RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Herbicides and Chemophobia
JF Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF)
JO JOA
FD International Society of Arboriculture
SP 10
OP 14
DO 10.48044/jauf.1992.003
VO 18
IS 1
A1 James J. Worman
A1 Gordon W. Gribble
YR 1992
UL http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/18/1/10.abstract
AB Data support the use of chemicals as herbicides as a low-risk procedure when compared to the human health risks caused by other every-day activities. Because of their use as defoliants, specific herbicides, such as 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T, have come to the public’s attention. These chemicals have a relatively low toxicity and high biodegradability and their overall effectiveness has helped the world overcome pestilence and poverty in many areas. Contrary to the myths that surround them, herbicides do not cause cancer when applied properly.