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Derris Dust is actually rotenone, which is derived from the roots of plants in the genera Lonchocarpus and Derris, so in that sense it is natural; however, the rotenone is extracted from the stems and roots of plants and in manufacturing, it is concentrated. It is definitely a toxic poison.
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What is derris dust comprised of?
Derris dust is comprised of roots of plants that contain rotenone.
Can you buy Derris Dust without rotanone?
No, Derris Dust is rotenone. Rotenone is derived from the roots of plants in the genus Lonchocarpus or Derris
What is derris dust?
Derris dust is a poisinous preparation of crushed roots from the Derris plant. Other plants also contain the active ingredient ,called Rotenone, and are sometimes used. Rotenone is a naturally occurring substance in many plants. In the past it was considered to be relatively safe however new research suggests that this may not be the case. Rotenone is extremely toxic to fish so Derris dust should never be used near waterways,etc.
What is the withholding period for derris dust?
The suggested withholding period before harvesting crops that Derris dust has been used on is one day, though I would give it longer.
Is it ok to use derris dust with cats?
Derris dust is made from rotenone. This is the same ingredient in Pestene which is used on poultry and can also be used on cats and dogs to control fleas, lice and mites.
When was Poison Dust created?
Poison Dust was created in 2005.
What is the duration of Poison Dust?
The duration of Poison Dust is 1.4 hours.
What is the scientific name of the tuba plant?
Derris elliptica. The root extract is called Derris or Derris root.
When was Derris trifoliata created?
Derris trifoliata was created in 1790.
How tall is Derris Nile?
Derris Nile is 5' 11".
Can you get blind if handsanitizer gets in your eyes?
You can become blind because it is poison, and poison is toxic. And toxic is bad
What is the medical terminology Combining form meaning poison?
Toxic?Toxic is the word usually referring to poison. The prefix usually used to create a word pertaining to a poison is Toxo-
