Is there a way to stop the gas guzzling leaf blowers? Any way to convince those who use them there must be another way?

I rake.

I have an electric one. I use it in conjunction with my broom and rake. It’s a lot quieter than the gas model as well as better for the environment.

The gas ones are two-stroke engines, which are also very polluting. It is the same engine that one finds in jet skis. You could probably guess that from the noise.

I hate them.

I rake but my back yard is all river rock and roses. I would love to have a blower to remove the leaves between all the rocks. They are annoying yes but there are spots that they can be used.

Even still, I suspect not worth the noise and air pollution.

I suppose if you offered to rake their yard they’d be willing to stop using their blowers…

Yes, indeed.

if you drive car daily I would suggest not preaching about a two stroke leaf blower.

It’s the noise. And I don’t drive a souped-up motorcycle.