You are better off to spray(treat) within the hour while you have a fresh cut- 5:1 (diesel/bark oil to Garlon 4 or Triclopyr 4 which is the generic equivalent). Any forestry improvements are time consuming as all get out, you may as well do it all at once and be done with it. If possible have someone spray for you as it is more of an efficient way to move through the woods- good luck