Turn and burn the roots if possible, this will greatly increase your chances of killing the pesky blighter off for good! You need a separate propane tank for these bad boys and also need to be wary of causing a fire, yes they are that powerful. It’s a weed massacre! So do weed burners work? Well, yes and no. They do work in that they can burn and kill weeds. But they are low powered and slow. You will be standing over the weeds for a while waiting for them to burn, for this reason, I really don’t like recommending the electric weed burners. Electric Weed Burner In Action Handheld Gas Weed Burner There are so many choices and styles of weed burner, how do you know which to buy? Do you want an electric or gas burner? This is the first question you will face when looking at buying a weed burner. Do you go gas or electric-powered? Let me be honest with you here, go gas. Electric burners have one advantage over gas, and that is that you don’t need to keep buying gas canisters.

It’s best to burn weeds in early spring when they’re still young and you have a good chance of bursting root cells and killing them completely. Some popular high-BTU weed burners include the Red Dragon VT 1-32C 25,000 BTU Mini Weed Dragon Torch and the Flame King YSN340K Auto Ignition Propane Torch. Do high BTU weed burners kill weeds more effectively?Avoid deflecting the heat towards any plants you want to save. Most weed burners come with a shroud that helps you “Aim” the heat. The heat from the weed burner destroys the internal cell structures of the weeds causing them to wither and die within 1-2 days. It leaves the garden completely safe for children and animals immediately after use.

Here’s a general overview to help you efficiently and safely use a weed burner. How To Use A Weed Burner Look for models with adjustable gas flow settings for optimal control and effectiveness. Which weed burners are best for large areas? I’d recommend keeping small children and pets away too as the end of a weed burner gets extremely hot – 650 degrees for electric and 1300 degrees for gas versions. Wear gloves just in case. When’s Best To Use A Weed Burner? P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.P102 Keep out of reach of children.P103 Read carefully and follow all instructions.P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Weed burners are handy pieces of kit if you don’t fancy bending down to weed or don’t want to use chemicals.With the electric weed burner you have the electric cost which at the moment in the UK is around 38p an hour for a 2000 watt burner. I absolutely loved using this burner, it sends out a serious flame and absolutely destroys any weeds in its path, it makes weeding fun! The Parklandburner features a protective shroud as many of the burners do, this allows the heat to be targeted and reduce the damage to any surrounding plants. One major advantage the electrical burners have over the gas is that they don’t use up and consumables, you won’t be eternally changing gas canisters. This burner also comes with a concentrator nozzle which can help funnel the heat into a much smaller target zone. There are two types of gas weed burner, big powerful ones that require a large gas tank or smaller handheld ones which use a compact camping gas bottle. Watch Them In Action When choosing the best wee burner for your needs, there are a few things you need to take into account. The most important criterion is size; make sure the wee burner is big enough to fit all the pots and pans you need. You also need to consider whether you want a manual or an automatic wee burner. Manual burners require more effort but are often cheaper, while automatic burners are more convenient but usually more expensive.

If you have a gas cannister weed burner first attach the gas cannister, adjust the outlet flow, push the ignition, and you’re good to go. Additionally, look for products with ergonomic designs and non-slip grips to ensure secure handling during use. How do I properly use a weed burner to avoid damage to my plants?They work by heating water in weed cells so they burst. This means burnt weeds will die over a few days. This calls for an application of heat for around 5 seconds depending on your weed burner’s capability. These do work, they can burn up those pesky weeds and have them in flames in a few seconds. They are easy to use and not as scary as the full-blown gas torches I will talk about below. This is the sweet spot for most users and is the weed burner style I would recommend to most people. Handheld Gas Weed Burner In Action Heavy Duty Gas Weed Burner To avoid damaging other plants while using a weed burner, make sure to aim the flame directly at the targeted weeds and keep a safe distance from other foliage. Set the temperature. Large mature weeds need a harsher blast of heat, but small tender weeds only need a light touch. Going overboard and torching small weeds with intense heat just leads to lawn or driveway paving scorch marks. Here you can see how burning the weed really kills it off. Above is an image of some horsetail in my drive immediately after being burnt, below is the same horse tail two days later.

First, you need to be aware that weed burners can be dangerous if not used properly. Be sure to read all of the instructions carefully before using a weed burner. Additionally, you should always wear gloves and protective clothing when using a weed burner.

Now you are wondering which exact weed burner to buy, I have made the complete buying guide and tested lots of different burners to find the best weed burner! How to remove weeds with a weed burner Steps Long-reaching keeps you safe: Reaches 34 inches in length to help you avoid unnecessary bending and crouching while gardening; For large areas, it’s best to choose a weed burner with a high BTU output, which will provide the necessary heat to effectively kill weeds. This is probably the most important decision for you to make and will require the most thought before you buy one.