Sabadilla

Marijuana Horticulture

by Jorge Cervantes

Ingredients -This alkaloid pesticide is made from the seeds of a tropical lily, Schoenocaulon officinale, native to Central and South America, and a European hellebore, Veratum album.

Controls – A contact and stomach poison, this centuries old poison controls aphids, beetles, cabbage loopers, chinch bugs, grasshoppers, and squash bugs.

Caution – Very toxic to honeybees and moderately toxic to mammals!

Mixing – Follow directions on package.

Application – Most potent when applied at 75-80F. Follow directions on package.

Persistence – Two or three days.

Forms – Powder, liquid.

Toxicity – Somewhat toxic to mammals, toxic to honeybees.

Safety – Wear a mask, gloves, and safety glasses, and cover exposed skin and hair. Avoid skin, eye, ear, and nose contact. Irritates eyes and nose.