Subject: Re: insecticidal soap
From: Dan Sterner <danstern@flash.net>
Organization: Organized? Me? ;)
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 12:33:00 -0500
Message-ID: <MOD$970826.18701@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
References: <MOD$970822.18666@rec.gardens.ecosystems> <MOD$970822.22664@rec.gardens.ecosystems>



Naomi Diesendruck wrote:

> I know that the use of p.b. is considered controversial for organic
> gardeners....but my main purpose in replying is to correct a mistake:
> Safer's ins. soap does not contain pyrethrins (or pyrethrum, which I
> believe is the natural form); its active ingredient is simply "potassium
> salts of fatty acids" (from the label.) Maybe you have a combination
> product.
>

I've seen a lot of confusion between the natural and manufactured forms you
mentioned above, probably because the names are so similar. I have to admit I'm
not sure of the differences between them myself. Any experts out there that can
explain it? I'd hate to think I was using something organic and relatively safe
only to find I'd confused them :)
Thanks

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