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    From which plant is the most powerful insecticide produced?

    Question #73109. Asked by tragic_flawed. (Dec 09 06 4:42 PM)


    TheuntouchablE

    		Snake plant

    Dec 09 06, 4:45 PM
    zbeckabee

    		Using the strongest forces known to man, a misting system installed at your home or business using the strongest insecticide derived from a plant extract -- PYRETHRIN.

    http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=121815&tsource=3


    The pyrethrins are contained in the seed cases of the perennial plant pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium), which is grown commercially to supply the insecticide.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrethrin

    Dec 09 06, 5:16 PM
    tragic_flawed

    		I thought it was Azradirachthin indica- or Neem

    Dec 11 06, 10:53 PM

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