Natural Weed Killer Recipe Gains Popularity Amid Roundup Concerns

A Florida-based health and wellness influencer, Paul Saladino (@paulsaladinomd2), recently shared a video showcasing a homemade weed killer recipe. The recipe, featuring white vinegar, salt, and dish soap, is presented as a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to commercial herbicides like Roundup. Saladino's video highlights concerns about Roundup's association with cancer lawsuits and its widespread use, stating, "Glyphosate is probably destroying your microbiome in multiple ways." The video demonstrates the homemade solution's effectiveness, showing visibly withered weeds after 24 hours. While offering a potentially useful solution, the video's claims about Roundup require further investigation to ensure accuracy. The video's popularity and the widespread use of herbicides suggest a strong public interest in such alternatives, prompting discussion about safer and more sustainable weed control methods.