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Re: [SG] Dried Blood and Blood Meal to Retard Squirrels

> >I just called a very good nursery here and they said, "Yes, but tobacco dust
> >works best. " I have never heard of tobacco dust, has anyone? Is the
> so-called
> >"tobacco virus" which infects hostas carried by tobacco plants?
> >
>
> I have a neighbour that is plant manager at a large cigarette company and
> he told that tobacco dust is the by-product of producing smokes. He told
> that they have to dispose of tons of this material every year. He
> unfortunately didn't know of a retail source for the dust. he also informed
> me that nicotine is a powerful pesticide. Hope this helps.

powerful being the operative word.  caution should be used when
handling nicotine.  even a tiny amount of the distillate is
extremely toxic to both humans and animals.  read the MSDS or
package insert carefully before purchasing or using.  because of
it's toxicity and the dangers inherent in the dust, I believe it
may have even been moved into a Certified Applicator only
status.  There are other effective options.


jknoble@warwick.net
NW NJ, zone 6/5
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