Insect Powder
From Handbook of domestic science and household arts for use in elementary schools, 1900
The powder is not poisonous to animals except insects. Adulteration is common, so ensure purity for best results.
Presented as published in 1900. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
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This recipe was extracted from Handbook of domestic science and household arts for use in elementary schools (1900) by Wilson, Lucy Langdon (Williams) Mrs, page 158. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
Insect Powder. — Insect powder, which is so commonly used both for the prevention and extermination of insect pests, is made from several species of Pyrethrum or Chrysan- themum the C. rosenm furnishing the powder known as 326 HANDBOOK OF DOMESTIC SCIENCE Persian insect powder. Other names for the same powder or for the same use are Dahnation and buhach. The Cali- fornian buhach is especially effective. The powder is made of the pulverized flower heads
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