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Environmental Breakdown of Lawn Chemicals: Photolysis, Hydrolysis, and Microbial Degradation

Lawn chemicals break down via sunlight (photolysis), water (hydrolysis), and soil microbes (biggest factor). Charged molecules bind to soil/leaves; uncharged dissolve and move with water. Microbial breakdown worries manufacturers (loss of efficacy) but pleases environmentalists. EPA requires exhaustive testing; modern pesticides have good record when used per label.

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