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    Black leaf 40 is an insecticide containing 40% nicotine sulphate extracted from tobacco. It acts on the central nervous system and has a LD50 of 50 mg/kg in rabbits. It is highly biodegradable and leaves no toxic remnants on crops. Black leaf 40 remains popular for controlling sucking insects because no pest has developed immunity despite its continuous use for many years.

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    Black leaf 40 is an insecticide containing 40% nicotine sulphate extracted from tobacco. It acts on the central nervous system and has a LD50 of 50 mg/kg in rabbits. It is highly biodegradable and leaves no toxic remnants on crops. Black leaf 40 remains popular for controlling sucking insects because no pest has developed immunity despite its continuous use for many years.

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    Black leaf 40

    NICOTINE SULPHATE 40℅


    Nicotiana tabacum

    Nicotine suplhate
    IUPAC
    {3-(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl) pyridine }
    Sulphate

    Formulation
    1. Alkaloid
    2. Sulphate

    Mode of action
    Acts upon the CNS
    Manufacturer
    BGP healthcare private limited,
    Forbes Pharmaceuticals
    Black leaf 40

    Uses:
    Kills aphids, bugs, leafhoppers, similar
    sucking insects

    Toxicity:
    LD50 - 50 mg/kg( rabbits)
    Advantages:
    Highlybiodegradable
    Leaves no toxic remnants on crops
    Antidote Why so popular?
    Mustard Emetics No immunity has been ever
    Warm water developed by any pest against
    Strong tea or coffee pesticide despite its continuou
    use for many years.
    Garden Spray
    1 ounce (28.35 grams)
    can make 6 gallons of
    effective spray.

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