Claim chocolate could be useful as pest control

DEATH by chocolate could provide a new method of pest control, say scientists.

Wed, 19 Dec, 2007 - 00:00
John von Radowitz

While humans can happily eat it, the confection contains chemicals lethal to many animals.

Dogs are especially vulnerable. A mere 240 grams of unsweetened dark chocolate can kill a 40kg dog the size of a German shepherd.

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