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Old 11-02-2003, 04:25 PM
B. Midler
 
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Default Compost--Heat and Herbicides/Pesticides

I hadn't heard of Picloram as being persistent in compost. But then again, I
hadn't heard of it at all. Can't find anything specific about composting
since it's a ranch product, but I'll keep looking.
Thanks for the heads up.


"animaux" wrote in message
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Picloram, a broadleaf weed control has shown to be persistent through all
stomachs of a cow, composted and used on nightshades still causes foliar
cupping. There are very persistent problems with herbicides in compost.
Picloram is one of the worst. You can do a search on your own to find out

more.


On Thu, 06 Feb 2003 19:11:15 GMT, "B. Midler" wrote:

I'd like to follow up on something I heard regarding plant materials

treated
with herbicides/pesticides needing to be set aside for a longer period of
time. Apparently, the heat generated through the composting process can
augment herbicide damage.

Can anyone suggest where to go to check this out?