Can I mix blue death with water?

As A water solution: Mix 4 oz. BLUE, DEATH SUGAR BAIT FLY KILLER in one gallon of water and two cups of corn syrup or one pound of sugar and stir until dissolved.

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How do you use blue death powder?

How it works is pretty simple and requires minimal effort. Sprinkle the powder in the area where you saw the ants, the ants eat the powder and take some back to the nest where the rest of the colony also feeds on it. This causes them to perish and your ant problem to disappear!

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What does Blue Death do to your body?

The eyes sink, the skin starts to lose some of its elasticity, and the teeth protrude. Eventually, the body becomes so dehydrated, it enters into respiratory failure, which is when the skin takes on a blue tinge. This is generally followed shortly after death.

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Is the Blue Death Poisonous?

Blue death is extremely poisonous and can be fatal to humans. If you have not experience any effects then I doubt if you will start now. I am just a little bit worried that it could have affected your blood profile, so rather go to your GP for a check up and some blood tests, such as a full blood count.

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Does Blue Death kill cockroaches?

Kills household pests, fleas, bedbugs, cockroaches and ants.

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Can I control ANTS with a household product??

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What can I pour down my drain to kill roaches?

Pour 1/4 cup baking soda down the drain and follow it with 1/2 cup vinegar. The chemical reactions between these two ingredients should be enough to get rid of any waste in the drain. Wait for a couple of minutes and then pour boiling water down the drain.

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What kills cockroaches almost instantly?

What Kills Cockroaches Instantly
  • Baking Soda: You probably already have this roach-killing ingredient in your pantry. ...
  • Bleach: Bleach kills everything! ...
  • Borax: Borax is a classic roach killer. ...
  • Boric Acid: Another powder solution is boric acid, dehydrating the exoskeleton until they die.

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How many people died from the blue death?

Overall, as many as 20 million people may have died. More than 13,000 of those dead came from North Carolina. Influenza killed people in all walks of life and was particularly deadly on those who cared for the sick, both professional and volunteer.

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What is the most venomous plant ever?

1: Oleander

The oleander, or Nerium oleander, is considered by many to be the most poisonous plant in the world. All parts of the beautiful oleander contain poison — several types of poison. Two of the most potent are oleandrin and neriine, known for their powerful effect on the heart.

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What happens if a human eats ant poison?

The concentration of borax in many ant baits is only 5.4%, so only small amounts of the active ingredients are present. Fipronil, avermectin, and indoxacarb all have the potential to affect the nervous system in humans. Ingestion of large amounts can cause weakness, dizziness, or a comatose state.

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What to do after inhaling insecticide?

Inhaled poison.

Carry or drag victim to fresh air immediately. If you think you need protection such as a respirator and one is not available to you, call the Fire Department and wait for emergency equipment before entering the area. Loosen victim's tight clothing.

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What happens if we inhale hit spray?

Most household bug sprays contain plant-derived chemicals called pyrethrins. These chemicals were originally isolated from chrysanthemum flowers and are generally not harmful. However, they can cause life-threatening breathing problems if they are breathed in.

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Why is it called Blue Death?

King Cholera

They called it the blue death. As dehydration racked the body, blood would begin to thicken in patients' veins; starved of oxygen, their skin would turn a sickly shade of blue.

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Is Blue Death Powder harmful to humans?

Recent Deaths from the Accidental Ingestion of Paraquat

Paraquat is highly toxic to humans; one small accidental sip can be fatal and there is no antidote.

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What are the symptoms of blue death poisoning?

Symptoms include increased saliva and tear production, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, small pupils, sweating, muscle tremors, and confusion. The onset of symptoms is often within minutes, and it can take weeks to disappear.

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What is the most poisonous plant in Australia?

Toxicity. D. moroides is notorious for its extremely painful sting which may leave victims suffering for weeks or even months. It is reputed to be the most venomous plant in Australia, if not the world.

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What is the strongest poison?

Botulinum toxin, the nerve agent commonly called botox, is best known for its miraculous effect on wrinkles. The toxin paralyses muscles in the skin so they relax. However, botox is also used for a range of medical problems, such as chronic migraines, excessive sweating and muscle cramps.

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What is the fastest killing plant?

Deadly Nightshade

The flowers of this plant are small, reddish purple and tubular shaped, but it is the berries that are the most deadly part of the plant. The atropine found in belladonna disrupts the nervous system and can destroy the body's ability to regulate breathing and heart rate, leading to death.

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What virus killed the most people?

Cholera, bubonic plague, smallpox, and influenza are some of the most brutal killers in human history. And outbreaks of these diseases across international borders, are properly defined as pandemic, especially smallpox, which throughout history, has killed between 300-500 million people in its 12,000 year existence.

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How many people died from sadness?

Depression affects 121 million people worldwide. It can affect a person's ability to work, form relationships, and destroy their quality of life. At its most severe depression can lead to suicide and is responsible for 850,000 deaths every year.

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Why did cholera victims turn blue?

Vomiting and muscle cramps may also occur. Diarrhea can be so severe that it leads within hours to severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. This may result in sunken eyes, cold skin, decreased skin elasticity, and wrinkling of the hands and feet. Dehydration can cause the skin to turn bluish.

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Can you flush a cockroach?

If you are thinking about getting rid of cockroaches by flushing them down the toilet, think again. Cockroaches are dangerous to have around. These filthy creatures are directly linked to stomach illness, asthma and various diseases.

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What smell makes cockroaches go away?

You may love the smell of fresh citrus, but cockroaches hate the scent. That means you can use citrus scented cleaners in your kitchen and bathroom to chase any lingering roaches away. You can also keep a few citrus peels around your home in strategic places.

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What smell kills cockroaches?

Mint
  • Grow fresh mint plants. The aroma will spread through the room, freshening up your environment while warning bugs to stay away. ...
  • Mix peppermint, winter mint, or spearmint essential oils in a spray bottle with water.

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