Abstract: A herbicide applicator for applying herbicide by direct contact with unwanted woody-type vegetation. The applicator includes a long hollow tube having a flared bell housing mounted at one end for holding sponge-type material, and an applicator pad covering the end of said housing. Control means for the flow of herbicide are provided by an internal orifice plate on the inner end of the bell housing and in contact with the sponge material, and an adjustable threaded plug at the other end of the tube for controlling air and vacuum within the tube.