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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Atlas Cedar – Proper Pruning
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Maintenance – African Violets
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Bermuda – Burning in Winter
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Citrus Trees – In McDonough
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Plant Hoppers (Planthoppers) – Roosting on Stems
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Juniper – Phomopsis tip blight
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Sweetgum – Positive Characteristics
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Deer Repellent (Deer Away, Tree Guard) – One Gardener’s Experiences and Evaluation
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I’m retiring from radio (mostly)
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Allamanda Vine – Seed Pods
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