Emrys Davies wrote:
Jeoff. and Martin,

Thanks a lot for that.

The weedkiller to which I refer is known as Spasor Biactive Herbicide.
A solubable concentrate containing 480 g\l (41%) isopropylamine salt of
glyphosate, equivalent to 360 g\l glyphosate.

Would your comments i.e. that it is safe to plant in land to which
Glyphosate has been applied, apply to Spasor Biactive Herbicide?

Just check the small print to make sure "biactive" doesn't mean it also
contains some other more persistant weedkiller as well. I knew someone
who used "Pathclear" on their lawn. It killed the weeds OK, but it was
the devils own job to get grass to regrow on the bare patches.

Glyphosate is astonishingly lethal to green plants considering how
relatively benign it is to mammals.

You have more to fear from the surfactant wetting agents than from the
active ingredient. By the time the weeds are dead the glyphosate will be
totally inert on the clay and partially decomposed to boot.

Regards,
Martin Brown
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On 16/5/08 17:05, in article , "Martin
Brown" wrote:

Emrys Davies wrote:
Jeoff. and Martin,

Thanks a lot for that.

The weedkiller to which I refer is known as Spasor Biactive Herbicide.
A solubable concentrate containing 480 g\l (41%) isopropylamine salt of
glyphosate, equivalent to 360 g\l glyphosate.

Would your comments i.e. that it is safe to plant in land to which
Glyphosate has been applied, apply to Spasor Biactive Herbicide?

Just check the small print to make sure "biactive" doesn't mean it also
contains some other more persistant weedkiller as well. I knew someone
who used "Pathclear" on their lawn. It killed the weeds OK, but it was
the devils own job to get grass to regrow on the bare patches.

Glyphosate is astonishingly lethal to green plants considering how
relatively benign it is to mammals.

You have more to fear from the surfactant wetting agents than from the
active ingredient. By the time the weeds are dead the glyphosate will be
totally inert on the clay and partially decomposed to boot.

Glyphosate fact sheet
http://www.pan-uk.org/pestnews/Actives/glyphosa.htm
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children.'

This seems to be a quite neutral link.

Note that although the product is old and well out of patent, it is still
being heavily promoted. This is no doubt due to the commercial existence of
GM crops that are resistant to it.

I have no fixed opinion on GM or on agrochemicals, but those interested in
informed debate will be aware of the pressures that might arise if the
safety of glyphosate is called into question.

I use the stuff myself, I hope with discernement, but I object to the burnt
appearance that many roadside verges have every springtime.

Regards


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On 16/5/08 17:05, in article ,
"Martin
Brown" wrote:

Emrys Davies wrote:
Jeoff. and Martin,

Thanks a lot for that.

The weedkiller to which I refer is known as Spasor Biactive Herbicide.
A solubable concentrate containing 480 g\l (41%) isopropylamine salt of
glyphosate, equivalent to 360 g\l glyphosate.

Would your comments i.e. that it is safe to plant in land to which
Glyphosate has been applied, apply to Spasor Biactive Herbicide?

Just check the small print to make sure "biactive" doesn't mean it also
contains some other more persistant weedkiller as well. I knew someone
who used "Pathclear" on their lawn. It killed the weeds OK, but it was
the devils own job to get grass to regrow on the bare patches.

Glyphosate is astonishingly lethal to green plants considering how
relatively benign it is to mammals.

You have more to fear from the surfactant wetting agents than from the
active ingredient. By the time the weeds are dead the glyphosate will be
totally inert on the clay and partially decomposed to boot.

Glyphosate fact sheet
http://www.pan-uk.org/pestnews/Actives/glyphosa.htm
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children.'

In article ,
"Daddy Tadpole" writes:
|
| Note that although the product is old and well out of patent, it is still
| being heavily promoted. This is no doubt due to the commercial existence of
| GM crops that are resistant to it.

Coming soon to a weed near you ....

| I have no fixed opinion on GM or on agrochemicals, but those interested in
| informed debate will be aware of the pressures that might arise if the
| safety of glyphosate is called into question.

Considering what happened to me over Benlate, yes, indeed. An agent
of the makers was watching this group. My speculation was right and
the official line was a load of porkies.

Another area where there is massive pressure is over the possibility
that the use of 'sun screen' creams may actually be a significant factor
in the 'melanoma epidemic'. You won't see that reported, but there is
considerable evidence pointing that way and some ongoing research (but
very much under wraps).


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

Martin,

I should have said that amongst the recommendations for use is included
'It is also recommended for clearing up weedy ground prior to planting
or sowing' so that, you may think, dispels the fear of other drastic
ingredients being present.

Thanks a lot,
Emrys Davies

"Martin Brown" wrote in message
...
Emrys Davies wrote:
Jeoff. and Martin,

Thanks a lot for that.

The weedkiller to which I refer is known as Spasor Biactive
Herbicide.
A solubable concentrate containing 480 g\l (41%) isopropylamine
salt of
glyphosate, equivalent to 360 g\l glyphosate.

Would your comments i.e. that it is safe to plant in land to which
Glyphosate has been applied, apply to Spasor Biactive Herbicide?

Just check the small print to make sure "biactive" doesn't mean it
also
contains some other more persistant weedkiller as well. I knew someone
who used "Pathclear" on their lawn. It killed the weeds OK, but it was
the devils own job to get grass to regrow on the bare patches.

Glyphosate is astonishingly lethal to green plants considering how
relatively benign it is to mammals.

You have more to fear from the surfactant wetting agents than from the
active ingredient. By the time the weeds are dead the glyphosate will
be
totally inert on the clay and partially decomposed to boot.

Regards,
Martin Brown
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