I have answered my own question. I have looked up PY and it is a pyrethrum extract and therefore is organic. Label from
www.pestech.com.au/pyreth.htm is as below and gives dilution rates etc. Not sure what piperonyl butoxide is that it is mixed with? Does that make it not organic for the purists?
PY-BO
Natural Pyrethrum Insecticidal Concentrate
Active constituents: 80g/L PYRETHRINS, 480g/L PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE
For use on fruit and vegetable crops, cut flowers and ornamental plants for the control of insects as specified in the directions for use table. Approved input under the National Standards for Organic and Biodynamic Produce.
CONTENTS 5 20 litres
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
RESTRAINTS:
DO NOT spray if rain is expected within 2 hours
DO NOT use on young seedling.
DO NOT mist in windy conditions
Crop Pests Rate Critical Comments
Fruit and vegetable crops, cut flowers and ornamental plants. Aphids, ants, cabbage moth and other caterpillars, earwigs, leafhoppers, thrips, whiteflies. Mix 1ml to 1 litre water or 100ml to 100litres of water
Mist or spray to contact the pests when infestation occurs. Thorough coverage of all foliage including undersurfaces is essential.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.
WITHHOLDING PERIOD:
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 1 DAY AFTER APPLICATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION
Shake the container before opening. Measure concentrate accurately into a small amount of water and stir/agitate this pre-mix thoroughly before adding to the full quantity of water. Do NOT mix more spray solution than you will need for the day. Do NOT mist in windy conditions. Application is best late in the day or early evening when bees and wasps are not present and because sunlight degrades the actives.
PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK Dangerous to bees. DO NOT soray any plants in flower while bees are foraging.
PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT: Do NOT contaminate streams, rivers, or waterways with chemical or used containers.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Store in the closed originalcontainer in a cool, well ventilated area. Do NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Triple rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. Do NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a Local Authority landfill. If not available, bury containers below 500mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots.
Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
SAFETY DIRECTIONS
Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders. Sensitive workers should use protective clothing. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale vapour or spray mist. Wash hands after use.
FIRST AID: If poisoning occurs, get to a doctor or poisons information centre
(phone 13 11 26)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Additional information is listed in the Material Safety Data Sheet which can also be found on the website:
www.pestech.com.auNRA approval No 53738//0902