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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Smilax ID and Control
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Fescue – Pythium Blight
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Creeping Jenny- Can I Kill The Oxalis In It?
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English Ivy – Management and Control
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Soaker Hose – Using on a Slope
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Smilax ID and Control
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Fescue – Pythium Blight
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Carolina Jessamine – Identification
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Banana – An Enthusiast’s Notes on Care
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Oak – Gouty Gall
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