Using Tru Green and neighbor says it’s affecting her lupus and asked us to stop

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ask her to prove it

That seems intense

So is her claim.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:" In 2020, the non-profit organization Beyond Pesticides sued TruGreen over its claim to offer "environmentally friendly, sustainable lawn care services that use no chemicals that may cause cancer, allergic reactions, or other health or environmental harms"—statements that Beyond Pesticides asserts are false and deceptive. TruGreen uses glyphosate, classified as probably carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, as well as a weedkiller with a label warning of "irreversible eye damage" and "allergic reactions," and a neurotoxic insecticide, according to Beyond Pesticides. "

https://www.ehn.org/pesticide-free-lawn-care-2654774400.html

Just to point out, this is my lawn. Neighbor has no reason to step on it.

unless you have a well you share - it's not impacting her at all. She must spend an awful lot of time on your lawn while you are gone.

Agree, it seems rather odd. We don’t have a shared well and our lawn should be a safe distance from anywhere she needs to be. We are separated by a large driveway. I do think she’s being very alarmist but I also don’t want to be unkind

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just stop, not only for your neighbor’s sake but yours as well. All those chemicals are unnecessary.

I’m fine with it. We’ve used it before at another home, and it worked well. That’s why we are using it again. It gave us a nice lawn

I know two people with lupus. One which was likely caused by exposure to pesticides in the 1960s. She’s now extremely sensitive to chemicals and also had non-hodgkins lymphoma again likely due to chemical exposure. Sure, she can’t necessarily prove it since that is impossible to do but I will add that her father used roundup and all three siblings (including my mom) got non-hodgkins lymphoma. These lawn chemicals are dangerous. And a long healthy life should mean more to you than nice grass.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I switched from TruGreen to another company b/c I don't like their practice. Much happier.

You should consider switching both for the environment and for neighborly peace.

Care to share the other co?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just stop, not only for your neighbor’s sake but yours as well. All those chemicals are unnecessary.

I’m fine with it. We’ve used it before at another home, and it worked well. That’s why we are using it again. It gave us a nice lawn

I know two people with lupus. One which was likely caused by exposure to pesticides in the 1960s. She’s now extremely sensitive to chemicals and also had non-hodgkins lymphoma again likely due to chemical exposure. Sure, she can’t necessarily prove it since that is impossible to do but I will add that her father used roundup and all three siblings (including my mom) got non-hodgkins lymphoma. These lawn chemicals are dangerous. And a long healthy life should mean more to you than nice grass.

Just to point out, I’m not spraying it on her lawn. My own lawn. Round up is not the same btw

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I mean, especially since this is your second home, I'd identify an alternative. If she seems rather delicate, it's probably the chronic illness.

It's not just the right thing to do because we live in a society, but it's potentially advantageous to you to develop a decent relationship with your neighbor for a house you are not always there to keep an eye on. It will incentivize her to call 911 if your house catches fire, for example.

What alternative?

[Anonymous]

You might ask if she has any recommendations for services. Play off that you are not as familiar with local options.
This way she can feel as if you are listening to her concerns (in a neighborly way)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just stop, not only for your neighbor’s sake but yours as well. All those chemicals are unnecessary.

I’m fine with it. We’ve used it before at another home, and it worked well. That’s why we are using it again. It gave us a nice lawn

I know two people with lupus. One which was likely caused by exposure to pesticides in the 1960s. She’s now extremely sensitive to chemicals and also had non-hodgkins lymphoma again likely due to chemical exposure. Sure, she can’t necessarily prove it since that is impossible to do but I will add that her father used roundup and all three siblings (including my mom) got non-hodgkins lymphoma. These lawn chemicals are dangerous. And a long healthy life should mean more to you than nice grass.

Just to point out, I’m not spraying it on her lawn. My own lawn. Round up is not the same btw

As long as the treatment is done by a licensed company the liability is on them and the neighbor can try to contact the lawn company

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just stop, not only for your neighbor’s sake but yours as well. All those chemicals are unnecessary.

I’m fine with it. We’ve used it before at another home, and it worked well. That’s why we are using it again. It gave us a nice lawn

I know two people with lupus. One which was likely caused by exposure to pesticides in the 1960s. She’s now extremely sensitive to chemicals and also had non-hodgkins lymphoma again likely due to chemical exposure. Sure, she can’t necessarily prove it since that is impossible to do but I will add that her father used roundup and all three siblings (including my mom) got non-hodgkins lymphoma. These lawn chemicals are dangerous. And a long healthy life should mean more to you than nice grass.

Just to point out, I’m not spraying it on her lawn. My own lawn. Round up is not the same btw

You understand there isn't a force field between your yards that stop your chemicals from drifting, right?

You have to be a troll, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just stop, not only for your neighbor’s sake but yours as well. All those chemicals are unnecessary.

I’m fine with it. We’ve used it before at another home, and it worked well. That’s why we are using it again. It gave us a nice lawn

I know two people with lupus. One which was likely caused by exposure to pesticides in the 1960s. She’s now extremely sensitive to chemicals and also had non-hodgkins lymphoma again likely due to chemical exposure. Sure, she can’t necessarily prove it since that is impossible to do but I will add that her father used roundup and all three siblings (including my mom) got non-hodgkins lymphoma. These lawn chemicals are dangerous. And a long healthy life should mean more to you than nice grass.

Just to point out, I’m not spraying it on her lawn. My own lawn. Round up is not the same btw

As long as the treatment is done by a licensed company the liability is on them and the neighbor can try to contact the lawn company

Apparently she already tried to discuss with the Tru Green guy who told her ‘lady, I don’t work for you’

[Anonymous]

We have such gorgeous lawns in our neighborhood. Lush bright green and beautiful grass....all over. I mean, it's a work of art. Such a metaphor for the way people live- deadly chemicals and hubris to achieve a certain look. Nothing matters but beauty.
It's tragic, really.

[Anonymous]

In general, I wouldn't like the precedent on making on a change here. Where do the requests end?

However, I would start here:
Ask her to tell you a little more what's happening and why she thinks it's related to the TruGreen. At a minimum, she'll feel heard.

If it's timing, you can express flexibility to coordinate the spraying when it's more convenient to her or so she can plan around it.

If there's an alternative service she'll recommend, say you'll consider it assuming the cost is roughly similar.

You can ask TruGreen or similar company to do a lawn care program without glyphosate (aka RoundUp). This is a bit lip service, but maybe the accommodation will help her.

I work in health care and don't use pesticides on my lawn, and still find the request, given without options, a bit presumptuous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You might ask if she has any recommendations for services. Play off that you are not as familiar with local options.
This way she can feel as if you are listening to her concerns (in a neighborly way)

Good advice Ty

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In general, I wouldn't like the precedent on making on a change here. Where do the requests end?

However, I would start here:
Ask her to tell you a little more what's happening and why she thinks it's related to the TruGreen. At a minimum, she'll feel heard.

If it's timing, you can express flexibility to coordinate the spraying when it's more convenient to her or so she can plan around it.

If there's an alternative service she'll recommend, say you'll consider it assuming the cost is roughly similar.

You can ask TruGreen or similar company to do a lawn care program without glyphosate (aka RoundUp). This is a bit lip service, but maybe the accommodation will help her.

I work in health care and don't use pesticides on my lawn, and still find the request, given without options, a bit presumptuous.

Great advice!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In general, I wouldn't like the precedent on making on a change here. Where do the requests end?

However, I would start here:
Ask her to tell you a little more what's happening and why she thinks it's related to the TruGreen. At a minimum, she'll feel heard.

If it's timing, you can express flexibility to coordinate the spraying when it's more convenient to her or so she can plan around it.

If there's an alternative service she'll recommend, say you'll consider it assuming the cost is roughly similar.

You can ask TruGreen or similar company to do a lawn care program without glyphosate (aka RoundUp). This is a bit lip service, but maybe the accommodation will help her.

I work in health care and don't use pesticides on my lawn, and still find the request, given without options, a bit presumptuous.

Wow! What a terrible, irresponsible statement & attitude for a health care worker. Clearly, you are not a health care professional.

OP: Wind & breeze will spread the cancer causing chemicals to her yard & when applied will spread in the air as well. Please be a decent human being and stop harming your neighbor & your family by use of these poisonous chemicals on your lawn.