Pesticide Half-life and Mode of Action
Q: What is the half-life in soil of 2,4-D? How can I tell if it is the culprit for damage to my tomatoes?
A: 2,4-D is a common component of broadleaf weedkillers. According to material from Canada, the half-life is 10 days and the effect on plants is cupping, puckering and strapping of leaves.
For a complete overview of many pesticides and their properties and effects see
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Wisteria – Popping and Scattering Seed
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Fescue and Winter Weeds- Removing from Bermuda Lawns
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Rose Rosette Disease – Identification
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Websites with Good Information about Landscape Plants
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Gardening in Georgia (Your Southern Garden) – TV Shows
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Websites with Good Information about Landscape Plants
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Gardening in Georgia (Your Southern Garden) – TV Shows
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Don’t Kill The Ground Bees
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Distinctive Native Plants
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Columnar Trees – For Privacy
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