Question from revkwd
What can you tell me about the safety of this product? I have a new puppy and am also green and concerned about anything toxic. Thanks in advance for any help. Rev kwd
Debra’s Answer
What you want to do to find out the safety of this product is consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). You can find it by searching “Bonide systemic house plant insect control MSDS” in your favorite search engine.
Bonide systemic house plant insect control MSDS
It says the pesticide is Imidacloprid.
Under HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION it says:
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, Eyes, Skin, Ingestion.
EYES: Causes moderate eye irritation.
INHALATION: Avoid breathing dust or vapor.
SKIN: Harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid Contact.
INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed.
It also says there is no antidote to treat poisoning by this pesticide.
