"vincent p. norris" wrote in message
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I love the logic that, organic = good and chemicals = bad

I didn't say that; YOU did.

There are plenty of things in nature that are incredibly toxic to humans
and
the world. Hemlock, snake venom, nicotine, mercury, lead. to name a few.

I'm as aware of that as you are; don't be so quick to jump to
conclusions. One toxic substance you failed to mention is bitchy
people.

What could possibly be on a potted plant and it's soil...

As long as we're being critical, learn to punctuate properly.

.... that would be so bad?

A few fungus gnats in the soil? aphids? mealy bugs?

I'd rather not bring them in the house.

"Organic" was my shorthand for something like a liquid made by
steeping garlic or hot peppers in "dihydrogen monoxide" that would
persuade insects to find a home elsewhere, and would not emit noxious
fumes when brought into the house.

vince norris

To eliminate unseen stuff in the soil, you'd want to pour a garlic or pepper
solution through the soil. You might be surprised at how nasty that stuff
can smell a week later when it's failed to dry. I made some of this and put
it in a sprayer back in April. A month later, it had spoiled, and smelled
atrocious. I was afraid to use it on leafy greens for fear it wouldn't wash
off completely.