there it is dangerous for your children and pets because these chemicals are strong and harmful, the area has to be restricted as long as the chemical is present. High Nitrogen Content Most of these chemicals used for stump removals are high in Nitrogen content, which causes the soil surrounding the stump to be affected. Ae