Hi Eddy,



May I suggest you go to Jeyes website? There they say nothing about being
illegal, killing cats, or any other major problems.



It was an old disinfectant that my father and grandfather used to use on
trees to kill certain pests and around the chicken coops. I've used it as a
preservative on wood and as a disinfectant on my damson tree - among others.



The only problem that I have knowledge of is that if it's used around
growing crops they all have a tendency to taste like Jeyes Fluid - even
onions!!!!



It doesn't say it can be used as a weed killer but if you spill it on any
plant (as I've found out, to my cost) it will kill it though it depends on
the strength and the amount used and, I suppose, the weed - so take care!



The following is what the Jeyes website says about it:



"The Jeyes Fluid range is now bigger than ever, providing effective cleaning
solutions for every aspect of your outdoor cleaning routine. Each cleaning
formulation is especially designed for specific outdoor cleaning tasks.



The original Jeyes Fluid disinfectant is still a firm favourite. This iconic
brand with origins in the 19th Century is favoured by many households for
its versatility and even kills the Bird Flu H5N1 virus.



Jeyes Fluid can be used for a multitude of outdoor cleaning tasks, from
neutralising odours and killing bacteria in and around drains, to
disinfecting after pet fouling or clearing up wild and domestic bird mess.
It is also perfect for clearing fungi, mould and algae from paths, driveways
and patios as well as cleaning and disinfecting pots prior to planting.
Disinfects hutches and kennels, pots and planters and is ideal for cleaning
greenhouses.



Regards,



John

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"Eddy Bentley" wrote in message
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Hi,

Would any of you recommend or warn against using a suitable solution of
Jeyes Fluid to deter grass and weeds growing alongside wood?

A friend has suggested it would be better to use Jeyes than usual
weedkillers because Jeyes, he says, is oily and it will help preserve
the adjacent wood (by keeping moisture out of it).

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Eddy.