Gasoline as Herbicide: Cheaper Than Roundup? False Economy and Pollution

Gasoline kills foliage faster than Roundup but doesn't translocate to roots—plants resprout. Cost: 10 gallons gasoline ≈ $30; 1 quart 18% Roundup ≈ $25 makes 10 gallons spray. Gasoline is MORE expensive, pollutes soil/water, kills surrounding grass. For yellowjackets, water-based insecticides work equally well without collateral damage. Hot air doesn't kill weeds.