"germ" wrote in message
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All that 'escapee' wrote is true, but as a pesticide it NEEDS to have
those properties. Just like a gun would not be a gun if it did not
kill. As for why Diazinon was banned. Newer research found that it
might be a special hazard to children. Under new EPA regs, to keep it
on the market manufacturers would have had to do new expensive tox
studies. The margins were just not there for the product. So they and
the EPA signed consent decree to phase out residential uses.

Quoting the EPA: "EPA is conducting a review of diazinon as
part of its effort to address the tough, new
safety standards established by the 1996 Food
Quality Protection Act...
This action adds a greater measure of
protection for children by eliminating the most
important sources of children's exposure."

Diazinon is an organophosphate, a neurotoxin. All pesticides classified as
organophosphates have been reclassified as restricted use pesticides as
current research has shown that their attributes are far outweighed by their
health hazards. Diazinon residue is present in approximately 75% of
residences tested and is very long lasting.

Pesticides do not have to be environmental or health hazards to be
effective. Beneficial nematodes and milky spore ARE considered pesticides
(bio-organic ones to be sure but pesticides nonetheless).

Concentrate on bringing your lawn back to health before heading for the
chemicals. You may find you don't need any afterall.

pam - gardengal