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| Author(s): | Cox, Caroline |
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| Author Affiliation: | Editor, Journal of Pesticide Reform |
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| Title: | Corn gluten meal - a natural lawn care herbicide |
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| Section: | Alternatives
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| Source: | Journal of Pesticide Reform. Vol. 25, No. 4, Winter 2005, p. 6-7. |
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| Publishing Information: | Eugene, OR: Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides |
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| # of Pages: | 2 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Corn gluten meal; Herbicides; Non-chemical control; Herbicide profile; USEPA; Root inhibition; Biological control; Weed control; Application timing; Herbicide safety; Health; Lawn maintenance; Lawn turf
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the use of corn gluten meal as an alternative to chemical herbicides. Describes how corn gluten meal works as a herbicide and discusses its effectiveness. Provides instructions on effective use of corn gluten meal and states that "timing is crucial... corn gluten meal needs to be applied when weed seeds are sprouting." Recommends timing spring application by when certain plants start to bloom. Discusses the health and environmental problems with using corn gluten meal as a herbicide; health risks include serious allergic reactions and environmental risks include adverse effects for animals because it is used as food for birds, mammals, and fish. Includes other uses that suppliers of corn gluten meal recommend and a website that provides a list of suppliers. Lists inert ingredients of corn gluten meal. Includes a list of recommendations for a health lawn that will make corn gluten meal more effective in herbicide control. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 20 |
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| Note: | Pictures, b/w |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Cox, C. 2005. Corn gluten meal - a natural lawn care herbicide. J. Pest. Reform. 25(4):p. 6-7. |
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