From the recent Westfield Insurance Risk Factors blog post, Landscapers & Country Clubs Beware:

It was recently brought to my attention that a common weed prevention chemical, Imprelis, used by landscapers is causing damage and death to conifers/evergreen trees.  The product is being promoted by DuPont as “an environmentally friendly herbicide”, but it appears that additional testing will need to be completed to fully understand how this chemical is affecting evergreens and the long term environmental affects of the use of Imprelis.

The product is not available in retail settings, however, it is commonly being used by commercial landscapers and country clubs throughout the U.S.  Many commercial landscapers are starting to receive complaints and claims from customers due to death and damage of their trees.

If you are a contractor utilizing this product, it is recommended that you reach out to DuPont to learn more.

Here are a few links to recent articles published on this topic:

http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/NEWS06/107280512/DuPont-says-its-product-harms-trees

http://dailylocal.com/articles/2011/08/01/news/srv0000012879850.txt

http://www.emoneydaily.com/dupont-nysedd-makes-herbicide-announcement/69816523/

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Lisa Mundt is a Senior Risk Control Representative for Westfield Insurance based out of our Duluth, GA service office.  Lisa has over 9 years of risk management and safety experience which she uses to provide top quality service to our policyholders.

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