In and around New Brunswick, NJ, glyphosate-related exposure concerns often show up in more “everyday” settings than people expect. Many residents encounter herbicides through:
- Residential and community lawn care: mowing, treating weeds, or handling yard equipment after a treatment window.
- Apartment and property maintenance: groundskeeping crews, landscaping contractors, and shared walkways where spraying may occur on a schedule.
- Work and commuting routines: people who work outdoors, in facilities with maintained grounds, or in roles that require regular use of treated areas.
- Secondhand exposure: residue brought home on clothing, work boots, gloves, or tools used for maintenance.
- Seasonal spikes in application: spring/summer treatments that create a shorter but more intense exposure period.
Because exposure can be tied to a specific time and place, the key is building a clear timeline—what was used, where it was applied, and when you were exposed in relation to symptoms and diagnosis.


