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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Lacebugs Lurking On Plants
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Pesticides – Home-made
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Ants On Potato Hills
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Succumb to a Moss Lawn
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Golden Kiwi Identification and Origin
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Lacebugs Lurking On Plants
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Succumb to a Moss Lawn
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Burford Holly’s Bountiful Berries
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Canna and Banana Allergies
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Don’t Prematurely Cut Back Azaleas
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