That’s gross, @Judi. On the one hand I’m surprised they would allow it in California, on the other hand I know the size of the ag lobby.
Almost all pesticide is applied using mechanical sprayers, @JLeslie. The only reason they’re using crop dusters around here this year is because it’s been unseasonably rainy and the fields are too wet to drive in. Of course, that also means that even more run-off is going into the Mississippi.
Been a while since I’ve seen a biplane, @kritiper.
I don’t blame you, @linguaphile.
Yes, that’s the bad thing about over-spray, @dammitjanetfromvegas. Crop dusting has got to be a tedious job after a while!
“Topdressing” has sort of a regal ring to it, @Adagio.
Yes! @Here2_4
Frogs and toads eat insects, and when we spray pesticides on our lawns to control for insects that we find to be a nuisance, the amphibians suffer. Pollution of waterways can also affect them, as they lay their eggs in water.
Personally I’m seeing an uptick in the number of both toads and rabbits this year in my area.
Where do they have mint fields, @Apparently_Im_The_Grumpy_One? I don’t doubt you, but I never considered the idea. Getting paid to sit in a mint field sounds almost unlawful.