Nicotine As An Insecticide Links

The E-cigarette - Lew Rockwell

The E-cigarette Lew Rockwell It's essentially a poison and a very effective insecticide. Long-term tests on lab rats never showed any adverse effects of nicotine, but regardless, ... and more »

Mode of Action: Neurotoxins - Greenhouse Management & Production

Greenhouse Management & Production

Mode of Action: Neurotoxins Greenhouse Management & Production Pyrethrum (Pyrethrum TR and Pyreth-It) is a botanical insecticide produced primarily in the chrysanthemum flowers (Tanacetum cinerariaefolium). ... and more »

What's in a Cigarette? - The Virtual Medical Centre

The Virtual Medical Centre

What's in a Cigarette? The Virtual Medical Centre Tobacco leaves contain an addictive chemical called nicotine. The content of nicotine in the cigarette will depend upon the type and part of leaf that is ... and more »

Ant Killer - ScienceBlogs (blog)

Ant Killer ScienceBlogs (blog) I bought some insecticide. It looks like pale pink ice-cream sprinkles, and in fact consists mainly of sugar. But mixed into the sugar are two chemicals: ...

Cullen: Creating biodiversity in your backyard - Toronto Star

Cullen: Creating biodiversity in your backyard Toronto Star Hummingbirds prefer the tube-shape, nectar rich flowers of night-scented stocks, old fashioned nicotine, perennial salvia, foxgloves, honeysuckle and ...