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Is derris Dust dangerous?
Ingestion: Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting and irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. Eye contact: May be an eye irritant. Exposure to the dust may cause discomfort due to particulate nature. May cause physical irritation to the eyes.
Why is derris Dust banned?
Rotenone – the active ingredient obtained from the crushed root of the derris tree – has been linked to the progressive brain disorder Parkinson’s disease, and a subsequent investigation by the Pesticide Safety Directive (PSD) has led to the decision to withdraw all derris-based sprays and powders.
What can I use instead of derris Dust?
What may help is companion planting as well to deter the butterflies. White butterfly’s don’t like Nasturtium and brassicas like cabbage, broccoli and kale grow well with it planted beneath. Your local Palmers may stock Dipel. Another product you may like to try is Neem oil which is an organic solution sold in store.
Is derris Dust banned?
We sell over 130 units of Doff Derris Dust a year and it is still an integral part of the gardener’s ammunition as a contact insecticide for sap-sucking pests, particularly in the greenhouse.” Rotenone is banned from advertising, sale or supply from 10 October this year and from storage and use from 10 October 2009.
Does Derris Dust kill bees?
Neem oil, Wormwood spray, Tomato leaf spray, Pyrethrum spray, Derris spray, white cedar, Derris Dust, Borax, Tobacco Spray and Elder sprays etc. are all highly toxic at some level to either humans, fish, animals, beneficial insects and bees.
What does Derris Dust kill?
A dusting of derris dust once a fortnight or after rain will kill caterpillars. An alternative is to make lightweight frames and cover them with plastic mesh of the type sold to protect strawberries. The frames prevent white butterflies from landing on the plants and laying their eggs.
What insecticide does not kill bees?
Most fungicides, herbicides and miticides are relatively nontoxic to honey bees and can generally be used around them without serious harm. The biological insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis exhibits very low toxicity to bees.
Is Derris Dust banned in Australia?
Australia’s APVMA has reviewed rotenone and decided that it can still be used as a pesticide. I certainly don’t recommend the use of Derris dust, but gardeners must make their own evaluations of this pesticide.
Is it safe to use Derris dust on animals?
Sometimes it is necessary to kill animals, or insects, but we need to be mindful about what we are doing. It is best to save all creatures if it is at all possible. Derris dust, which is derived from a plant, and is a natural insecticide, usually has chemicals added to it as well.
Is it safe to use pyrethrum and Derris dust?
Derris dust, which is derived from a plant, and is a natural insecticide, usually has chemicals added to it as well. Both Derris dust and Pyrethrum are capable of killing bees, ladybirds and butterflies or hoverflies, which is one disadvantage of using these ‘natural’ insecticides in the garden.
What kind of pesticide is Derris dust made of?
Following my post on organophosphates and ADHD, one of my blog readers asked for more information about derris dust (rotenone) that has been popular with organic gardeners for pest control as rotenone is an organic pesticide made from the roots of a tropical plant. It also has a long history as a piscicide (fish killer).
Is it safe to spray Derris dust on fish?
Derris Dust has been used for many years to control caterpillars. Its active ingredient is Rotenone, a naturally occurring compound that biodegrades under warm sunny conditions. It is harmful to fish and bees. Avoid spraying when bees are foraging. Furthermore, what is Derris powder?