dow agrosciences mower built to hide pesticide applications

updated mon 25 oct 04

Debbie Mcdonald on mon 25 oct 04

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With each year that passes, more right-of-way acres are deemed
"publicly sensitive," making use of an integrated approach
complicated in some cases. For this reason, right-of-way managers
need a system that allows herbicide applications without:

* Public perception that herbicides are being used
* Potential for physical herbicide drift due to windy conditions
* Noticeable brownout of vegetation

see full ad http://www.dowagro.com/ivm/highway/brown/why.htm

from this page there is also a link to download a brochure titled
Make Brush Go Away Without Making a Big Scene

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With each year that passes, more right-of-way acres are deemed
"publicly sensitive," making use of an integrated approach
complicated in some cases. For this reason, right-of-way managers
need a system that allows herbicide applications without:

* Public perception that herbicides are being used
* Potential for physical herbicide drift due to windy conditions
* Noticeable brownout of vegetation

see full ad http://www.dowagro.com/ivm/highway/brown/why.htm

from this page there is also a link to download a brochure titled
Make Brush Go Away Without Making a Big Scene


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Laurie Mandigo-Stoba & Ian Stoba on mon 25 oct 04

Wow, this is a bit nefarious, eh? I'm torn, in that their system
claims to reduce herbicide use and limit drift. But how horrible that
they're marketing a tool for managing "public perception"! Sneak your
herbicides onto public land without having any annoying citizens spot
you at it. Make your job easier. Even worse, they're implying that
land which you're already mowing somehow needs an herbicide
application. If you can mow it, and this thing is a mower, why would
you also need to poison it???? Buy a cheaper mower and pay the guy
once more a month to mow the thing. Far cheaper than the healthcare
for the exposed worker who applies chemicals.

Regards, Laurie
Mill Valley, CA