Gardening
Related: About this forumNeem oil -- banned in the UK. Are their studies valid?
I have been using Neem oil in the garden and now I'm reading that it's banned in the U.K. because it's a threat to pregnancy. Does anyone have information on this subject?
Why is Neem oil banned in UK?
Neem oil exposure may cause abortion or lead to infertility, and it may cause liver damage in children. Pesticides containing neem oil (Azadirachtin) are banned in the UK.Sep 9, 2016
Kali
(55,876 posts)science, it's not just for nerds
Ptah
(33,530 posts)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neem_oil#Toxicity
Backseat Driver
(4,638 posts)I'm not likely to consume the oil or eat magnolia leaves and stems and long past a pregnancy, so maybe? So is it an effective and safe bug asphixicant? It's coming up on those suckers "crawler" stage - now just to order up a gallon or so and get the timing correct. Any idea what would work better?
Ponietz
(3,322 posts)Last edited Wed Jul 1, 2020, 05:49 PM - Edit history (1)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Teaspoon dish soap
4 cups water
A hand sprayer works 👍🏼
mahina
(19,047 posts)In your garden?
Thank you !
yellowcanine
(36,351 posts)It is safer than any pesticide, "natural" or otherwise.
Major Nikon
(36,911 posts)Many contain harmless oils that work by coating the insect and smothering it.
Phoenix61
(17,725 posts)Oops, E.U. UK... Id say agribusiness got to them.