In Australia the holiday season is the season to use petrol gardening equipment all day, every day. Pythons, lizards, frogs and insects are simply shredded and mulched alive.

Robotic lawn mowers and fossil fuel gardening tools are shredding wildlife

"Scientists analyzed 370 documented cases of hedgehogs being injured (cut) by electric gardening tools in Germany. Almost half of the hedgehogs found ... did not survive the injuries. The data reveal a serious animal welfare and conservation issue for these specially protected animals, as most hedgehogs were only found hours or even days after the accidents." >>
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240123122229.htm

#biodiversity #wildlife #conservation #lawns #gardens #GardeningTools #robots #LawnMowing #machines #harm #gardening #WhipperSnipper #LeafBlowers #mowers #FossilFuel #RoboticMowers #GardeningEquipment #PlasticNetting

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Turf April 2025: The Mowing Issue - The Turf April 2025 issue focuses on everything mowing, from the power struggle between gas and electric mowers to spectacular striping skills. #BusinessTrends #LawnCare #Mowers #TurfCare #TreeCare
https://turfmagazine.com/turf-april-2025-the-mowing-issue/
Turf April 2025: The Mowing Issue

Turf April 2025 issue focuses on everything mowing, from the power struggle between gas and electric mowers to spectacular striping skills.

Turf Magazine
John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers equipped with Kawasaki engines have overheating due to an electrical system defect. #kawasaki #deere #mowers #electrical #overheating #fires #burns #recall
https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DEnfrnpPbRD/
Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mower Can Boil Over Kawasaki Motors USA now recalls John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers equipped with Kawasaki engines. Affected are models Z720E, Z730M, Z740R, and Z760R. The Kawasaki engines have defective voltage regulators that trigger engine overheating creating fire and burn hazards. About 39,000 of these mowers were sold nationwide through authorized John Deere dealers from October 2018 to September 2024. Immediately stop using these recalled mowers. Contact an authorized John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair. For more information, contact Deere & Company at 1-800-537-8233. You can also all Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA at 1-866-836-4463. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Kawasaki-Motors-USA-Recalls-John-Deere-ZTrak-Zero-Turn-Mowers-with-Kawasaki-Engines-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards #kawasaki #deere #mowers #electrical #overheating #fires #burns #recall"

0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on January 9, 2025: "John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mower Can Boil Over Kawasaki Motors USA now recalls John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers equipped with Kawasaki engines. Affected are models Z720E, Z730M, Z740R, and Z760R. The Kawasaki engines have defective voltage regulators that trigger engine overheating creating fire and burn hazards. About 39,000 of these mowers were sold nationwide through authorized John Deere dealers from October 2018 to September 2024. Immediately stop using these recalled mowers. Contact an authorized John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair. For more information, contact Deere & Company at 1-800-537-8233. You can also all Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA at 1-866-836-4463. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Kawasaki-Motors-USA-Recalls-John-Deere-ZTrak-Zero-Turn-Mowers-with-Kawasaki-Engines-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards #kawasaki #deere #mowers #electrical #overheating #fires #burns #recall".

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DeWALT Battery Push walk-behind and self-propelled mowers have defective’ handles. If they get wet, the mower may start by itself or fail to stop leading to user or bystander injuries. #dewalt #battery #mowers #handle #injuries #recall
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JNtybuVoV/
Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "DeWalt Battery Mowers may mow you down The Consumer Product Safety Commission and DeWalt are recalling DeWALT Battery Push walk-behind mowers and DeWALT Battery Self-Propelled walk-behind mowers. If the mowers’ handles gets wet, the mower may start by itself or fail to stop leading to user or bystander injuries. Affected are 2024 model year mowers. About 46,200 mowers were sold in the US and about 9,600 were sold in Canada at The Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Ace Hardware and various stores nationwide and online at homedepot.com, tractorsupply.com and acehardware.com. Stop using these mowers and contact DeWALT at 1-800-990-6421 for a free repair. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Stanley-Black-Decker-Recalls-DeWALT-Battery-Walk-Behind-Mowers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard #dewalt #battery #mowers #handle #injuries #recall"

0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on August 26, 2024: "DeWalt Battery Mowers may mow you down The Consumer Product Safety Commission and DeWalt are recalling DeWALT Battery Push walk-behind mowers and DeWALT Battery Self-Propelled walk-behind mowers. If the mowers’ handles gets wet, the mower may start by itself or fail to stop leading to user or bystander injuries. Affected are 2024 model year mowers. About 46,200 mowers were sold in the US and about 9,600 were sold in Canada at The Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Ace Hardware and various stores nationwide and online at homedepot.com, tractorsupply.com and acehardware.com. Stop using these mowers and contact DeWALT at 1-800-990-6421 for a free repair. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Stanley-Black-Decker-Recalls-DeWALT-Battery-Walk-Behind-Mowers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard #dewalt #battery #mowers #handle #injuries #recall".

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Kawasaki gasoline engines in Bad Boy Mowers as well as in BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere, and Kubota brand lawn and garden equipment as they overheat leading to fires and burns. #kawasaki #mowers #lawngarden #overheat #fires #burns #recall
https://www.instagram.com/p/C8LzD5huNLI/
Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "Kawasaki Engines in Mowers and Lawn & Garden Equipment Can Ignite The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Kawasaki are recalling the gasoline engines in Bad Boy Mowers as well as in BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere, and Kubota brand lawn and garden equipment as they overheat leading to fires and burns. About 68,500 engines are impacted in the US and about 900impacted engines are impacted in Canada. Stop using these units and contact your dealer to arrange a free repair. For more information, call Kawasaki at 866-836-4463. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Kawasaki-Motors-USA-Recalls-Engines-Used-in-Bad-Boy-Mowers-BigDog-Bobcat-Cub-Cadet-Hustler-John-Deere-and-Kubota-Brand-Lawn-and-Garden-Equipment-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards #kawasaki #mowers #lawngarden #overheat #fires #burns #recall"

0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on June 13, 2024: "Kawasaki Engines in Mowers and Lawn & Garden Equipment Can Ignite The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Kawasaki are recalling the...".

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DR Power Equipment is recalling DR Power branded Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers since these units have easily breakable exhaust pipes that cause damage to the unit and create operator risk due to excessive heat. #drpower #mowers #exhaust #overheating #fire #burns #recall
https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrXzMYrCuK/
Gas leaf blowers and lawn mowers are shockingly bad for the planet. Bans are beginning to spread.

The bans typically apply to new equipment and are popping up from Vermont to California. Proponents say it's good for the climate, health and noise.

USA TODAY