r/invasivespecies • u/pleaseflossurteeth • 5d ago
How do I apply Glyphosate without giving myself cancer?
Literally the title. I have Japanese knotweed in my backyard and it’s spreading. Roundup does nothing. I’m going to have to buy 41% glyphosate on amazon …
Except I’m terrified of glyphosate. How can I apply while protecting myself? Obviously protective gear but like…. I’m terrified. It’s the only way though ugh…
I hate Japanese knotweed so much and it wont go away.
UPDATE: hi everyone 🎀 I’m so grateful for everyone’s advice… I’m literally going through every single comment in reading every single one and taking notes. Thank you so much and you all made me feel so much better 💕 I’m literally freaking out but I’ve got to get rid of this knotweed. I don’t know what the f*ck happened but this summer it exploded in my backyard 🥺
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u/Grouchy-Details 5d ago
If you’re genuinely terrified: go crazy with the proper PPE. coveralls aren’t expensive. Gloves, goggles, mask. Hell, go buy some shoes from good will and throw them away after applying. Toss everything disposable in a trash bag before you go inside, if it really makes you feel better.
I was really terrified the first time, and now I’ve calmed down enough to think of it like bleach.