There is a move to ban the use of glyphosate in Columbia ( aerial spraying of illegal drug plantations) as it is felt to be carcinogenic in large quantities. How long before the EU ban its use altogether ??
what isn't carcinogenic in large quantities?
As for banning ... so are we just going to completely lie down and allow foreign countries to supply all our food (cos they can do it cheaper as they use chemicals with less prescription, apply fertilisers at rates which poison water courses and keep animals less welfare friendly) ... or do we fight back with a bit of common sense???
The use of pesticides such as Glyphosate in correct concentration ( preferably weed wiped ) is a common sense way of dealing with perennial weeds.
I agree, but the poster I replied to was implying that adding a good splosh of glyphosate, unmeasured and probably far more concentrated than recommended, was fine. I don't think it is.
Also, there are other methods for controlling weeds than herbicides, mainly those used by organic growers. The rapidly growing popularity of organically produced food tells us that many people within our population ARE concerned with the future of our small blue planet. The issues of overuse of pesticides, herbicides, GM and so on are worthy of very serious discussion and research, not something to be derided.
I don't want to get into an argument here, because I'm only too aware that there are those who don't acknowledge the problem and probably never will, and those who do, but I find it sad that people with their own land to cultivate and grow on are amongst those who don't seem to give credence to the seriousness and urgency of the situation.
So all I want to say is, please take care when using strong and dangerous chemicals, that you use them correctly and as recommended by the manufacturer. The original poster was asking for help in understanding how to use the product he has, and was looking for informative responses.