RE: [compost_tea] Herbicide Over Spray Damage

From: Jason Kalka <shortstop42000_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:56:53 -0500


I would be tempted to fight back with dandilions or writing a big *#&^ you =
in the yard with rye seed.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: gail raby <amberflame_at_comcast.net>
Sent: April 28, 2011 12:40 PM
To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [compost_tea] Herbicide Over Spray Damage

 
 You may legal grounds for compensation for damages; not being 
a lawyer, I don't know what exactally and specifically constitutes
these grounds and how you document or prove you have been 
damaged or how much you have been damaged. 

Ethecially and morally, there is no question in my mind of this. 

Was the spray applied by the home owner or a commercial 
firm which he hired. 

Is there not a law in (all? most? some?) states that pesticides and posions=
 
may not be sprayed if the wind is blowing over a given mph?  Was that
the case, or was it one of normal vaporation and wind-drift on a 
relatively still day. 
 
Even if the latter, it might be a good idea to check state laws
for how, when, and how strong a spray may be applied to 
any home property. 

When ever I see my neighbor's yard service park in front
of her house, I move to the property line and watch to 
take note of how the application goes.  He is so cavalier
and unconcerned in how he sprays and argumentative and 
defensive if I ask him any questions.  Several times I have
been tempted to call the lawn service for whom he is 
employee but have not as yet. 

I wish there was some item I could place outside that
would register if and how much pattern overspray there
was; this would be the proof positive I need to take action 
against his employer.  In years past I have seen damage but 
missed observing his visits; this year I have so far been
present and that I am sure has caused him to take more care
than he would otherwise.  

Its been a long time since I checked about
application liscences and how much training is legally required; 
and there are many times I have wondered if he was given 
the required training.  

And here is one other consideration -- not only your plants
but your body as well has been compromised.  If the drift 
is that strong, you will have inhaled it and absorbed it 
transdermally as it hit your skin. 

I wish for  you the best in this how ever you can and 
choose to proceed.  

And as to what you do to remediate damage, possibly the compost tea applica=
tions are the best remedy available.  Does any one know of specific bio-c=
ritters that could be brewed to 
deal with--complex or degrade -- the particular substances used in the spra=
y. 




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