Pam wrote:
Let's not get carried away, folks! First, Preen is NOT a restricted use pesticide - it is a general use
pesticide that is readily available to homeowners for residential use. It has very low mammalian toxicity by both
oral, dermal and inhalation methods of exposure, nearly to the point of being nontoxic. Second, it IS registered
for use on many vegetables with a few restrictions, sweet corn, lettuce, spinach and beets among them. It does
have a rather long half life in the soil, so use in vegetables beds where you intend to direct sow is recommended
at least 10 weeks prior to seeding or at any time prior to setting out transplants.



Oops. I used a technical term without double-checking the meaning. Sorry
about that.

You're right, it is a general use pesticide. What I meant is the label
restricts the usage and it is illegal to use a pesticide for an application
if the label tells you not to. But only a fool would use a pesticide
contrary to the label anyway.

I've allegedly to used outdoor formulations of Dursban in the house instead
of buying premixed indoor-use Dursban, so I guess that make me a fool too
(allegedly, of course).

Best regards,
Bob