From Kat Reynolds, Piiholo/Olinda:
I wrote Duane asking about glycophosphate alternatives because I am concerned about the effects on my family, pets, wildlife,
... insects and soil. This is his reply:
"Thank you for reaching out. I would be concerned. The University of Hawaii did a study on Glyphosate in 2012. It showed that Glyphosate can last in in soil for 100 days, in fresh water for up to 200 days and in salt water for over 260 days. Still leaching out its chemicals. Only in a lab, under the perfect conditions, does Glyphosate dissipate in 72 hours. So even after it is dry, it is active. A morning dew or short rain will make it absorbable into the flesh. Not good at all. Scary thing is that Glyphosate is a registered antibiotic. This means it kills all microbial life in areas it's applied, causing inert soil and erosion on slopes. It is also a good grade drying agent used on all wheat, barley, oats, hops, and bread grains before sent out to become bread flour, beer and oatmeal. We eat it and drink it. With mainland crop dusting with Glyphosate, it has been found in most honey. The bees get it on them when pollinating crop dusted fields and take it back to the hive. It is crazy!! Glyphosate is a bioaccumulator in the human body. The more we are exposed the higher the chances of cancer development. Scythe is derived from Geraniums and is an alternative to Glyphosate. Along with Avenger an orange oil base product. Both work just as good and are safe to use. The labels are to be followed for best efficacy. State of Hawaii doesn't recognize any minimum risk Pesticides. Avenger is working on getting that on its label. Neem oil is the best Pesticide based on neem tree oil. Let me know if you have any questions."
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