Take it from me, wear a mask chopping/blowing leaves..

[Ijustwantausername]

Good Lord, after 2 big leaf days I am sick as a dog with sinuses. Sore throat, runny nose, and sneezing like crazy. Needless to say, I stopped by Lowe's last night and got a ten pack of 3M 8511 respirator masks. They will be on my face from here on out.

I thought I was immune to allergens/mold....HA I was wrong.

[mowerbrad]

Somebody isn't Claritin clear...
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[weeze]

yeah get some claritin or alegra...it will help lol

[rogerdodger]

Always, always use a mask when mulching leaves. There is a fungus that grows on the under, moist side of em that can kill you.

Wear eye protection too!! As well as ear protection.

[andyslawncare]

I got algeree shots about 10 years ago... just blow the nose, spit out some crap, and keep moving. Not phased at all.

[metro36]

Between blowing and running the truck loader, I am exposed to lots of dust. I am fine most of the time. I just blow out some black boogies and keep on going. I take some claritin if I really need it. Some people are more sensitive than others.

[Ijustwantausername]

Originally Posted by rogerdodger

Always, always use a mask when mulching leaves. There is a fungus that grows on the under, moist side of em that can kill you.

Wear eye protection too!! As well as ear protection.

Any info on that fungus? I'd like to research it.