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[Louisa Rogoff Thompson <louisathompson@erols.com>]

Regarding the recent posting on Round-Up Pro - please be aware that 
there is also a new product called Round-Up Plus.  This contains 
Round-Up plus Diquat, and is NOT FOR USE ON EDIBLE CROPS.  The message 
below was circulated to Master Gardeners in Maryland.

Louisa Thompson

   Dennis Bishop brought to public attention in his Baltimore Sun
   column a potential problem with the new Roundup Plus product that
   combines glyphosate and diquat.  Monsanto's product website and
   label for this new product leave a lot to be desired.

   Roundup Plus is being heavily marketed and may end up being
   purchased and used more than Roundup this year.  The problem is
   that, unlike old Roundup,  Roundup Plus cannot be used on edible
   crops.  Unfortunately, the label is silent on this.

   It would be very easy for someone to buy Roundiup Plus and either
   not realize that it was different from Roundup or use it without
   understanding the label regarding vegetables.  The label really
   should have a bolded statement to the effect that the product should
   not be used around edible crops.

   I've had several e-mail exchanges with Scott's (they do customer
   service for Monsanto??) about the label and confusing web
   information.  In one response they claim Roundup Plus can be used
   within 18-24 inches of edible crops.  This information does not
   appear on the label.  I am waiting to hear back from their marketing
   person and will keep you posted.

   Jon

Jon Traunfeld
Regional Specialist / State Master Gardener Coordinator
University of Maryland
12005 Homewood Road
Ellicott City, MD  21042

Tele: 410.531.5556
Fax:  410.531.5567
jont@umd.edu
www.hgic.umd.edu