EPA Strengthens Safety Measures for Soil Fumigant Pesticides
(Washington, D.C. – May 27, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency is strengthening safety measures for soil fumigant pesticides. The safety measures will reduce fumigant exposures to bystanders—people who live, work, attend school, or spend time near agricultural fields that are fumigated—and increase overall safety of fumigant use by requiring greater planning and compliance.
“With new restrictions, we’re allowing the continued use of fumigant pesticides without risking human health and the environment,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “Full transparency and the best science shaped a plan to protect the economic interests of agricultural communities and the public health of farm workers and consumers.”
Pet-Safe Yard and Gardening Tips
According to the ASPCA, they take tens of thousands of calls each year from pet owners whose animals have come in contact with poisonous insecticides, weed killers and toxic plants.
In order to help you keep your pets safe, here is good starting checklist to help you pet-proof your yard, garden and garage.
How to Properly and Safely Stake a Tree
During the summer months many people will be planting trees. This is a good thing, just keep in mind that when planting trees, not all of them will need to be staked.
Staking is used to moderate swings or to protect the tree from violent winds that could uproot it prior to it being established. It is not meant to prevent all movement.
If a tree does not move it does not develop a strong trunk. Trees develop strong trunks in response to wind, it is a response mechanism, all plants do.
In addition, here are two short helpful videos:
How To Stake A Tree Part 1
How To Stake A Tree Part 2
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