Re: [compost_tea] Herbicide Over Spray Damage

From: Robert <rjkuljis_at_peak.org>
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 22:21:41 -0700

My best guess would be to talk to lawyers in your area and see if
there is someone with that experience. You really should be able to
talk to a regulatory agency about this as well, maybe they even know a
lawyer. I would assume the department of ag in your state would at
least have some info.

On Apr 30, 2011, at 8:03 PM, Sally Norton wrote:

> 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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