As summer unfurls in upstate New York, homeowners seek ways to keep newly-mulched flower beds and aerated lawns weed- and pest-free. But do we too often reach for chemicals to help our horticultural pursuits? And what are the lingering concerns with residential pesticides anyway? To gain some clarity on this topic, we spoke to URMC expert Dr. Bernard Weiss.
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