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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Ok so I'm a bit of an eco warrior, nothing drastic, but I like to do my bit when I can.

Do you think that we should halt the use of this stuff?

The thousands of different types of flora and fauna are food for thousands of different animals and insects.

Have you ever looked up close to a dandelion?, no, really close?, such a brilliant display of yellow, more like a flower!

That advert on the telly, where the dandelion pop's up....."ello mate", (think it's for Round-up), if it kills the actual root, it must be such toxic stuff.

There must be ways of using nature to deal with nature, like hedgehogs eat slugs and ladybirds eat greenfly etc.

And I only learnt the other day the the dandelion is the first port of call as food for a bee coming out of hibernation!

I just think we'll see a ban on aggressive killers soon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I agree. I don't recommend them as a gardener. Don't let chemical giants quash nature.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I agree. I don't recommend them as a gardener. Don't let chemical giants quash nature."
Good to hear

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well said OP

I love the colour of our dandelions. Yes we have seen plenty of bees buzzing around them too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

yes I hope so

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

we use killer on the patio. It doesn't work no matter what they say on the telly.

The rest of the garden has plenty of s for the bees, butterflies and insects

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Some, possibly all, killers should be banned, due to their high toxicity, residues and very long persistence in the environment, amongst other very major problems that they have.

I like allelopathy, where some plants naturally prevent other plants from flourishing - some ferns do this, for example, so I am keen to remove them, should they ever grow up around some of my plants.

We have to move to greater respect for the natural world around us, as well as providing greater health for us and other forms of life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We live in a fairly rural area so dont use anything like that as we get a lot of wildlife in our garden.

I do pour hot water from the kettle on a stubborn by the front door though which works quicker than any killer!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"We live in a fairly rural area so dont use anything like that as we get a lot of wildlife in our garden.

I do pour hot water from the kettle on a stubborn by the front door though which works quicker than any killer! "

does it? I must try that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We live in a fairly rural area so dont use anything like that as we get a lot of wildlife in our garden.

I do pour hot water from the kettle on a stubborn by the front door though which works quicker than any killer!

does it? I must try that.

Sorry, I missed the key word after stubborn - !

Yes I've been boiling s to death for 2 years!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ah it wasnt me, it was the word...

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"We live in a fairly rural area so dont use anything like that as we get a lot of wildlife in our garden.

I do pour hot water from the kettle on a stubborn by the front door though which works quicker than any killer!

does it? I must try that.

Sorry, I missed the key word after stubborn - !

Yes I've been boiling s to death for 2 years! "

the site edits that word out

I will give that a go on the unwanted plants growing through my patio.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Some, possibly all, killers should be banned, due to their high toxicity, residues and very long persistence in the environment, amongst other very major problems that they have.

We have to move to greater respect for the natural world around us, as well as providing greater health for us and other forms of life."
Well said!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We live in a fairly rural area so dont use anything like that as we get a lot of wildlife in our garden.

I do pour hot water from the kettle on a stubborn by the front door though which works quicker than any killer!

does it? I must try that.

Sorry, I missed the key word after stubborn - !

Yes I've been boiling s to death for 2 years! "

What are these s that people speak of? (I know really.)

Top tip about the boiling water. I'll try that. Got a really stubborn tree thing that keeps coming back.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got the perfect garden then. It's all wEeds

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"We live in a fairly rural area so dont use anything like that as we get a lot of wildlife in our garden.

I do pour hot water from the kettle on a stubborn by the front door though which works quicker than any killer!

does it? I must try that.

Sorry, I missed the key word after stubborn - !

Yes I've been boiling s to death for 2 years!

What are these s that people speak of? (I know really.)

Top tip about the boiling water. I'll try that. Got a really stubborn tree thing that keeps coming back. "

salt works with some tree type things, drill a little hole in the base of the stem/trunk and pour salt in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We live in a fairly rural area so dont use anything like that as we get a lot of wildlife in our garden.

I do pour hot water from the kettle on a stubborn by the front door though which works quicker than any killer!

does it? I must try that.

Sorry, I missed the key word after stubborn - !

Yes I've been boiling s to death for 2 years!

What are these s that people speak of? (I know really.)

Top tip about the boiling water. I'll try that. Got a really stubborn tree thing that keeps coming back.

salt works with some tree type things, drill a little hole in the base of the stem/trunk and pour salt in

I'll try that too, thanks.

The weird thing is, I'm great at killing flowers and plants I like.

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By *omvampmMan
over a year ago

gillingham

"We live in a fairly rural area so dont use anything like that as we get a lot of wildlife in our garden.

I do pour hot water from the kettle on a stubborn by the front door though which works quicker than any killer!

does it? I must try that.

Sorry, I missed the key word after stubborn - !

Yes I've been boiling s to death for 2 years!

What are these s that people speak of? (I know really.)

Top tip about the boiling water. I'll try that. Got a really stubborn tree thing that keeps coming back.

salt works with some tree type things, drill a little hole in the base of the stem/trunk and pour salt in

Copper nail to if you can find one will kill a tree or ring bark it

I don't like glyphosate they say it breaks down but it doesn't it gets into water course chemicals made by us all upset the balence of Mother Nature sadly we don't know what we're doing she does and the sooner we learn that the better lol x

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"We live in a fairly rural area so dont use anything like that as we get a lot of wildlife in our garden.

I do pour hot water from the kettle on a stubborn by the front door though which works quicker than any killer!

does it? I must try that.

Sorry, I missed the key word after stubborn - !

Yes I've been boiling s to death for 2 years!

What are these s that people speak of? (I know really.)

Top tip about the boiling water. I'll try that. Got a really stubborn tree thing that keeps coming back.

salt works with some tree type things, drill a little hole in the base of the stem/trunk and pour salt in

I'll try that too, thanks.

The weird thing is, I'm great at killing flowers and plants I like.

yep the less you want it the faster it will grow.

A sunflower seeded itself in a crack on our patio, we left it there and it was the best we ever grew

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By *BWandhusbandCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

We put salt on the patio and then sprinkle with water, works a treat. Just don't put it near plants.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Some good tips coming out here!

We all like our drives and patios to look good, nice to see less aggressive ways used!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Salt is possibly the worst thing you can use against the bugs and planta, js, haven't you seen a slug encounter salt and implode?

Also, strikes me that many people are pretty ignorant to the actual chemical action and lifespan of your average killer and just label it as a toxic chemical with zero understanding of how it actually works. Some ppl are so lazy with research and just imagine up the answers they want by find regarding environmental issues.... Its a shame, but a product of green marketing innit....

Before anyone starts telling me what's what and t sprinkle coffee grnds on my penis for fertility, I have a chemistry degree and I market green chemicals innit....

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Salt is possibly the worst thing you can use against the bugs and planta, js, haven't you seen a slug encounter salt and implode?

Before anyone starts telling me what's what and t sprinkle coffee grnds on my penis for fertility, I have a chemistry degree and I market green chemicals innit.... "
Well, that's told me!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Salt is possibly the worst thing you can use against the bugs and planta, js, haven't you seen a slug encounter salt and implode?

Before anyone starts telling me what's what and t sprinkle coffee grnds on my penis for fertility, I have a chemistry degree and I market green chemicals innit.... Well, that's told me!

Sorry buddy, not meant to be a dig at you personally in any way. You posted and I think that's always great and brave and the ensuing discussion is knowledge plus someone may well correct me

I just see how stuff gets marketed and ppl don't have the time or inclination to research these days and take things on wom or from, fb or friend circles etc.... ££££££

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"we use killer on the patio. It doesn't work no matter what they say on the telly.

The rest of the garden has plenty of s for the bees, butterflies and insects"

Try bleach

works a treat.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"we use killer on the patio. It doesn't work no matter what they say on the telly.

The rest of the garden has plenty of s for the bees, butterflies and insects

Try bleach

works a treat. "

I'm scared to try anything but the good old fashioned pull the beggars up method after this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"we use killer on the patio. It doesn't work no matter what they say on the telly.

The rest of the garden has plenty of s for the bees, butterflies and insects

Try bleach

works a treat.

I'm scared to try anything but the good old fashioned pull the beggars up method after this

Use the shit in the shops, it's generally kinder than household cleaners lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Salt is possibly the worst thing you can use against the bugs and planta, js, haven't you seen a slug encounter salt and implode?

Before anyone starts telling me what's what and t sprinkle coffee grnds on my penis for fertility, I have a chemistry degree and I market green chemicals innit.... Well, that's told me!

Sorry buddy, not meant to be a dig at you personally in any way. You posted and I think that's always great and brave and the ensuing discussion is knowledge plus someone may well correct me

I just see how stuff gets marketed and ppl don't have the time or inclination to research these days and take things on wom or from, fb or friend circles etc.... ££££££

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That's ok mate, no offence taken!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"we use killer on the patio. It doesn't work no matter what they say on the telly.

The rest of the garden has plenty of s for the bees, butterflies and insects

Try bleach

works a treat.

I'm scared to try anything but the good old fashioned pull the beggars up method after this

Use the shit in the shops, it's generally kinder than household cleaners lol

I do use it occasionally.

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By *tew008Man
over a year ago

edinburgh

Always used salt and vinegar never any killer though.

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By *rs99Man
over a year ago

Scarborough

Just used killer on my yard but after reading this thread will have a gud think about it before or eva I use it again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The EU were set to ban glyphosate and neonicotinoids, however it appears that these proposals have been shelved for the time being.

Personally I think that’s a real opportunity lost. Thankfully slug pellets containing metaldehyde are due to be banned from next spring.

We’re doing untold damage to the environment through some of these chemicals. Personally I’d rather have a hole or two in my lettuce and not see hedgehogs die and bees wiped out.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The EU were set to ban glyphosate and neonicotinoids, however it appears that these proposals have been shelved for the time being.

Personally I think that’s a real opportunity lost. Thankfully slug pellets containing metaldehyde are due to be banned from next spring.

We’re doing untold damage to the environment through some of these chemicals. Personally I’d rather have a hole or two in my lettuce and not see hedgehogs die and bees wiped out. "
Didn't know about the slug pellets.....good news!

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By *ovegames42Man
over a year ago

london

Never use this stuff all living things have the right to be on this planet

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By *ovegames42Man
over a year ago

london

If you wish to suppress growth, garden centres sell black matting that block out sunlight. Without poising the ground

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By *ovegames42Man
over a year ago

london

"we use killer on the patio. It doesn't work no matter what they say on the telly.

The rest of the garden has plenty of s for the bees, butterflies and insects

Try bleach

works a treat.

I'm scared to try anything but the good old fashioned pull the beggars up method after this

good old fashioned method, no harm to the environment or water table

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By *oss and SuzieCouple
over a year ago

Porthmadog

While we live a green lifestyle, Asulox is the only way to control bracken and increase diversity on our place in North Wales.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I dig dandelions out of the lawn with a satisfying " lifter", and pour boiling water on them elsewhere. Cheaper and far more effective than chemicals.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

neonics have been banned so other insecticides are used now killing more insects than ever .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can garden without any chemicals but it takes more physical effort and some planning on what to plant and how to manage the garden. The garden has to find its rhythm and balance. 20 years of chemical free gardens and beautiful they have been too.

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