Greg
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30-07-2022
Hello, I'm wondering using this product would be dangerous for my health right ? Because it is a pesticide with toxic chemicals that will go into my plants organism. Which means that once I harvest and smoke the weed it will go into my body which could lead to diseases and more.
Alchimia Grow Shop
01-08-2022
Hi Greg, thanks for your comment and question. You're right, this is indeed a mildly toxic chemical, and it's always better to try safe, organic solutions to any pest problem before resorting to extreme measures like this, and very important to remember never to apply this kind of product once the plant begins flowering.
The active ingredient here is esfenvalerate, a syntheric pyrethroid which shows very little systemic action (the chemical mostly stays on the leaf surface and is rarely absorbed by the plant's tissues) and has a relatively short half-life, degrading after around 12-14 days post-application. This means that, if you apply this product during vegetative growth, there should be no trace of the chemicals on the plant by the time you harvest the flowers. I hope that has helped reassure you. Best wishes and happy growing!
Greg
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21-07-2022
Hello, I bought this product because in my pots I found bugs. My seeds are still sprouting and germinating. Is it safe to use them or not ?
Alchimia Grow Shop
22-07-2022
Hi, thanks for your question. The product is formulated to be sprayed onto the leaves and stem of the plant itself, so until the seeds are germinated and developing their first leaves, there's nothing much for you to spray. You could try a light application on the surface of the soil to kill any pests in the meantime though. Do you know exactly what type of insects they are? There may be other ways to help solve the problem.
It's always a good idea to use new, clean soil to start the seeds, so that they aren't exposed to potential pests or pathogens in their most delicate and crucial stage of life. Personally, I recycle my soil for every season, but I always start seedlings in new, good-quality light mix soil to give them the best start.
I hope that helps. Best wishes and happy growing!
