Sewer Root Control

Vaporooter™ is a combination of herbicides that are placed in sewer lines as a foam for the purpose of eliminating roots and preventing further destruction of sewer pipe caused by live tree roots. Only roots within the pipe and a very short distance are affected. Trees and shrubs immediately above ground are not harmed.

VAPOROOTER™ Is Composed Of:

• An herbicide which penetrates root cell walls, bursts them and causes the roots to die decay.
• A roots growth inhibitor which attaches to surface-active organic materials to inhibit further root cell division or growth for approximately three years.
• A surfactant blend which strips away grease and slime from the roots permitting penetration of the formulation into its roots mass.
• A foaming agent which provides a durable, fine textures "vehicle" to carry Vaporooter™ into maximum contact with all roots and pipe surfaces.

Advantages Of VAPOROOTER™

• Vaporooter™ products contain Dichlobenil 50W, and extremely small particle wettable powder, which provides the longest suspension and most uniform distribution available for the root inhibiting herbicide. Simply put, Vaporooter™ stays mixed longer, and provides proven, more uniform and longer lasting root control.
• Vaporooter™ has been used successfully by municipalities for control of roots in sewers for over 25 years.
• Recognized by EPA as an effective root control method. According to EPA 600/2-77-017a, Vaporooter™ is "the only acceptable method of chemical control" and "no other method of control approaches the effectiveness in Vaporooter™".

Benefits Of VAPOROOTER™

• Extends the life of collection systems
• Saves budget dollars
• Simplifies management tasks by reducing emergency calls
• Increases crew productivity
• Reduces blockage in the mains and service laterals, reducing citizen complaints and liability for sewer back-ups into homes
• Inhibits root regrowth for an average of three years
• Reduces infiltration, which causes treatment plant overloading
• Trees and shrubs are unharmed