Will Solarization Kill Bindweed?

Controlling field bindweed with soil solarization was not as effective as perennial grass control. The number of field bindweed seedlings was reduced with solarization, but the seedlings were not eradicated (table 6). Regrowth from established field bindweed was suppressed for 6 weeks after solarization.

Can you Solarize bindweed?

Remarks: Metsulfuron only suppresses field bindweed. Use a non-ionic or silicone surfactant to improve control. Metsulfuron is not registered for use in California.

What is the best way to get rid of bindweed?

As bindweed is a perennial weed, it can only be completely killed with the systemic weedkiller glyphosate. This needs to be applied to the leaves, which is then taken down into the roots as bindweed grows. Other types of weedkiller will kill only the top growth, and bindweed simply regrows from the roots.