Need advice to keep from KILLING RAIDER BILL

[Axe Handle Hound]

But would the chemical not soak up in the wood and stay there. Wood ABSORPTION?

I am thinking it is possible that there could be some residual pesticide in the woody tissues due to normal transport of fluids within the tree during its lifetime, but the quantity is likely to be very small.  In a bigger picture view, I've seen some of the photos that Raider Bill has posted of his amazing smoked food and I'm going to guess cholesterol is more of a threat to him than pesticide residue.   

It does bring up a question though about the source of the wood chips that a person can buy.  They sell bags of pecan, apple, cherry, etc chips at a number of retailers and I'd have to think those are coming from orchards.  Not sure if that makes me feel more confident or less to be honest.

[Raider Bill]

But would the chemical not soak up in the wood and stay there. Wood ABSORPTION?

I am thinking it is possible that there could be some residual pesticide in the woody tissues due to normal transport of fluids within the tree during its lifetime, but the quantity is likely to be very small.  In a bigger picture view, I've seen some of the photos that Raider Bill has posted of his amazing smoked food and I'm going to guess cholesterol is more of a threat to him than pesticide residue.   

It does bring up a question though about the source of the wood chips that a person can buy.  They sell bags of pecan, apple, cherry, etc chips at a number of retailers and I'd have to think those are coming from orchards.  Not sure if that makes me feel more confident or less to be honest.

Pravistatin is my friend! ;)

[isawlogs]

 Bill, I think you best start your own peach plantation, grow it chemical free then in a few years WildBill will be able to chip it,sell it  and make a pile of cash, retire and then cook\smoke some awesome food for you. Well... in theory....you know... just saying it could be a possibility, then again, he could leave you to fetch your own food.  :D

[Raider Bill]

Actually we each have a peach tree. Problem is they are 2 years old and so far have only produced 3-4 peaches the size of ping pong balls. Branches are pencil size.

We used malathion on citrus trees for years then smoked with the wood. Nothing wrong with me say_what

[wildbill]

my peach tree is 10-12 ft tall now.  reclaimed water does it good.

as for this problem....

i guess i will take one for the team and test a few samples   cant have the old man getting sick you know.  he might crabby

[Larro Darro]

The chips I buy are from LOWE'S. Bags of APPLE, CHERRY, HICKORY, SWEET GUM, and other chips.
I'm sure these chips have not been sprayed with chemicals.....but I don't know.   :D

You have more faith in Lowe's than I do. I'm betting they were from working orchards, meaning they got sprayed. They say eating smoked meat is bad for you anyway. But if I have to have some second hand smoke, I'll take on a Boston Butt any day.

Larro

[scgargoyle]

Here's an idea- Spray the peach trees with Pravistatin! Cholesterol-free BBQ! :D :D :D

[bama20a]

We used malathion on citrus trees for years then smoked with the wood. Nothing wrong with me,

That is a matter of who you ask. ;D :D :D :D