Re: [compost_tea] Herbicide Over Spray Damage

From: Sally Norton <sknorton_at_mindspring.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:03:16 -0400

Does anyone know how to find an experienced lawyer in the area of
pesticide drift damage?

Sally

On 4/28/2011 12:58 PM, Robert wrote:
>
> The only thing you can do is apply compost,tea, and any thing else
> that would help your plants recover faster assuming they arent dead.
> But don't just treat the symptoms. You need to address the real
> problem here. What is being done to compensate you for this chemical
> trespass? If the guilty party is not cooperative I would involve the
> authorities or get an experienced lawyer. This is not cool! Sorry for
> your damage!
>
>
> On Apr 28, 2011, at 8:08 AM, Sally Norton wrote:
>
>> Last week I discovered a widespread plant "illness" in my 100%
>> Organic yard-garden diagnosed by the Extension Horticulturist as
>> pesticide over spray. I confirmed that the adjacent downwind property
>> was treated last week with a liquid "Speed Zone" brand by Gordon's.
>> The MSDS can be seen at this address:
>> http://www.pbigordon.com/pdfs/SpeedZone-MSDS.pdf.
>> In addition to the plants low to the ground (tomatoes, lettuce,
>> herbs, collards, roses, etc, trees, vines, and tall bushes that are 5
>> -15 feet off the ground show definite damage. You can almost envision
>> the currents of air carrying the 2,4,D and other compounds of the
>> Speed Zone across my property. I was so hoping that my kiwi vine
>> would finally bloom and fruit this year which will be its 5th year in
>> my yard. Will these chemicals impact the blooming and fruiting of a
>> kiwi or the pomegranate bush which is showing a lot of damage in all
>> the growing tips? The dwarf weeping mulberry already set its fruits,
>> but the leaves look terrible.
>> I take great pride in the health of my plants and the attractiveness
>> of the plantings, so I am having a very hard time with so much plant
>> material looking stressed and damaged.
>> Suggestions??
>>
>
>



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