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Hungry animals that have once tasted an adult monarch butterfly leave others alone. The adult's bad taste comes from special chemicals in the milkweed that the caterpillar ate.


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Red flag for green spray
French researchers have found that bacterial spores being used as an organic pesticide may be harmful to humans. When tested on mice, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) killed some mice and caused lung inflammation in others when inhaled. Their report indicates that Bt may not be as safe to use as had previously been believed.
29 MAY 1999, P. 4
New Scientist
29 MAY 1999, P. 4

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