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How Natural Insecticide Kills Insects

June 26th, 2007

681422_bugs_on_his_face.jpgA natural insecticide will kill insects, that much is certain.  Natural insecticide has been used for centuries, at least.  If you are a curious person, you might like to know how natural insecticide kills insects. 

Diatomaceous Earth is a natural insecticide made of the skeletal remains of plankton.  What it does is to puncture the bodies of the insects.  Then, it dehydrates them.  When this natural insecticide has done its work, unwanted insects will dry up and practically blow away. 

Rotenone is a natural insecticide, as well.  It is made from the roots of the derris plant.  It does its killing by poisoning the stomachs of insects.  However, it is slow-acting and needs to be reapplied often for maximum effect.

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