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If pesticides are applied to my lawn, is there risk to people in my house?
Even if there was drift or tracking, the amount of pesticide that could get into the house is very low.
In addition, maximum exposure is at the site of application, the lawn. The maximum application rates for the lawn has already been determined through required EPA testing, including the det...
Isn’t the wind drift a problem with pesticide application?
Drift is a concern only if proper precautions are not taken by the applicator.
Two types of drift may cause chemicals to move off target. Particle drift occurs when the wind scatters small spray droplets off the intended application site. Vapor drift occurs when chemicals evaporate and move w...
What is the likelihood that pesticides applied to lawns will get into groundwater?
There is very little likelihood that pesticides applied to lawns will end up in groundwater. Well-managed turf prevents runoff into water. In studies at The Pennsylvania State University for the U.S. Geological Survey, researchers found that the impact of well-managed turfgrass on water quality is s...
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