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Pramitol Soil Sterilant: Long-Lasting Dead Zones

Pramitol (prometon) sterilizes soil for 12–15 months. Only fix: excavate dead spots, replace with topsoil. Use only in gravel drives/fence lines—never in lawns or beds.

Pramitol damage to lawn

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