Re: [CH] Diazinon
jim wolfe (yoda@cablespeed.com)
Wed, 28 May 2003 08:12:32 -0400
agreed - both are over used, and people can't seem to follow directions
what is so difficult about 2 tbl/gallon applied weekly or this bag
covers 5000sq ft
safe if you follow the directions
but reguardless
Diazanon is not a good people killer - takes a lot to kill people
LD50 for rabbits >2020mg/kg --
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/op/diazinon/toxicology.pdf
Parathion ( super malathion ) is a good people killer. <150mg/kg
A good source of data is http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/
Byron wrote:
>The best I can tell on this topic that Diazinon and Durban were supossed to
>be pulled from the shelves 2 years ago.
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>It was pulled because people wouldn't follow directions
>1lb per 100 sq ft per month.
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>Golf courses used this stuff weekly, some homeowners
>were using 10lbs per 100 sq ft per week next to their foundations where kids
>play.
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>They didn't read the directions "Keep Out" for 24 hours
>after applications, killing pets and kids.
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>I am not an Ortho/Monsanto supporter but I am for
>personal responsibility.
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>L.B.
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