Question

Raticide poisons are obtained from

• A. Scilla
• B. Urginea
• C. Both A and B
• D. Gloriosa

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both A and B

Rodenticide or raticide poison or rat poison are typically non-specific chemicals used for the purpose of killing rodents. Raticide poisons are obtained from both Scilla and Urginea belonging to the family Asparagaceae. It is bitter and due to this many animals avoid but rats eat readily and die due to toxic scilliroside (toxic compound).

So, the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.