In southwest Minnesota, herbicides are often used for weed control on residential lots, along driveways and sidewalks, around outbuildings, and in agricultural settings. Many local cases start with patterns like:
- Repeated yard or farm application over multiple seasons (spring and summer timing is common)
- Landscaping or groundskeeping work where spraying is part of routine maintenance
- Residue brought home on work clothing, boots, or equipment used after application
- Neighbor/adjacent exposure, such as mowing or tending areas after spraying nearby
Worthington residents also frequently interact with treated property through community life—working on a relative’s property, helping with seasonal maintenance, or handling equipment that may have been used with herbicides.


