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Jim Smith <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:02:07 -0700
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Peter L. Borst wrote:
>There are three technical words used on pesticide labels that are
>important to check.

>1.      Caution: mildly toxic, more than an ounce would be a lethal
>dose for a human (less for children).
>2.      Warning: more toxic, a teaspoon to a tablespoon is a lethal
>dose for an adult.
>3.      Danger: (accompanied by the symbol of the skull and
crossbones), highly toxic - a minute amount can kill an adult.

Be aware that the above refers to the compound in the container, not what is
used in the spray solution...Still important though.

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