How to get rid of bamboo?

Glyphosate (regular Roundup) is not terribly effective on established bamboo. I recommend that you trench deeply enough around the perimeter to have exposed all runners. Next, back dig out the runners as far as possible. Then, keep the bamboo canes and sprouts cut down constantly.

Here is some information from a bamboo expert:

Bamboo can be controlled in a small area by mowing or stepping on the young shoots. Mow a broad (fifteen to twenty feet) mowing strip around the planting, especially in the spring, when the new growth is tender. Runners that are creeping over from a neighboring yard will have to be cut off. Sever the runners from the mother plant and cut off any new shoots. This will deprive it of all food sources and it will die off.

The easiest way to prevent unwanted bamboo growth is to install a root barrier between the bamboo grove and the bamboo-free zone. Here's how to make a barrier:

1. Dig a trench approximately 36 inches deep.
2. Use rolls of fiberglass, aluminum flashing, cement or 40 ml polypropylene in the trench.
3. Leave about 2 inches of the barrier above the soil to discourage rhizomes from growing over the top of the barriers.

Only a few herbicides are effective on bamboo, and they can also kill nearby ornamentals in the process. If herbicides are used, do not plant herbaceous ornamentals or shrubs in that area.