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I sent a question to Safer about BioNeem because there are stringent warnings on the label about hazards to humans from ingesting, breathing, absorbing, etc., and warnings to contact poison control for any of these kinds of contacts. And then there's a big section on the label about which veggies it can be used on (dozens). For starters, I thought neem was attractive because it was not hazardous. I thought perhaps the warnings were required for ALL pesticides, just for legal protection. I got this strange response from Safer (see below). I call it strange, because they don't seem to be aware of the veggie section on their own label. I've sent Safer another question about this, but I wondered what the rest of you think about neem-based products. Do they vary significantly? Do you think some are safe and others are not? And how do we suggest a new forum - one for commercial products - fertilizers, pesticides, etc.?
The Safer message:
"You are correct; the BioNeem should not be used on vegetables. I am not sure as to where you saw on the packaging that it was ok to use on vegetables, however, it is only directed for use on trees, shrubs, ornamentals, or flowers. I am sorry for the confusion. It is harmful if ingested. The following link is the Material Data and Safety Sheet for the BioNeem product. This site explains all of the ingredients and precautions to take with using and disposing of the product.
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