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Atrazine is a herbicide or weed-killer, that is mainly used on corn. It is the most common chemical contamination in the ground water of the United States.

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Can atrazine be used on Bermuda grass?

No. Atrazine actually damages Bermuda grass.


Atrazine is used as a?

weed killer


Where can you buy Atrazine in Florida?

Atrazine is a herbicide. You can buy it at Wall-Mart.


What is the chemical atrazine?

Atrazine is a synthetic herbicide widely used in agriculture to control broadleaf and grassy weeds. It works by inhibiting photosynthesis in plants. Atrazine has been a subject of environmental and health concerns due to its persistence in soil and potential impact on aquatic organisms.


Is atrazine baned in Canada?

not banned. check the PMRA web site for listings of products with atrazine in them.


Where do you use atrazine?

Atrazine is a herbicide used for weed control in corn, sorghum and sugar cane, as well as other minor crops. It has been on the market for more then 50 years. Farmers use the product in many crop and weed situations, but atrazine as become that standard product for weed control in conservations tillage situations.


What was Tyrone Hayes known for?

atrazine


Can atrazine damage corn?

Yes


What has the author Marc Ribaudo written?

Marc Ribaudo has written: 'Estimating water quality benefits' -- subject(s): Water quality 'Economics of water quality protection from nonpoint sources' -- subject(s): Agricultural pollution, Economic aspects, Economic aspects of Agricultural pollution, Economic aspects of Nonpoint source pollution, Economic aspects of Water quality management, Nonpoint source pollution, Pollution, Water, Water quality, Water quality management 'Banning atrazine would increase costs to farmers and consumers' -- subject(s): Atrazine, Economic aspects of Atrazine, Environmental aspects of Atrazine 'Atrazine' -- subject(s): Atrazine, Economic aspects of Atrazine, Environmental aspects of Atrazine, Water quality management


What has the author Robert Edward Swartwout written?

Robert Edward Swartwout has written: 'Extent and distribution of groundwater contamination from atrazine and atrazine metabolities in a buried valley aquifer, southwest Ohio' -- subject(s): Atrazine, Groundwater, Aquifers, Pollution


Will Atrazine Kill Bahaia Grass?

Yes. Products containing Atrizine should not be used on Bahia Grass.


Where can the herbicide atrazine be found?

On store shelves and through online orders are where the herbicide atrazine can be found.Specifically, the organic compound constitutes a critical ingredient in the world's most popular and profitable herbicide. Its use is banned in the European Union. It may be obtained in general-purpose, hardware and specialty stores throughout the United States of America.