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The same can't be said for the Department of Homeland Security's idea to eliminate the same stands of weed -- also known as carrizo cane -- by spraying it with the herbicide Imazapyr.
ScrippsNews - current events, culture, commentary, community 2009
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The third and most controversial removal method calls for helicopters spraying Imazapyr directly on the cane -- repeatedly -- until all plant life in the area is poisoned.
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They are going to either hand-cut the carrizo cane that they say "criminals are hiding in" and paint the stumps with herbicide, or spray Imazapyr from helicopters.
TreeHugger 2009
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The third and most controversial removal method calls for helicopters spraying Imazapyr directly on the cane - repeatedly - until all plant life in the area is poisoned.
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Imazapyr by its nature does not distinguish between the plants it kills.
South Texas Chisme 2009
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Imazapyr by its nature does not distinguish between the plants it kills.
TreeHugger 2009
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The EPA has stated that "jeopardy" will occur to terrestrial and aquatic plant species from the use of Arsenal (a brand of Imazapyr)
TreeHugger 2009
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Imazapyr was registered in the United States in 1984.
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While the EPA says Imazapyr poses little risk to humans, it isn't much good for anything else; The Critical Habitat project of the Center for Ethics and Toxics writes:
TreeHugger 2009
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One primary breakdown product of Imazapyr is quinolinic acid which is irritating to the eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
South Texas Chisme 2009
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