Safety Issues To Remember When Using Weedkiller
Here is some advice to ensure that weedkiller is used safely and the most effectively.
Weedkiller can be dangerous if it is used incorrectly. In the right hands weedkiller is a very good gardening tool but use it wrong and it can not only ruin your garden but also be dangerous to wildlife, pets and children. Most gardeners use weedkiller, particularly hobby gardeners so there are a few rules that should be adhered to when using it.
Weedkiller can be bought in lots of different varieties such as gel and granulated but by far the most popular is the ready mixed spray which comes in a plastic container with a dispensing trigger. Always read the directions of use information that comes with your particular weedkiller and try to follow this. There are a few other more generic things worth remembering though that can ensure further safe use.
Never overuse weedkiller thinking that it will work more effectively and kill weeds quicker, the amounts recommended to use in the weedkillers instructions are there to ensure optimum performance and overusing it in targeted areas can be dangerous. It could spread to nearby plant life causing that to be affected and die and could also be absorbed by nearby edible vegetation that you were growing and planning to eat which can cause illness. When applying weedkiller try to wear protective clothing such as gloves and if it's windy a facemask can help stop the liquid going into your mouth and nose.
Be sure to use the right weedkiller to suit your needs. A weedkiller that contains the chemical Gyphosate will not just kill weeds but will also kill all plant life and grass that it comes into contact with so do not spray it on your lawn and only apply it to plan lift that you want to get rid of. Always make sure that animals and children are away from the sprayed area and check the weedkiller instructions which will advise you of the timeframe for when the area is free for them to come back into contact with.
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There is a wide range of weedkiller products available and these can be purchased from most shops that sell gardening equipment. Always make sure you buy the correct weedkiller to suit your specific needs.
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