To anyone whom is going to try the DMSO for treatment of their plants, be advised that your gloves need to be rated for this solvent - see the MSDS, that is increases the adsorption of any pesticide, herbicide or fungicide into human skin at an exceptionally fast rate and most of the chemical manufacturers have not tested the toxicity of the the respective chemical if used within a DMSO type solvent. Adsorption rate testing for accumulation or skin contact warnings on any product using DMSO shall be considered invalid information and extreme caution used. A lot of the neonictinoids and fungicide preparation are larger molecule formulas specifically to prevent adsorption through the skin of the applicator so that they can market the product as safer, greener and reduce the REI (Reentry Interval) after application. So if the product states the REI is 24 hours or more, then one should consider the risks of using the product with DMSO or contact the manufacturer. The Hazardous Materials group of my engineering firm have a great deal of experience with personnel exposure due to solvents interacting with poisons and the skin exposure and rapid uptake with resultant toxicity. BE WARNED.
