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Tobacco juice... specifically, the nicotine contained in it... is sometimes used as a pesticide.

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How is nicotine helpful to tobacco plants?

It's a pesticide. A lot of insects are very sensitive to nicotine, so they avoid tobacco plants (the ones that don't avoid them don't live long enough to reproduce).


Does soap kill plants when used as a pesticide?

Soap, when used as a pesticide, can harm plants by disrupting their cell membranes and causing damage. However, it is not typically lethal to plants when used in appropriate concentrations.


Will dish soap kill plants if used as a pesticide?

Yes, dish soap can harm plants if used as a pesticide. It can strip away the protective waxy layer on plant leaves, leading to dehydration and damage. It is not recommended to use dish soap as a pesticide on plants.


Does soap hurt plants when used as a pesticide?

Soap can harm plants when used as a pesticide because it can strip away the protective waxy layer on the plant's leaves, making them more vulnerable to damage.


Does dish soap harm plants when used as a pesticide?

Yes, dish soap can harm plants when used as a pesticide because it can strip away the protective waxy layer on the leaves, leading to dehydration and damage.


Will soap hurt plants if used as a pesticide?

Yes, soap can harm plants if used as a pesticide because it can strip away the protective waxy layer on the plant's leaves, making them more vulnerable to damage.


Does Dawn soap kill plants when used as a pesticide?

Yes, Dawn soap can harm plants when used as a pesticide because it can strip away the protective waxy layer on plant leaves, leading to dehydration and damage.


Does dish soap hurt plants when used as a pesticide?

Yes, dish soap can harm plants when used as a pesticide because it can strip away the protective waxy layer on the plant's leaves, leading to dehydration and damage.


Does dish soap kill plants when used as a pesticide?

Yes, dish soap can harm plants when used as a pesticide because it can strip away the protective waxy layer on the plant's leaves, leading to dehydration and damage.


How do you make your own pesticide at home?

Some things really are best left to the professionals. This is one of them. Anyone who can't figure out how to make a pesticide on their own is more likely to kill themselves trying than to make a safe and effective pesticide. That said: one reason tobacco plants contain nicotine is that it's toxic to certain kinds of pests; you could try soaking cigarettes or chewing tobacco in water and lightly spraying it on your plants. I personally wouldn't do it on any plants I intended to eat, but it should be fine on ornamentals (assuming you don't have pets or small children).


Can dish soap kill plants if used as a pesticide?

Yes, dish soap can potentially harm or kill plants if used as a pesticide because it can strip away the protective waxy layer on the plant's leaves, leading to dehydration and damage.


Does Dawn dish soap kill plants when used as a pesticide?

Yes, Dawn dish soap can harm plants when used as a pesticide because it can strip away the protective waxy layer on plant leaves, leading to dehydration and damage.