Peter
To me the word "innocuous" means "not harmful or offensive" which I think is a fairly universal definition of the word. I will argue the labeling does not indicate its innocuous but rather safe within acceptable measures if used as directed.
I use glyphosate on both invasive species ( direct contact mop honeysuckle removal and sprayed on crops and I use it as per directions on label and no where on the label do the makers of chemical confuse it with a substance that is innocuous to me or the environment. I can neither drink it or bathe in it. I know water pools and collect contaminants and that concentrations of herbicides and fungicides vary immensely regardless of how you apply them.
I'm just saying that as a farmer and beekeeper I have never considered these chemicals 100% safe and treat them as toxic. I would NEVER use the term "innocuous" to describe them.
Randy
Thanks for the information and sorry I missed you in Indy.
Richard Stewart
Carriage House Farm
North Bend, Ohio
An Ohio Century Farm Est. 1855
(513) 967-1106
http://www.carriagehousefarmllc.com[log in to unmask]
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