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Q: How do poisons kill inescts but not humans?
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What type of poisons are there that kill humans?

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How does mosquito spray kill mosquitoes?

Mosquito spray includes repellants and poisons to kill the mosquito. The chemicals are highly toxic for the insect but not so toxic for humans.


Are any rat poisons humane?

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How does the enzymes in bacteria react to antiseptics?

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Does all poison affect humans?

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Does activity of humans affect a plants growth?

Yes. Humans pollute the earth which hurts plants, they cut down trees which kills them, spray poisons on plants to kill plants they don't want, and genetically modify fruit and vegetable plants with poison inside them to kill bugs.


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Is there a poison that can kill you by touching you?

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What animals are headgehogs enemies?

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Can rat poison kill a pigeon?

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