06/23/2026
It’s a long read. And I hope I don’t ruffle feathers. But we need awareness. This is a country wide issue. But also.. provincially. In PEI there is a lot of dangerous toxic chemicals are sprayed on our food. poisoning our foods, soils, and waters. PEI brings in THOUSANDS of tons of chemicals for food production each year. PEI has the highest cancer rates for men in the entire country. (According to the Canadian cancer society) Is there a connection to the use of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides?
To all our fellow organic growers/gardeners who may use neem oil. We recently found out. Neem oil is restricted in Canada. And you can face FINES for using it. This is only because Canada hasn’t done its research. So rather than researching it…it’s banned. It has been widely used for over 100 years in many other countries... neem oil, breaks down in the soil quickly leaving no toxins. In many countries. Is part of organic farming… but Canada says no. You can go to the store to buy Roundup, which is a known carcinogen, which There has been over 100,000 lawsuits WON against the manufacturers of roundup for causing cancer. However, neem oil is banned. because of a couple cases of “accidental ingestion” I’m pretty sure if you ingested any herbicide or pesticide it’s not going to work out so well.
**below is some info from the national pesticide center in the USA**
“What happens to neem oil in the environment?
Azadirachtin, a major component of neem oil, is rapidly broken down. Microbes and light break down the pesticide in soil, water and on plants. The half-life of azadirachtin in soil ranges from 3-44 days. In water, the half-life ranges from 48 minutes to 4 days. It also rapidly breaks down on plant leaves; the half-life is 1-2.5 days. The remaining components of neem oil are broken down by microbes in most soil and water environments.
Can neem oil affect birds, fish, or other wildlife?
Neem oil is practically non-toxic to birds, mammals, bees and plants. Neem oil is slightly toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. Azadirachtin, a component of neem oil, is moderately toxic to fish and other aquatic animals. It is important to remember that insects must eat the treated plant to be killed. Therefore, bees and other pollinators are not likely to be harmed
Is neem oil likely to contribute to the development of cancer?
No. People have been exposed to neem oil in many ways for hundreds of years. During this time no association with increased cancer risk has been found. Studies showed that neem oil did not alter or damage genes. In laboratory tests, animals were fed neem oil for 90 days. They did not have increased cancer rates.
Further, one study found that certain components of neem oil caused cancer cells in hamsters to stop growing or die. Another study looked at prostate cancer cells from humans. Researchers found that neem leaf extract was able to slow their growth”
Roundup Litigation at a Glance
Exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, may cause cancer and other health issues.
Around 170,000 victims have filed Roundup glyphosate lawsuits against Bayer, which purchased Monsanto in 2018.
Many Roundup claims have already resulted in compensation, with more still pending in court
Bayer has paid out over $11 billion in Roundup lawsuit settlements.
In March 2026, a judge gave initial approval to a $7.25 billion Roundup lawsuit settlement that would resolve thousands of claims filed by current and future victims.
Do better Canada!!
