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ROUND-UP STUDY

This in from the Invasive Species listserv here in ALASKA:

<<<<<Here's a response to the Roundup-amphibian study, as reported today in The
Nature Conservancy's Invasive Species Listserve Digest #136.
It's always good to hear both sides...

9. New study on Glyphosate toxicity (Global, Planet Earth)
From: Debra Nelson (dnelson@dnrmail.state.il.us)

(Debra forwarded an email with contributions from various weed scientists,
commenting on a recent study by a University of Pittsburgh biologist Rick
Relyea who found that applying RoundUp to a tank containing amphibians
killed them.)

Robert Szafoni noted: "It was very gratifying to see so many folks respond
to this with the correct observation that the researcher tested a herbicide
in a manner for which it is not listed - Round-up over water. The study
even noted that the surfactant was far more lethal to the amphibians than
the active ingredient. This is the second time in the last two years that a
"new" study showed herbicide impacts to amphibs by testing products in an
inappropriate manner. Bottom line...read and follow the label."

Debra Nelson noted: "There is good reason to be sure you use the "aquatic
approved" version of herbicides when applying around water!">>>>>>>>
_______________
CHEERS,

JEFF LOWENFELS
(AND I AM NOT A SUPPORTER OF ROUND-UP!)



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