Tired of weed control? Roundup promises to solve your problems! The manufacturer guarantees that, using the drug, you will get clean gardens and fields, and the crops grown in the treated areas will be absolutely safe to consume, since a chemical compound called “glycine phosphonomethine” (glyphosate), when it enters the ground, decomposes quite quickly, that is, it does not have soil activity. Until recent years, most countries have used this particular weed control product.
“Roundup” acquired a scandalous color in 1999. It was then that studies were conducted that proved the danger of the herbicide. A number of scientists said that Roundup from weeds destroys not only the cultivated grass, but also the inhabitants of the soil. Moreover, it harms the health of people using the herbicide.
To convincing arguments, they closed their eyes and continued to use this drug. By the way, this topic was also mentioned in the documentary “The World According to Monsanto”. For those interested, there are a few phrases from the film: “... It says:“ easily decomposable in the soil, ”but they don’t write it on new packages because it’s not true. Weed roundup is the best-selling in recent years. This company is a leader in new technologies: 90% of the modified organisms created on the planet belong to them. Most GMOs are specially formulated to be immune to the Roundup herbicide. What is this company really about? It turns out that initially it was not agricultural. Monsanto was the largest chemical company of the 20th century. For several decades, this company has been hiding data on environmental pollution ... In areas located near the "Monsato" mortality is too high. Most are diagnosed with brain and lung cancer ... "
The film for the first time published documents relating to the company "Monsanto" (of course, under the heading "Secret"). They should have been destroyed after reading, but received publicity.
“Why did the Monsanto leadership, knowing about the terrible consequences of the results of their activities, conceal the results of research? The answer is in their motto: "We must not lose a single dollar!" One can only guess what they are hiding from us now ... ”This film is definitely worth watching!
The reason that Roundup from weeds continues to remain on the world market is most likely due to its effectiveness. By the way, this herbicide is gaining popularity in Russia. It can be bought even in suburban trains, not to mention specialized stores (500 ml of Roundup costs about 600 rubles).
What is the Roundup herbicide? In fact, the name of the drug is the new name for the herbicide that glyphosate gave to the eye company. Perhaps it is worth deciphering the terms used here. “Herbicide” comes from “herb”, and glyphosad is a substance that destroys absolutely all plants. First appearing on sale in 1974, Roundup from weeds became popular precisely thanks to the assurances of Monsanto that the herbicide quickly decomposes without polluting the environment. In the first advertisement of the drug, the dog irrigates the weeds with a solution, and then digs his bone out of the soil filled with poison. An interesting "cartoon" video, "catchy" attention. And, I must say, a credible one: since it is so safe for animals, why not try it?
But, as independent studies have shown, the Roundup remains in the ground. The phrases “decomposes in the soil and does no harm” were recognized as outright deceit, twice by both the American court and the French. For example, traces of glyphosate were found in the leaves of a salad sown two months after treatment. The manufacturer claims that processing is allowed even three days before the intended sowing.
The drug is really effective. However, it is up to you to decide whether or not to use the Roundup from weeds.