marksctm
Well-Known Member
Can you make the tobacco tea too strong to where it would harm, or even kill a tobacco plant?
I apologize if this has already been asked.
Thanks.
I apologize if this has already been asked.
Thanks.
Thank you Sir for your help and reply Bob.Nicotine has no effect on plants, which have no nervous system. It's certainly possible to create a potion that is quite dangerous to birds, animals and you.
Bob
No need to ask ya, I made some yesterday and it killed some hornets, (fast) but it's as dark as coffee and wanted to make sure it wouldn't effect the plants.Back a few years Black Leaf 40 was a common pesticide. Chemically it is Nicotine alkaloid, 95%; nicotine sulfate, 40% and is for sucking insects. You can make a similar potion by cooking tobacco in water. Black Leaf 40 has been banned and if you choose to make your own I urge caution. I to it for very limited applications and am extremely careful. And no I will not say how I do it so don't ask
Back a few years Black Leaf 40 was a common pesticide. Chemically it is Nicotine alkaloid, 95%; nicotine sulfate, 40% and is for sucking insects. You can make a similar potion by cooking tobacco in water. Black Leaf 40 has been banned and if you choose to make your own I urge caution. I to it for very limited applications and am extremely careful. And no I will not say how I do it so don't ask
If i'm not mistaken, the soap, by it's self, breaks down soft bodied insects waxy protective layer.The recipe I saw had red pepper and dish soap in it, in addition to the tobacco dust. I'm not sure what the pepper adds, but I guess the soap is for aphids.
I apologize Bob for posting the thread.Please search for lethal poisons elsewhere.
Bob