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Bonanza 03-06-2022 10:47 PM

HA - Ha - ha!
 
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Originally Posted by davem4616 (Post 2069252)
nothing beats bending down and pulling 'em out by the roots

Wanna bet??!?

RICH1 03-07-2022 04:49 AM

RANGER … it’s what the Pros use! Kills everything

La lamy 03-07-2022 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2069105)
As I understand it, Round Up was only found to cause cancer by jurors being convinced by lawyers who sued the company to make a lot of money.

The EPA says that Round Up is safe to use and it doesn't cause cancer. That is why it is still on the market.

"Roundup is banned in more than 20 countries because the herbicide has been linked to an increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and other types of cancer. Roundup is not banned in the United States, although some states have prohibited or restricted its use."

La lamy 03-07-2022 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl08 (Post 2069109)
Exactly! I thought if it was so "cancer causing", why is it still on the market. The EPA would not allow it to be sold if it was scientifically proven to cause cancer. I could be wrong, but I don't think so, unless the company who makes round-up is in bed with someone higher up in the EPA. That is always a possibility. It's crazy times we live in.

:1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl: What do say about cigarettes still being allowed to be sold?!! It's all about money, versus saving people's health.

Annie66 03-07-2022 06:47 AM

The ingredients in Round Up appears to have linkage with the reduction in the honey bee population.

Shadowrider 03-07-2022 07:01 AM

Yes, it is still on the market, but the formula has changed, and it is not as effective as it used to be. Roundup is still the best available.

Jimmay 03-07-2022 07:06 AM

Go to ace hardware in Wildwood hywy 301. They have the answer sheet.

spinner1001 03-07-2022 07:09 AM

Here is information from UF on herbicides and other weed control for Florida lawns.

ENH884/EP141: Weed Management Guide for Florida Lawns

mkjelenbaas 03-07-2022 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jayerose (Post 2068977)
Scott's Turf Builder Triple Action

or

Round Up

or

Bio-Advanced Southern Weed Killer for St. Augustine Lawns ?

thank you!!

Did you google?

OhioBuckeye 03-07-2022 08:14 AM

You’re exactly right & I don’t use it! Round up leaves brown spots. I use Ortho & labeled says, Kills Weeds not Grass. Also I never had any luck with fertilizer businesses that want you to pay outlandish amounts of money & I never have been impressed with their products!

rrtjp 03-07-2022 08:18 AM

I have been using Scott’s weed & feed for years at my previous home in West Palm Beach. Used it here twice now (only been here 6 months)and my lawn looks better than any of my neighbors lawns who are paying $$$$ a lawn company to handle their lawn care. IMHO. The frost we had a little while back did a number on many lawns including mine, but it bounced right back and looks great again.

rsmurano 03-07-2022 08:40 AM

If you apply roundup or any like chemical right, only use it a few minutes every few months, and wear a mask and gloves, you are safe. The people at risk applying these chemicals, you’ll see a fog around them, they aren’t wearing masks or gloves, and they apply these chemicals 8 hrs a day.

tophcfa 03-07-2022 09:19 AM

Hit them with a sprayer filled with agricultural strength vinegar mixed with a little dish soap, so the vinegar sticks to the weeds. It doesn’t kill weeds as well as cancer causing chemicals, but you will have a better chance of being around to have a weed problem to deal with. As a bonus, your yard will smell like salad dressing for a couple days.

thevillages2013 03-07-2022 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rrtjp (Post 2069472)
I have been using Scott’s weed & feed for years at my previous home in West Palm Beach. Used it here twice now (only been here 6 months)and my lawn looks better than any of my neighbors lawns who are paying $$$$ a lawn company to handle their lawn care. IMHO. The frost we had a little while back did a number on many lawns including mine, but it bounced right back and looks great again.

That is all well and good but make sure you are treating for” critters “as well. If you get mole crickets or chinch bugs your happy lawn will be sad sad sad

Woodbear 03-07-2022 11:48 PM

Round Up, but more importantly buy the generic 41% Glyphosate and save yourself lots of money. At Tractor Supply, you will find
the concentrated gallon for $40 a bottle. This gallon will make over 80 gallons of mix.


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