I have a pest control company spray for ants at my property every quarter, and they're supposed to avoid my vegetable garden. Unfortunately, my tomato beds are just 6 inches away from the house, where it gets extra heat. I recently got a notification from my camera that they sprayed that side of the house, right at the perimeter, and when I asked them about it, they said it was just a small bead of spray because they spotted some ants. They disregarded the instructions to stay clear of that area. I looked up the chemical they used on ChatGPT, which advised pulling my plants and redoing the soil if I wanted a yield this year. I'm really disappointed and upset about this situation, and I'm wondering what options I have for recourse with the pest control company. Should I push back on them or just let it go? Any advice from those with similar experiences would be greatly appreciated!
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First things first, try to find out the specific chemical they used. You can pull up the pesticide label online; every product has a unique number that can guide you to the right info. Once you have the label, check what it says about using it near edible plants. There should be a warning there that can give you insight into what you should do next. Don’t just rely on ChatGPT for this kind of stuff!
Honestly, I wouldn’t put too much weight on what ChatGPT said. It’s always better to check the official sources. The product they used, Onslaught FastCap, contains Esfenvalerate. You can look it up and see what the guidelines say about its use near food crops. That'll give you a clearer picture of your options.
That's good to know! I looked up that product and it does have specific usage guidelines for gardens, so definitely check those before you make a decision.