Do this when the tree is actively growing.
Drain field clogged with roots.
Septic tank systems do not last forever and replacing one is a very expensive proposition.
Eventually leach fields become clogged because the roots from trees and other vegetation.
Cleaning pipes with a sewer jetter.
Drill five or six holes into the stump within 15 minutes of cutting down the tree.
Spongy or soaked lawn.
Refer to the application chart above for the correct dosage rate for treating roots in drain field.
If you suspect that your drain could have tree roots or another solid object clogging the line and you believe that the drain is in good physical condition the best solution is usually to use a large drum auger also called an electric sewer snake or rooter with a root cutting blade to clear the line or to hire a licensed.
The field lines should be relatively dry prior to treatment.
Dig a hole at the end of your leach system pipes to expose them.
How to remove roots from a leach field 1.
Locate and uncover the distribution box for your leach field.
Sponginess or visible water in the lawn near the septic tank is another indication that roots have blocked the leach field pipes especially the main one leading from the tank.
To unclog your tree roots choose the right equipment for the job.
Typical dose rate is 2 pounds for every 50 feet of 4 diameter pipe.
Cut up the tree and remove.
How to unclog a septic leach field method 1 of 3.
A clogged leach field.
Saw through the tree trunk close to the ground using the chainsaw.
Septic leach field lines clogged by tree roots.