It does tend to sting the eyes a little. I never will forget one summer we were hanging some in this old barn when I heard some odd noises. First I seen a pile of tobacco, then a body, then another pile of tobacco, and then another body. Couldn't help but laugh. No one got hurt and thank goodness I was on the wagon when it happened. Had poisoning twice and it was always due to wet leaves soaking into my overalls.