[19004317]

Hi All, earlier in the year I treated part of my garden with ant powder, not to eradicate the ants but more to control the numbers.  The area is quite close to the house and I didnt want them migrating inside.

Further compost has now been added on top, about an additional 6 inches deep.

My question now is whether its safe to plant out my pea seedlings in this area?  The kids love eating the peas straight from the pod and I'm worried there may be a residual effect from the powder. 

I'm leaning towards it probably being ok but I thought I'd seek advice on here.

Cheers

N

[Aunt Sally]

If it’s a Permethrin ant killer it would be okay as you say you did it earlier in the year.  I think permethrin is active for about 6 weeks.  The residue level would be quite low after that.


Permethrin fact sheet:
https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/IDEHASharedDocuments/permethrin.pdf

[19004317]

I looked at the powder I used it seems it was deltamethrin based.  I'm gonna go for it and trial the first peas on the kids 

[Aunt Sally]

 Deltamethrin is a form of Pyrethrum so should be okay.