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 outside the pipe are effected. 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 root to die and decay.
  • A root growth inhibitor which attaches to surface-active organic material 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 for the formulation into the root mass.
  • A foaming agent which provides a durable, fine-textured "vehicle" to carry Vaporooter into maximum contact with all roots and pipe surfaces.

Mini-Foamer

The Mini-Foamer is designed to pump and aerate the Vaporooter solution creating a thick foam. The foam becomes similar in quality to shaving cream and is pumped into 4" and 6" sewer lines to combat root growth.

The System...

  • Kills sewer roots not the plant
  • Retards root regrowth
  • Increases the life of underground plumbing
  • Provides a new product for the sewer service contractor
  • Will not damage pipes
  • Is EPA-registered


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