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This is also incorrect. Many of the "organic approved" substances are also incredibly dangerous. Rotenone is a naturally derived neuro-toxin linked to Parkinso

This is also incorrect. Many of the "organic approved" substances are also incredibly dangerous. Rotenone is a naturally derived neuro-toxin linked to Parkinson's. Pyrethrin is poison. Then you have a bunch of chlorine and ammonia based elements - maybe not as dangerous in their pure industrial concentrations as paraquat would be but certainly not safe. (Paraquat is also very unique because it neutralizes itself in contact with soil so it's actually a lot safer in a lot of situations).

OutOfHere 4mo ago
Rotenone is not allowed in USDA Organic produce. [1] Pyrethrin in USDA Organic produce is required to be natural, not synthetic, so don't confuse the two. Also, even natural pyrethrin is a last resort Organic pesticide. [1] https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-205/subpart-G/subject-group-ECFR0ebc5d139b750cd/section-205.602 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-I/su...
sigmoid10 4mo ago
That is false. Check the USDA source linked above. Rotenone is prohibited according to §205.602.
bryceacc 4mo ago
>Pyrethrin is poison to whom and at what dose? It's a paralytic nerve agent, so scary!! But mostly to bugs... "mammals are able to process pyrethrin quickly and have higher body temperatures which prevent pyrethrin from working effectively" https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3550062/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3550062/