It has an even lower mammalian toxicity than pyrethrum. The dust can irritate the mucous membranes of people and pets and cause sneezing fits. Mineral oils, dormant oils and horticultural spray oils are terms used to describe various types of spray oils. Although most registered oils are petroleum distillates, research has been done on cottonseed, coconut, corn, palm, peanut, safflower, soybean and sunflower oils. Spray oils kill insects and mites and the eggs of both on contact.
Many plants are senstivie to oil sprays.
Read and follow all label directions. Oils, with very high oral and dermal LD 50 s, are relatively nontoxic compared to synthetic pesticides. However, care should be used and label safety precautions should be observed. Even though most organic insecticides are less toxic than most synthetic insecticides, they should be used with respect. The label should be read and followed.