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[33taw]

1. You always have the right to pursue a lawsuit. Whether or not you prevail in another thing.

You should consult a local attorney. You should get information on what was used on your lawn. Hopefully, not Round-Up.

[Klarkashton]

2. Was that supposed to be fertilizer?

Selective weed killer?

[CountAllVotes]

3. They are using two different things

They are not Round-up, I know that much.

I cannot remember the names, one was "Back break" something or the other best I can remember.

[magicarpet]

4. Contact the municipal code enforcement,...

... see if a city code addresses the issue of toxic overspray on to your property.

May be inquire at the local library reference desk if they can provide avenues than might help address this issue - city, state, or federal resources, or a pro-bono attorney for elders.

If you are over 60 call 211. Ask for a referal to a pro-bono attorney for elders who might give you guidance to address/resolve this issue.

Good luck.

[CountAllVotes]

7. Thank you

I will be 69 on my next birthday (if I live to see it!).

I feel quit sick.

[CountAllVotes]

5. Names of products being used

CNS GrassWeedKiller 8606

Bonide Burnout Concentrate

I don't know if they are using anything else.

Is anyone familiar with either of these products?

[Klarkashton]

8. Has it been hot where you are? Usually those

Herbicides would be applied in moderate weather.

[CountAllVotes]

10. I live near the coast

It has not been overly hot here luckily.

[Klarkashton]

11. Trying to sue somebody for this would be a huge

Hassle. It looks burnt that happens a lot with that stuff. It will probably grow back.

[CountAllVotes]

12. I hope you are right

I appreciate your opinion.

Lawsuits are a major pain in the 'arse to say the least!

[Klarkashton]

13. I do the killing by myself.

If it's the marathon/fescue lawn I use trimec with a pump sprayer. If it's the Bermuda I use Celsius with a hose sprayer. These are kind of expensive but a container lasts for years because the trick is to use just a little each time.

Keep it watered now that it's burned and it will be ok.

[Doodley]

6. I had grasscutters spray my entire backyard. They killed all the grass, roses, honeysuckle, ivy, hostas, ferns,

almost everything. All they were supposed to do is cut grass in front yard. Years of nurturing and watching the back yard develop into a garden, killed. I can't speak for your situation, but my there was no point in suing my killers. They had no money, no insurance, nothing. Just a husband and wife who are pretty poor.

[CountAllVotes]

9. I cannot do it myself

I tried for awhile but my health care provider told me I needed to have someone do this for me as I have MS and I fall.

Nightmare scenario and not cheap! I cannot afford it either to be honest with you.

[CountAllVotes]

14. Good news has come out of this!

I just found a new landscaper!

They will fix the three gates and dig up the dead yard.

They will come twice a month for $50.00 which is about 1/2 - 1/3 of what the other place was charging me.

All good things in all good time!

[RandomNumbers]

15. That is good news but your health should be a concern too

As far as any redress, it might depend on your state. In some states there are specific regulations about the application of yard chemicals. It sounds like the company who did your yard, would likely have been in violation.

You mention your cat passed in February (sorry for your loss ... I lost my dear kitty a year ago). Was their illness potentially related? Or when did this occur?

Anyway first thing is to check with your state as to whether they have any requirements that the company might have violated. Then see if they specify what you as a homeowner need to provide to file a complaint.

I had an incident with a neighbor's lawn treatment company overspraying into my yard and causing some serious issues for me. Unfortunately I didn't research it soon enough and make a complaint. In hindsight I wish I had. At the least, the company would have had a black mark with the state. (My state does require chemical treatment companies be registered, applicators be certified, and certain provisions followed ... overspraying into a neighboring yard would have been valid grounds for a complaint in my case. I didn't recognize the full consequences of the issue until too late though.)

If the timing is such that you honestly believe this may have made you or your cat sick due to wrong behavior on the company's part, I would definitely at least look into filing a complaint with your state.

[CountAllVotes]

16. Thank you for this info.

The cat died in February (Valentine's Day of all day) after they were here spraying. That is when the worrying began being it was like the cat had symptoms of being poisoned.

They kept up with the spraying and now the backyard is a waste land.

The new landscaper was just here digging up some of the dandelions and everything back there is dead dead dead.

It angers me to say the least.

I'll have to check into this more.

Thanks for all of the info.

[RandomNumbers]

17. Good luck and I hope you can get help for it.

Again I am very sorry for the loss of your kitty.

If you haven't already, you should also talk to your doctor about your concerns, and what chemicals you believe were involved. Whether or not you get anywhere with going after the company, if the doc can correlate your symptoms to your likely exposure, they may be able to help prevent things getting worse.

[CountAllVotes]

18. update

The new landscaper was here yesterday.

The backyard is dead, sprayed to death!

The landscaper dug up some of the dead dandelions and grass and what a shock this is to me.

I am posting one picture of what once was a backyard with primarily grass in in.

I'm so bummed out about this!

[CountAllVotes]

19. 2nd update

I'll keep this brief.

I made some calls and I don't think this place is going to be around a whole lot longer.

Seems they were spraying the equivalent of Round-Up on my yard and heavily.

My poor cat.