I am glad to hear this as I have been throwing all my nubs and ashes into the compost bin. I will be putting out some of that compost next spring around plants and in anything new the wife add to her garden. Thank you for the great information once again!
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Cigar nubs/ash as pest repellent?
- Thread starter sean
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danthebugman
BoM Nov '10
I'm not sure on the deterrent effects of cigar nubs, but nicotine is a very powerful poison. Works great as an insecticide (I make it into a spray described above though probably use it a little more concentrated) and in large enough doses can take out other small creatures. I have unfortunately seen a few dogs and a cat die because they were given either cigarettes or chewing tobacco to deworm them. In all of these cases they were given quite a lot. I doubt sprinkling crumpled up cigar left overs is going to pose a danger to any dogs or other wildlife and if it keeps them away from your plants :thumbsup:.
Dan
Dan
I was hoping you would weigh in on this sooner or later. Thanks!