Permythrin vs edible fruits - Ask Extension
Will my blueberries and raspberries be safe for consumption after spraying permithryn in my yard about 3 weeks ago to treat for mosquitos?
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Permythrin vs edible fruits #877233
Asked July 15, 2024, 8:29 AM EDT
Will my blueberries and raspberries be safe for consumption after spraying permithryn in my yard about 3 weeks ago to treat for mosquitos?
Kanabec County Minnesota
Expert Response
The label is the law. If the label says it can be sprayed on fruit then it will also state when it is safe to consume fruit. If the label doesn’t say it can be sprayed on fruit then the fruit should not be eaten.
https://www.phillyorchards.org/2015/08/19/1647/
For example, Pyrethrins break over 5 days in potato crops.
http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/pyrethrins.html
Please see this link
https://kansashealthyyards.org/index.php?option=com_allvideoshare&view=video&slg=pesticides-when-can-i-harvest&Itemid=344#:~:text=Some%20pesticides%20can%20be%20sprayed,the%20pesticide%20container%20very%20closely.
https://www.phillyorchards.org/2015/08/19/1647/
For example, Pyrethrins break over 5 days in potato crops.
http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/pyrethrins.html
Please see this link
https://kansashealthyyards.org/index.php?option=com_allvideoshare&view=video&slg=pesticides-when-can-i-harvest&Itemid=344#:~:text=Some%20pesticides%20can%20be%20sprayed,the%20pesticide%20container%20very%20closely.
