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Model # 2761

Sucker Punch, 16 oz. Ready-to-Use Spray, Control Unwanted Plant Sprouts, Plant Growth Regulator for Home Garden

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  • Controls sprouts and sucker growth on listed plants
  • Application will last for up to 6 months
  • Included trigger sprayer makes this product easy to use
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About This Product

Prevent and control unwanted sprouts and sucker growth in your home garden with Sucker Punch knock out sprouts ready-to-use spray solution from Bonide. Treats and controls unwanted sprouts and suckers without harming the rest of the tree or plant. This plant growth regulator inhibits sprouting from trunks, rootstocks, roots, and small pruning cuts. This product is intended for use on ornamental plants for aesthetic purposes or modification. Bonide's Sucker Punch can be used on a variety of plants including flowering and shade trees, apples, pears, olives, citrus plants, and more. Use both indoors and outdoors to train young trees. Proper pruning of branches promotes the growth and development of strong, well-spaced branches that can support more, larger sized fruit, resist wind and ice damage, improve spray penetration for better insect and disease control and improve light penetration for better fruit set, size, and color. The water-based sealer allows it to remain effective and provide protection against sprouts and suckers for up to 6 months after application. This product arrives conveniently ready-to-use in a trigger sprayer bottle. Recommended application may vary by plant type. For best results, please see product label for full use instructions and use as directed on listed plants. Retreat affected plants as needed after the minimum retreatment interval of five days.

Highlights

  • Sucker Punch ready-to-use spray from Bonide features a water-based paraffin wax emulsion of ethyl 1-naphthaleneacetate, so once it is applied, it will last for up to 6 months
  • An effective plant growth regulator that inhibits sprouting from roots and pruning cuts; for best results, prune the tree or plant properly before application
  • After pruning the area, simply apply by spraying on using the included trigger sprayer bottle; for full use instructions, please see product label
  • Tree pruning sealant works well to protect from and prevent sprouts from developing from wounds; simply spray the sealer on the desired area
  • Bonide Sucker Punch can be applied to a variety of plants and is intended for use on ornamental and other woody trees; it is the best solution for aesthetic purposes or climate modification
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Product Information

Internet # 305716471

Model # 2761

Specifications

Dimensions

Container Size (oz.)

16

Product Size

16 OZ-Ounce

Product Width (in.)

2.13 in

Details

Application Type

Spray

Area of Use

Landscape Bed, Lawn

Compatible Grass Type

Not for use on lawns

Concentrated or Ready to Use

Ready to use

Emergent Type

Pre and Post Emergent

Form

Liquid

Organic

Non-Organic

Pack Size

1

Returnable

90-Day

Safe For

Not Safe for Kids and Pets

Safe for Edibles

No

Spray Application Type

Trigger Sprayer

Weed Type

Tree Seedling

Questions & Answers

Does sucker punch work on crepe Myrtle sprouts
ByAug 2, 2026
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Will bonuses kill crape Myrtle suckers
ByAug 2, 2026
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I see a lot of complaints about the container not spraying well. Couldn’t you just put it in another spray bottle, or does something about it make that less than ideal?
ByJun 26, 2026
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Can this be used on persimmon suckers that are around perennials?
ByJul 26, 2024
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Yes, just try to minimize any over spray or drift.

By|Oct 8, 2024


    Does Sucker Punch work on Staghorn Sumac roots?
    ByJul 3, 2024
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    Yes

    By|Oct 17, 2024


      Will this work on black berry and poison oak suckers?
      ByMay 26, 2024
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      Yes!

      By|Sep 25, 2024


        My garden store recommended I use this on perennials I want gone. I actually have pulled everything from the ground, but, little sprouts keep coming back. I thought I would spray and till the dirt. My question is how long should I wait until I replant?
        ByMay 23, 2024
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        For further assistance with this question please contact sales@bonide.com.

        By|Sep 26, 2024


          Does this product have an expiration date? How long is it viable? I have ONE tree.
          ByOct 26, 2023
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          It is recommended that you use the product within 7-10 years after purchase.

          By|Oct 30, 2023


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            Customer Reviews

            4.1 out of 5

            • 4.1 out of 196 reviews
            • 87% recommend this product
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            Actually works! Get rid of suckers and growths
            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This may look like a boring picture with no substance but that is because this topical actually worked on preventing small buds from sprouting. My crepe myrtle was losing out on nutrients from all the buds and suckers forming along the base. I reapplied the product 3 times in August 2025 (picture is from October 2025), about 5-7 days between treatments and haven’t seen any suckers pop up at all so it is truly a long-lasting product. I’m overall very impressed with this product and will consider them for my other garden needs.
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              Good Weed Remover
              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wish the bottle came with a spray top, which would’ve made application easier. It took some time for the weeds to go away, but it did not affect the tree growth. I’m pleased with the product just wish the application was easier.
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                Best Sprout Killer!
                [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product came in the most perfect time while I was looking for something effective that kills off sprouts from my plants! I tried plenty of sprays and powders and nothing has worked for me until I tried the Bonide Sucker Punch spray! It is very eco-friendly and strong enough to get rid of unwanted sprouts around plants and trees without harming the plants. I will definitely be purchasing this product again! Highly recommend!!
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                  Would buy again!
                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Think it worked fairly well, I used it on a large tree in the backyard and it didn’t last as long as I hoped but I think I used it on too large of a tree. The brush is hard to apply but will definitely be getting in a spray bottle for my yard. Overall I think it’s effective for smaller trees that are in a pot!
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                    Worked on small woody tree/weeds
                    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have a lot of these little woody volunteer like trees in our lawn that have thick and strong roots, they seem very hard to get out by hand and this worked well. It took two applications. Easy to apply.
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                      I saw no change
                      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] There was no foul scent. The packaging was easy to open. I used it but it was not effective in stopping the tree sprouts. I saw no change with the sprouts.
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                        Effectiveness and value for money
                        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product is so effective. It control the sucker from my tree very well. I used to cut down those sucker many time but they are still grow back. It also does not smell anything and well packaging.
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                          Keeps the suckers from returning.
                          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Sucker Punch knocked out the suckers on the little tree in my front yard. I cut the suckers and then applied the product. You don’t have to do that, you can apply sucker punch at the base of the suckers with the applicator brush and let it be. I got ahead of myself because I’m so used to cutting them. I have pictures of what the suckers looked like before in this review. No after because, so far they haven’t returned. It’s been a couple of weeks since I cut them. I recommend giving this product a try. Thank you Bonide and thank you Influenster.
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                            It does kill the weeds around fruit trees.
                            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Sucker punch did great at killing the weeds around my tree. Would prefer a spray bottle it would have been a lot easier to apply. It did work good for what the product was intended for.
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                              Would recommend
                              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Looks great! Very effective, nice packaging and a normal scent. Seemed eco friendly as well which can be important with these type of things. Would recommend
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                                Product Snapshot

                                Must-have for anyone looking to control unwanted sprouts and suckers for up to 6 months with ease.
                                Must-have for anyone looking to kill tough weeds and grass with ease and reliability.
                                Must-have for anyone looking to prevent 125 weeds for up to 6 months with ease.
                                Ideal for large acreage, controlling over 60 woody plants and 30 tough broadleaf weeds.

                                Coverage Area

                                Up to 6, 300 sq. ft.
                                2245 sq ft
                                Up to 4 acres

                                Concentrate or Ready-to-Use

                                Ready-to-Use
                                Concentrate

                                Rainproof

                                Visible Results Time

                                In hours

                                Residual Effectiveness

                                Up to 6 months
                                Allows planting 1-30 days after
                                Up to 6 months