How to disinfect a 4-foot branch

[Hugsplox]

What I do with branches is use a wire brush to remove loose bark & debris, then thoroughly spray them (turning to reach all sides & crevices) with the same diluted chlorhexidine that I use to wipe down my tanks & all. Let them thoroughly dry in hot sun if you can, & not on the ground or bugs may move in. Should be good to go after that (no rinsing needed).

This is my method as well. The last time I worked with larger pieces of wood was when a local reptile shop was remodeling and getting rid of some stuff. The only difference is I hung my pieces from my patio awning.. whatever that thing is called, after I sprayed them down. Left them hanging for a few days in the GA heat in the the middle of summer, and they were good to go.

Now of course this was wood meant for reptile tanks. Hedge clippings make me a little nervous because typically hedges are in flower beds up close to the house, and get sprayed with weed killer or something meant to keep unwanted plants from growing in those beds. If your neighbor doesn't spray though you should be fine, I would just double check.