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Bonide works--but all users should be aware that killing a remaining tree stump or trunk is a process and they should not expect immediate results. I was not able to review this product upon purchase because I had no idea how it worked. Now I can report that it is effective and can pass on some practical suggestions to others. Whether your troublesome tree stump is 2", 12", 18" or more inches in diameter, my recommendation is to drill vertical holes into the trunk, 1 to 2 inches apart. The holes are the best way to introduce sufficient amounts of Bonide liquid into the stump. I used a dedicated eyedropper, and put in 8-10 drops into each drilled hole. Application was repeated every 1-2 weeks for a period of about 8-10 weeks, in dry weather only. For very large stumps, or those measuring in excess of 18 inches diameter, you will definitely need more than one 8-oz bottle of Bonide; 3 or even 4 bottles would be my guess. Be vigilant of any new growth and remove it as soon as possible. In one case, due to very energetic sprouting off the side of the tree trunk, I had to remove another 6 inches of the tree trunk and and re-drill new holes. The holes do become blocked after a time and as they dry, the penetration of Bonide into the root/trunk tissues is apparently reduced. This is why I suggest that you leave at least 2-3 feet of the trunk and not cut it down flush to the ground immediately. The remaining trunk can be cut back as you wish after you are confident that the tree is dead. Also, do not apply Bonide if it's going to rain--you want the roots to absorb Bonide, not water. SUMMARY: This product works well, but requires plenty of patience to get the results you want. The stump may take several months (even half a year or longer) to die, and thus do not expect a single application to work. Weekly or biweekly introduction of Bonide into the drilled holes seems to do the job. The applicator brush that comes with Bonide is useful for painting vines, or small shrubbery that cannot be dug out (e.g. has grown into concrete). But the applicator is useless if the intended target is a tree stump. Instead, drill multiple holes into the stump and introduce Bonide into them via an eyedropper. This method worked well for me.