< Proper Courtesy >

[rayheinrich]

I happened across this while trying to find out
what cunning little evils my neighbor was visiting
upon his unsuspecting foliage, the cats, the dogs,
me, and various other ancillary flora and fauna in
the near(?) vicinity. The manufacturer, to my great
relief, allayed my fears. It seems that it is harmless
to mankind and other assorted fauna in general if the
20 or so simple guidelines for usage are strictly
adhered to. But, they go on to say, there may be cause
for concern with regards to "non-targeted vegetation".

While digesting this information, I found a collection
of words that had formed itself into a poem that had
already been made:


                __Proper Courtesy__

If a property owner approaches you when you are
applying herbicides to a right-of-way, remember
that the owner has a right to know why and what
you are spraying.

Below are some tips for helping you handle the
situation appropriately:

1. Always be polite and courteous.

2. Answer questions to the best of your knowledge;
do not guess or lie.

3. If you cannot answer a question because you
don't know the answer, refer to the product label
or other manufacturer literature.

4. If you still can’t find the answer, take down
the name and telephone number of the property owner
and inform them that someone will contact them.
                        ____



P.S. My neighbor asked for my name and phone number
and informed me that someone would contact me.