Many Raleigh-area cases aren’t about a one-time incident. They’re about repeated contact over time—common in a region where residents routinely maintain properties through seasons.
You may have been exposed if you:
- Used weed killer at home or applied herbicide in a driveway, fence line, or yard
- Hired a landscaping or grounds service for recurring treatment
- Worked in roles tied to property maintenance (including seasonal outdoor work)
- Were around treated areas soon after application, including mowing or trimming
- Had secondhand contact—such as residue carried on work clothing, boots, or tools
Raleigh’s mix of neighborhoods, growing suburbs, and nearby agricultural land means exposure histories can vary widely from one household to another. The key is documenting what happened and when.


