Weeds – the bane of gardeners everywhere. Nothing is more frustrating than spending time digging in the dirt to remove unwanted vegetation only to have it rear its ugly head soon after. Fortunately, the herbicide glyphosate 41 takes care of the problem, but gardeners need to follow instructions when it comes to mixing and applying so they don’t harm themselves or desirable plants. When properly used, glyphosate 41 makes quick work of removing unwanted weeds and grasses from the landscape.
Product’s Composition
There’s a host of brand name products containing glyphosate 41 and all regardless of name, work in the same way and contain the same basic ingredients. The main composition of herbicides containing …show more content…
However, follow safety precautions when applying the herbicide to lessen the chances of exposure. Wear safety glasses to prevent the product from splashing into your eyes, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks, closed-toe shoes and gloves. After applying, be sure to change clothes and wash your hands. If you accidentally ingest, get the product into your eyes or have an adverse reaction with your skin, immediately contact your local poison control center or hospital for further advice.
Appropriate Mixing Containers
Before mixing or storing the glyphosate 41, make sure you are using an appropriate holding container. Tank sprayers made out of stainless steel, plastic, plastic-lined, fiberglass or aluminum, as well as hose-end sprayers are safe to use with the product.
Do not mix, apply or store glyphosate 41 in containers made from unlined or galvanized steel, as it can be deadly and dangerous. The glyphosate reacts to the metal forming hydrogen gas, which can be explosive. Any type of spark such as that from smoking a cigarette can cause the gas to explode, resulting in possible injury or death to everyone that is close