Soil Contamination from Mosquito Spray
Q: Over the years we have had a lawn and pest control service and used a mosquito spray around the house. Have the plants or soil been permanently contaminated?
A: I don’t believe there is any contamination. Most modern pesticides have a relatively short half-life (the time it takes for them to break down). If you have concerns about edible plants being affected, soap and water will usually remove pesticide residue.
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UGA Vegetable Gardening Publications
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Ray Givan’s Fig Page – Green and Yellow Fig Varieties
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Getting Rid Of Mulberry Weeds
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Maple – Pruning to Make Taller
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Crapemyrtle – Cold Damage to Leaves (interveinal chlorosis)
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What To Do About Camellia Leaf Gall
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Do Strawberries Ripen Off the Vine?
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Tips for Pruning Rhododendrons
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Birds, Bees, and Zucchini
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Christmas Fern Is a Tough Cookie
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