Terminology

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Cut Stump
Cut stump treatment is when an herbicide solution is applied directly to the cut portion of a stump "immediately after cutting down the plant. The herbicide kills the stump and prevents new growth that would normally occur after cutting alone." (Source: Alabama Cooperative Extension)

• The herbicide can be applied to the cut portion of a stump with varying tools, brush, squirt sprayer, sponge applicator, etc. 
• The herbicide used varies on the plant being treated. 

Additional resources to learn more

1. Alabama Cooperative Extension
2. Cut Stump Herbicide Treatments for Invasive Plant Control
   

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Foliar Spray
Plants "up to 15 feet in height can be sprayed using handheld, backpack or tank applicators."

• Spraying is most effective when plants are actively growing, but are not under severe stress from very hot weather or lack of moisture.
• All sides of the plant should be sprayed; generally it is not necessary or desirable to spray plants to the point of saturation and dripping.
• Take care to avoid spraying non-target plants and drift of spray from wind.

(Source: Clifftop)