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09/30/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Natural insecticides are proven yet again to be more effective than toxic synthetics

Why use commercial pesticides that are harmful to human health and the environment when there are safe and more effective natural ones are available? A study published in the journal Industrial Crops and Products discovered that plants native in Chile, such as canelo (Drimys winteri), tabaco del diablo (Lobelia tupa), huevil (Vestia foetida), and violeta […]

09/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Native Chilean plants show potential as natural insecticides

Native Chilean plants canelo (Drimys winteri), tabaco del diablo (Lobelia tupa), huevil (Vestia foetida), and violeta (Viola portalesia) can be used as natural insecticides, according to a study published in the journal Industrial Crops and Products. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from Chile. The research team looked at the effectiveness […]

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