Cheaper Generic Roundup

[Tom_H]

I know that a lot of places have been selling generic Roundup-Pro under numerous names for a couple of years now, but for some it was a long drive to a place that had it. The chemical name to look for (as most of you already know) is Glyphosate 41% with surficant. I noticed a 2 1/2 gal. container of it at Lowes recently for $69.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

You can buy generics just about everywhere. Most farm stores push the generic because it is cheaper to have on hand. Personally, I use Drexel Imitator Plus. Drexel - Product Detail

 

[tallyho8]

I just bought 2 1/2 gallons of Honcho Plus fromcooperseeds.com - Seeds, Gifts, Bird Feeders & Supplies, Do-It-Yourself Pest Control for $49.95. It is 41% and made by the same company that makes Roundup. They had very fast delivery.

 

[Tom_H]

I just bought 2 1/2 gallons of Honcho Plus fromcooperseeds.com - Seeds, Gifts, Bird Feeders & Supplies, Do-It-Yourself Pest Control for $49.95. It is 41% and made by the same company that makes Roundup. They had very fast delivery.

Hmmm, what was the shipping on that?

 

[tallyho8]

Shipping was $15.28 to Louisiana. Out west will probably be more.

 

[LMTC]

I have bought numerous things from this man, all good.
Here is his ebay store eBay Store - Pest Control: Insecticides, Flying Insect Baits, Rat Mouse
I am using RAZOR PRO WEED KILLER HERBICIDE 41% Glyphosate 5 gal. from him, seems identical to Round up. Below is what it cost me, with shipping to OH. He is in PA.



Shipping cost for 2.5 gallons would be $17.20 and shipping for 5 gallons would be $23.53 The 2.5 gallon would be $50.95 + $17.20 = $68.15
5 gallons would be $91.90 + $23.53 = $115.43

I have also bought Bifen IT, a wonderful long lasting insecticide.

 

[Tom_H]

You can buy generics just about everywhere. Most farm stores push the generic because it is cheaper to have on hand. Personally, I use Drexel Imitator Plus. Drexel - Product Detail

I don't know what's up with our local feed/seed/tack store. They're still trying to stock only the Roundup. There was no competition for about 35 miles, so I guess they were sticking to the cash cow. With Lowes now carrying the generic, maybe the feed & seed will too.

Thanks tallyho8 & LMTC for the tips!

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Go to an actual fertilizer/chemical dealer and you will find lots of options. Here they stock the name brand and the off brands but push the off brand.

The small feed/tack stores do not carry a big inventory of products so I wouldn't expect them to have a large selection of anything. TSC carries a couple generics but I have never paid much attention to them. I think they have Touchdown which is a good generic.

 

[daddywags]

my ohio landmark dealer has cornerstone which is generic for 48.75/2.5 gal

 

[Egon]

Where I live the Generic Version means have you got a licence to buy it!

 

[tnau664]

Where I live the Generic Version means have you got a licence to buy it!

Huh?

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Unless your area is really different then the rest of ours you don't need a license to buy a glysophate product like Roundup, Touchdown, Imitator or any of the other brands. You do need a license for some sprays like Atrazine and a few other controlled herbicides though.

 

[heehaw]

a couple places around here, Atwoods for one: puts the generic on sale for well under $40 for 2.5 gallons: 41% and it works as good as the original. i don't know if it has a suficant(misspelled) in it or not: but i generally use a cheap dish washing powder: they are really low foam and seem to work ok.
heehaw

 

[Oleozz]

I paid $46. for generic roundup ( 2.5 gal) at the local ag store. It was 41% glyphosate where the name brand Roundup was about $106 and was 49% glyphosate.

 

[Egon]

Sorry fellows; up here you need a licence to buy any of the sprays in bulk.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

That seems odd but hey, your in Canada. We expect that from you guys

Have a good one Egon