NOTE: this article has been updated since the original posting on July 16. The gardeners are now using a solution made mostly of Neem Oil. Scroll to the bottom of the article for the update and other info.
At the last board meeting in June 2019, one of the homeowners asked "what are the gardeners spraying?" Several other homeowners chimed in with similar concerns about harmful chemicals potentially affecting children and animals in our community.
Nobody on the board or landscape committee had an answer during the meeting so our property manager followed up with the landscaping crew and below is what they provided (scroll further down for the full documentation).
Specifically, the herbicide/weed killer consists of:
Glyphosate 36.5%
"Other Ingredients" 63.5%
For full details, click below to download the PDF booklet:
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions or concerns about the chemicals being sprayed in our community, please do one or all of the following:
1. Contact our property management company Platinum Management Group at (949) 330-6350 or info@pmg-oc.com.
2. Attend an upcoming board meeting to ask questions or voice concern. The next meeting is on July 31, 2019.
3. Leave a comment in our suggestion box
UPDATE
Due to homeowner response, the gardeners are now using an alternative composed mostly of neem oil.
More information on neem oil:
http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/neemgen.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
Here's an image of the product being used:
