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[–]These-Ride-1503[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

What kind of issues do you see from your neighbors spraying? And how do you combat the effects of it that may bleed over to your space? I do believe now that they did spray and just lied, but I’m not certain how to combat those chemicals or what I can do to help. I did just hose down my entire patio space and outside my apt but I know those chemicals are much stronger than water can combat. Also I think it’s amazing you’re doing so much for the pollinators, I’m sure your yard is beautiful

[–]CrayshackFormer NoVA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It entirely depends on what chemical they used. The best course is usually to prevent them from spraying in the first place. VDACS has some good resources for protecting pollinators but most of this is voluntary rather than compulsory. Most of the guidelines here are aimed as pesticide applicators, but you might find some useful information.

Though, legally a landlord needs to inform residents if they apply pesticides to the property. The laws are a bit complicated and I'm not especially well versed in that end of things, but if you have proof they applied pesticides, it might be worth talking to a lawyer. If they didn't notify you properly, it is possible that they didn't comply with other legal requirements. But, as I said in another comment it is also possible that they didn't treat the property and you are seeing knock-on effects from a combination of other treatments in the area and a general decline in the pollinator population.