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Treflan Herbicide Damage to Pachysandra: Label Violation

Label Explicitly Prohibits Use on Pachysandra

Dow AgroSciences Treflan label: "Should not be applied on ornamental groundcovers such as Ajuga, Myrtle and PACHYSANDRA as injury may result." (label source)

Symptoms Match Herbicide Injury

Yellowing leaves, brown circles—classic trifluralin damage. University of Idaho documents similar injury in sugar beets.

Why This Chemical Is in Your Garage

Long list of DANGER warnings = really bad for you. What's it doing to your liver? Dow's stockholders profit; you bear the risk.

No Need for This Stuff

Easier, cheaper, safer weed control exists. Adam and Eve didn't need it. Neither do you. Throw it away. Love your home.

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