tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073336228735412825.post4174770355116062303..comments2024-03-29T06:25:50.329-07:00Comments on The Farmer Fred® Rant: It's the Silly Season for Garden Pesticide AdvertisingFred Hoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00501190876515519882noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073336228735412825.post-80173273486636769102016-04-29T08:03:50.445-07:002016-04-29T08:03:50.445-07:00To reduce lawn I put a lot of rock hardscaping aro...To reduce lawn I put a lot of rock hardscaping around my property. I had thick black plastic beneath the stones, but the winds blow sand and dirt in from neighboring rural properties, giving a fine growing medium for all kinds of noxious weeds. I hand-pull them, but want to find a less energy and time-intensive way of dealing with them. Vinegar solutions kill the weeds above ground, but they sprout right back. Looks like Preen is out of the question. Any other ideas>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04123607805196297882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073336228735412825.post-21984867639410246852010-06-11T16:17:21.864-07:002010-06-11T16:17:21.864-07:00I try to use natural ways of getting rid of garden...I try to use natural ways of getting rid of garden pests, but inside my home I don't want anymore pests than what may have already gotten in. I started using <a href="http://www.localpestcontrolservices.com/pest_control_blog/arizona-pest-control/organic_pest_control/" rel="nofollow">organic pest control</a> recently for the pests I find in my home. I love how it still gets the job done with out all of the harsh chemicals being put in my home.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16433076937138805583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073336228735412825.post-20974850811106315402010-06-10T10:36:58.372-07:002010-06-10T10:36:58.372-07:00The two things that matter to me the most are: doe...The two things that matter to me the most are: does it work AND -- what kind of an effect is it going to have on the environment.<br /><br />I've always been a fan of Roundup -- but not when I'm going to kill off a generation of ladybugs or honeybees. This is one reason why Venus and I are PULLING weeds everyday rather than spray.<br /><br />Pulling is more time intensive and you don't get it all done at once -- but it sure is better for the yard.Bill Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11816389236294882066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073336228735412825.post-16927621242000357832010-06-08T13:41:55.989-07:002010-06-08T13:41:55.989-07:00Do you mean the Clark "We need you" rout...Do you mean the Clark "We need you" route supervisor was lying to me when he told me all their products were 'eco-friendly" and safe for my pets as he tried to talk me into trying his service? I told him they couldn't be as eco-friendly as the broom, Webster, and water hose I use for pesticide control now. He also didn't seem to like it when I told him that I and 95% of the spiders had a deal, stay off the porch and out of the buildings and I won't squish them.Greg Damitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12681672410404222333noreply@blogger.com