[Ctleps-l] testing milkweed

[Donna Lorello]

Is it possible to take milkweed leaves and have them tested for toxins like chemicals in Roundup? Every single cat I tried raising this year has died.  They are dying at various stages from first instars to emerging adults (eclosing very weak).  I'm worried as my neighbors are OCD users of Roundup, and if this is combining with chemicals in pre-treatments used in the winter and possibly the occurrence of Oe disease.  My garden is street side and I know I am facing relocating it if these hazards are what is causing the monarchs to die like this.


Any help in isolating why I am not seeing any success in having monarchs make it to healthy adulthood would be greatly appreciated.


Donna Lorello

Branford

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