how bad is all that crap we spray and spread for us that mow

[Dingo]

with all those chemicals that get sprayed and those fertilizers that get spred all over the yard is our health at harm. Im sure that we breath alot of that in while we are cutting. Even if it was done a long time ago it is soaked into the plant and when we cut it, it gets into the air. am i right? or am i wrong as usual?<br>Dingo

[Lazer]

And yet we spray pesticides directly on our body and right on our kids in the form of mosquito spray and think nothing of it.

[lawrence stone]

You have nothing to worry about unless you are a sod webworm or a bluegrass billbug.

[Lazer]

Hey Stone,<br>You can buy a brand new (1999 model) 62&quot; Toro Hydro WB w/ 20hp Kohler Command for 3340.00 including sales tax.<p>Just FYI.

[DMC300]

IF WE KNEW THE TRUTH WE WOULD ALL BE WEARING THE PROTECTIVE GEAR THAT IS SUPPLIED TO THIS INDUSTRY.<p>----------<br>DON<br>LIANNES' MOWING

[lawrence stone]

Lazer wrote:<p>&gt;Hey Stone,<br>You can buy a brand new (1999 model) 62&quot; Toro Hydro WB w/ 20hp Kohler Command for 3340.00 including sales tax.<p>Please e-mail me the details at<br>larryflint@altavista.net

[steveair]

Hello,<p>Somewhere I have the paper work, but where....got me, so I say what I remember. I took a class about 4 years ago on herbicides and the professor gave us a study on the safety of the spray. It said something a long the lines of their only being 2 heribicide related deaths for the entire year of 1996. What were the 2 deaths....1 was a suicide (guess the guy drank roundup), and the other was a stupid accident (instead of grabbing his coffee, some guy drunk his herbicide, or something like that)<p>I think the chemicals we use are extremely safe. I always like to think of it this way. The chances of dying are something like 3000 times more likely for driving than for the chance of getting sick from chemicals we use. Yet, we all drive everyday, all day. <p>I feel safe.<p>

[lbmd1]

Dingo, <br> The following is a link that might be of interest to your question. I'm no granola by no means and I don't have anything against using chemicals when needed. Although you have to realize with all the pesticide bills being passed, it will get harder for licensed applicators to perform their work with all the fuss. I read that NY and other states are now trying to pass bills requiring lawn chemical applicators to give 48 hr notice to neighboring lawns prior to spraying. Just read any chemical warning label, that will answer your question. The fact is, the world needs these chemicals until there is an alternative. Beleive me, if I were applying this stuff all day long, I would take precautions to protect myself. Read the article, it's worth a minute or two to think about yourself if you apply chems.<p>Mike<p>http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alto/ch14.html

[MOW ED]

Everything is cumulative. If you smoke cigarettes you might contract cancer, if you drink alcohol your liver might harden. It is dependant on the amount and concentration over time. You can shorten the time by increasing the amount or the concentration. Preventative measures are your best bet. There is a certain risk vs benefit that you have to be comfortable with in any activity that you do. Dont burn a hole in your stomach worrying about it just protect yourself and enjoy life. In the end when your numbers is up there is no debate. Good luck.

[lbmd1]

Well said Mow Ed!

[CLM1]

USE THE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT!! READ THE LABEL! YOU ARE REQUIRED BY LAW! DON'T BE STUPID! YOU MUST PROTECT YOURSELF...NO ONE ELSE WILL! IT'S ON THE LABEL FOR YOU TO READ...SOMETHING HAPPENS...YOU DIDN'T HAVE ON THE PROPER PROTECTION...YOU DON'T HAVE A SNOWBALLS CHANCE AT A LAWSUIT! IT'S YOUR LIFE AND FAMILY, THE LONGER YOU LIVE THE MORE TIME YOU GET TO ENJOY THEM! <br>GET THE LICENSE!<br>Just my own personal opinion folks. remember C.Y.A.!

[moonarrow]

Hey, the chemicals we use can be hazardous to your health. A frien of mine inDallas died from brain tumors caused by using pesticides. I'm not saying this will happen to all of us,but please use cautiion and wear protective clothing. here is a little test to show you how easy the chemicals can soak thru the skin into the blood stream. Try it for yourself. take a clove of garlic and slip it in to your sock for 15 min. and see the results. chemicals will do the same. Read the MSMa sheets on your products and practice safty good luck and have a good life. sorryy to be so lenthy. thank you Dale<p>----------<br>Dale moonarrow@hotmail.com<br>Southern lawn and Landscape

[dylan]

I've noticed over the last year that every website of a city recommends not using pesticides and herbicides on your lawn. There are been numerous newspaper articles recently about pesticides and each one has recommended not using them. There seems to be a trend building here.

[Bobby]

Hey guys, the danger is real.One friend of mine had a spray business for ten years. He got so messed up from the chemicals that if he gets a wiff or two of a certain type, he's in trouble. I'm not saying he handled the stuff right or wrong. I just know he's messed up. I also knew a guy who worked for Lesco, who reportedly killed himself because of exposure to the product, causing health problems. I'm not anti chemical, just be carefull and legal. <p>----------<br>Bobby <br>Ft Lauderdale

[Bobby]

Hey guys, the danger is real.One friend of mine had a spray business for ten years. He got so messed up from the chemicals that if he gets a wiff or two of a certain type, he's in trouble. I'm not saying he handled the stuff right or wrong. I just know he's messed up. I also knew a guy who worked for Lesco, who reportedly killed himself because of exposure to the product, causing health problems. I'm not anti chemical, just be carefull and legal. <p>----------<br>Bobby <br>Ft Lauderdale