Let's see those '09 gardens

08-09-2009, 11:46 AM

Sevin is the Bayer Company's trademarked name for the insecticide Carbaryl.

To our international friends Carbaryl is illegal in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Angola.

"Bee" careful as Carbaryl is acutely toxic to honeybees, destroying colonies of bees foraging in an area where the chemical has been applied.

Do any of you remember the Bohpal, India Disaster on December 3, 1984 that killed 8-10 thousand people in 72 hours? You guessed it, that plant was manufacturing "Sevin". Very sad as it is estimated that 25,000 have since died from gas-related diseases.

You guys be careful out there.

MarkinAZ · 08-09-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tzaddi

Sevin is the Bayer Company's trademarked name for the insecticide Carbaryl.

Makes you want to crush one of their asprins and have it analyzed for contents...

MarkinAZ · 08-10-2009, 08:06 AM

I'm not really into the chemicals, especially for residential and rural areas. There are numerous alternative/natural products available that really work well. For a start, you may try here:

http://www.gardensalive.com/

For example, I use a non-poisonous mint-oil based spray around the home for wasp. It shoots up to 20+ feet and takes em' out without any problems, and more importantly, no toxic chemicals that are going to linger or drain in to the surrounding areas.

It leaves a "fresh minty" aroma afterwards

08-09-2009, 11:46 AM	#1
tzaddi Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Let's see those '09 gardens Sevin is the Bayer Company's trademarked name for the insecticide Carbaryl. To our international friends Carbaryl is illegal in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Angola. "Bee" careful as Carbaryl is acutely toxic to honeybees, destroying colonies of bees foraging in an area where the chemical has been applied. Do any of you remember the Bohpal, India Disaster on December 3, 1984 that killed 8-10 thousand people in 72 hours? You guessed it, that plant was manufacturing "Sevin". Very sad as it is estimated that 25,000 have since died from gas-related diseases. You guys be careful out there. Last edited by tzaddi; 08-09-2009 at 11:57 AM.

08-10-2009, 08:06 AM	#3
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Let's see those '09 gardens I'm not really into the chemicals, especially for residential and rural areas. There are numerous alternative/natural products available that really work well. For a start, you may try here: http://www.gardensalive.com/ For example, I use a non-poisonous mint-oil based spray around the home for wasp. It shoots up to 20+ feet and takes em' out without any problems, and more importantly, no toxic chemicals that are going to linger or drain in to the surrounding areas. It leaves a "fresh minty" aroma afterwards __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8