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We are happy to announce our latest weapon in our war on blocked drains – Vaporooter, a herbicide-fumigant developed specifically to control tree root regrowth in sewer lines...
Used by councils and sewer authorities around Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada., a Vaporooter foaming application to your sewer pipe will eliminate blockages by destroying those invasive tree roots, yet it’s harmless to the trees and plants above. Using Vaporooter can save you a fortune by avoiding costly and inconvienient excavations and pipe replacement.
Tree roots are very powerful and will easily damage sewer pipes, brickwalls and foundations. Roots enter through cracks and joints before growing thicker and breaking the pipe open. Only Vaporooter will destroy the roots and retard the regrowth without harming the tree. This will avoid sewer blockages and reduce damage to your sewer pipes.
Here’s the most common questions about Vaporooter:
Q. What is Vaporooter?
A. A herbicide treatment pumped as foam into your sewer to keep root growth out of pipes.
Q. Will vaporooter destroy the roots in my sewer pipes that are causing blockages?
A. Yes, vaporooter has a herbicide that will destroy all roots it comes in contact with.
Q. Will vaporooter stop roots from growing back?
A. Yes with repeated annual treatments the roots will stop entering the pipe.
Q. How does it do this?
A. Vaporooter has a growth inhibitor Dichlobenil 50W that attaches to organic material and sterilizes the soil where the roots enter the pipe.
Q. Will Vaporooter harm my plants and trees near the sewer?
A. No, vaporooter is a non systemic herbicide, meaning it will only affect the root material it comes in contact with and only travels a short distance up the root.
Q. Is Vaporooter safe to use?
A. Yes, it is safe to use and the main ingredients are commonly used on food crops to control weed growth.
Q. Why does vaporooter foam up?
A. Roots typically enter at the sides and top of the sewer pipes. The foam is used to carry the ingredients to the top of the pipe where the roots enter. The foam also helps how long vaporooter is in contact with the roots.
Q. Can I use my plumbing while the process is being done?
A. Yes, the foam holds the vaporooter in place and the waste water flows under the foam.
Q. How long does vaporooter take to work?
A. Vaporooter starts destroying roots immediately. The roots in the pipe, in the pipe wall and the roots just outside the pipe die, rot and drop off into the flow. This allows ground pressure to assist by closing off cracks in the pipe.
Q. Why do we have to wait 6-8 weeks after clearing the blockage to treat the pipes with vaporooter?
A. When roots are cut out they respond very quickly by “bleeding” a sap that assists healing and regrowth. This retatrds the intake of any chemical for a period of days. When the “bleeding” stops, nutrients start traveling up the roots system, promoting growth. After 6-8 weeks fine white roots stems have formed that absorb the vaporooter herbicide very efficiently, maximizing the poisoning process.
Q. If I have to treat the line annually why don’t I wait for the line to block and call the Plumber?
A. Once trees have entered your sewer line you will have an ongoing problem. Usually sewer blockages occur when the sewer system is being heavily used, this could be during holidays or on the weekend, making a visit from the plumber costly.
Q. Back to the previous question, why don’t I get the pipes cleared when it’s needed?
A. The process on clearing a sewer is an abrasive action on the inside of the pipes (particularly with an electric eel). While it is essential to clear the pipes, the process can deteriorate the inside of the pipes. Each time the plumber clears the roots the plant responds by growing thicker and more vigorously, just like pruning a hedge. This thicker growth opens the cracks and joints where the roots enter the pipe. This will allow more sewerage in the soil and invite more plants to the nutrients that sewerage provides. Eventually the plumber will be coming more regularly.
Q. Will vaporooter stop the tree roots smashing the pipes?
A. Yes vaporooter will destroy the roots in the pipe and in the pipe wall. The roots will not grow back through the cracks and defects in the pipe. This will allow ground pressure to assist in closing the cracks and maintaining the condition of your sewer pipes.
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