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The cacao leaf can kill insects because they contain tannins. Tannins are toxic to most insects like mosquitoes, gnats, ants, and fly's.

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What is in the cacao leaves that can kill insects?

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Why cacao leaves can kill insect?

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.


What is destroying cacao trees?

Deforestation, climate change, insects, drought.


Can leaf insects fly?

no


What are the leaf insects enemies?

humans


How does the cacao tree pollinate?

The cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) relies primarily on small midges for pollination. These tiny insects are attracted to the flowers, which are located on the trunk and branches of the tree, where they feed on the nectar. As they move from flower to flower, the midges transfer pollen, enabling fertilization and the production of cacao pods. This process is essential for the tree's reproductive cycle and the eventual yield of cacao beans.


How do you make madre de cacao to kill the tick and fleas?

Yes, since Madre de Cacao contains tannins, which is considered as antibacterial and insecticidal.


Are spiny leaf insects increasing or decreasing in numbers?

spiny leaf insects are insreasing becous they lay 600 hundred eggs.by jsb


Whear do leaf insects live?

Leaf insects are typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, where they can easily camouflage themselves among leaves and vegetation. They are mainly distributed in Southeast Asia, Australia, and nearby regions. Leaf insects prefer dense forests with plenty of foliage for them to blend in and remain concealed from predators.


Can stick insects kill?

No they cannot kill.


Is it possible that the combination of euphorbia and Madre cacao can be an insect killer?

Madre de cacao leaf extractMaterials:½ kg of leavesGrinder or mortar and pestlePail or basinStrainerMethod of preparation:Grind or pound leaves.Soak overnight in water.Strain.How to use:Add 20 liters of waterto the filtrate.Spray on infested plantthoroughly.Target pests:ArmywormCabbage looperCasewormTobacco budwormWhorl maggots================================================Madre de cacao & chiliMaterials2 kg of Madre de cacao leaves12 pieces of chiliesGrinderPailStrainerMethod of preparationGrind Madre de cacaoleaves and chilies.Soak in water overnight.Strain.How to useAdd water to make up20 liters of filtrate.Spray on infested plants.Target pestsBean pod weevilVarious insect pestsin tomato seedlings


Why are pesticides used?

Pesticides are used in order to kill insects. If insects get on some types of vegetation, it can kill it.