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Cacao leaves can kill insects because of a toxic chemical they contain. Cacao or cocoa leaves have a toxin called tannin that is very poisonous to insects.
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∙ 11y agoBecause cacao leaves have a special chemical that is unpealing to mosquito's
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What flying insect can kill a horse?
Bees
Why squeezing the thorax will kill the insect?
Squeezing any animal in the thorax would create distress. Since insects breathe through their skeleton squeezing them in the thorax does not interfere with breathing. However, squeezing the insect could kill it.
What insect bite leaves a necrotic crater?
The bite of an insect that leaves two punctures about a half inch apart could be from a spider. It is best to seek professional medical assistance if there is a concern about an insect bite because some bites could be deadly.
What is a behavioral adaptation of the venus flytrap?
what i learnt in the school was it is adopted for insectivorous living its leaves have hairy borders n slippery surface to trap the insects as soon a insect comes near by the hairy hindges in the periperhy of the leaves catches it n the leaves folds within inside to trap the insect complety
Do sloths kill?
They kill only the leaves they eat, and ocassionaly the bugs that live on their hair. But otherwise no, I believe not.
What is in the cacao leaves that can kill insects?
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Can you make an insect repellent as an investigatory project?
yes you can make insect repellent as an investigatory project.. this is one of the example : NATURAL INSECT REPELLENT materials: cacao leaves garlic eucalyptus oil olive oil PROCEDURE boil the cacao leaves grind the garlic and mix the eucalyptus oil to the olive oil and mix it to the boil cacao leaves
What is the scope and limitations of cacao leaves as all-natural insect repellent?
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What is the component of madre de cacao leaves?
The component of madre de cacao leaves is tannins. Tannins is also found in tea leaves and known for its staining properties.
Is it true its better to wash a jar with vinegar if theres an insect living in it?
yes because if you use soap it leaves residue and can kill the insect
What is the Significance of the study about madre cacao leaves as fertilizer?
the significance of the about madre cacao leaves as a fertilizer s to be able to know of what are the effects on it to the plants growth
Is cacao a herb?
No, a herb is a flavouring derived from the leaves of plants. Cacao is derived from the seeds of the cacao plant and should more properly be described as a spice.
What is the objectives of All natural insect repellent made in cacao leaves?
materials that we can see in the kitchen that are illustrated. This research is all about an natural insect repellent made from a cacao leaves. There are many home owner, office-workers etc. are now convinced by there beneficial used. As natural insect repellent are preffered from natural products, application of these materials has less unfavourable impact on the environment than a chemicals. They are now use widely for controlling of insects and diseases. In this pamphlet a simple way of preparingdifferent available
What is cacao leaves?
They are poisonous leaves, that has a type of chemical inside that if you look at it you will go blind.
What insect fertilizes the flowers that grow on cacao tree trunks?
The flowers of the cacao tree are not fertilized by bees like most flowers. These flowers are pollinated by gnats. It is this insect that carries the pollen from flower to flower which allows the cocoa pods to grow.
What is in the cacao leaf that can kill insects?
The cacao leaf can kill insects because they contain tannins. Tannins are toxic to most insects like mosquitoes, gnats, ants, and fly's.
Can eucalyptus leaves kill pests?
Yes, eucalyptus leaves can be pest-killers.Specifically, the leaves are the source of an oil which is a traditional insect repellent. The oil easily can be steam-distilled from the leaves. It is a common ingredient in many mosquito-killers and repellents worldwide.
