[Ctleps-l] testing milkweed

[Lemmon]

Donna,  it would not be Roundup as that would kill the milkweed.  Perhaps some one is using a systemic, or having their lawn sprayed for insects....pesticide operators are going around with aerosols to kill mosquitoes and ticks preying on people's fears......that aerosol could have drifted onto your property.

Since I only live a few minutes away and have tons of monarchs and milkweed, why not come to my house with a vase and take milkweed as you need it for your larvae.
Carol

      From: Donna Lorello <sunny19682 at comcast.net>
 To: ctleps-l at mailman.yale.edu 
 Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 1:12 PM
 Subject: [Ctleps-l] testing milkweed
   
 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 LorelloBranford
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