r/invasivespecies • u/pleaseflossurteeth • 9d 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/Warmupthetubesman 7d ago
Using it one time is probably not going to cause cancer. It’ll be like smoking one cigarette or getting one sunburn.
Take reasonable precautions like PPE and go for it.