 Seeds of red root pigweed remain viable in the soil for up to 40 years. The plant causes allergies in humans and also attracts beet leafhoppers, which transmit the curly top virus to some vegetable crops. It's a host for European corn borers, flea beetles, cucumber mosaic virus, fungal pathogens, and the beet army worm. I'm Cheryl Moore Goff. Please join me next time for more Northern Gardening Tips on the Northern News Network.