Ixodes holocyclus tick might "squeeze" saliva and gut contents into the host. Specifically, application of methylated spirit, nail polish remover, turpentine or ti-tree oil is thought to irritate the tick and make it inject more of the noxious substances. Spreading butter or oil over the tick is no longer recommended either. Application of pyrethrin (or pyrethroid) insecticides has been suggested 'as a narcotic and a toxicant, which prevents the tick from injecting its saliva' but with this method the tick may remain physically attached for 24 hrs before it drops off dead. Do not use pyrethrin containing products on cats as this
Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad potatoes surrounded the compound on three sides, and wild "Cannabis" plants grew up to the side of the compound. According to NBC News, the following drugs and medicines were found at the compound by Pakistani investigators: Tablet, Ulcer Capsule, Tab/Cap Gabapentin, Penza drops, Natrilix, Grucid, Avena syrup, NIFIM (an antibiotic), Tixylix syrup (used generally for paediatric bronchitis), Brufen and Dettol (an antiseptic). "Gulf News" reported that it had previously been used as a safe house by Inter-Services Intelligence, but was no longer being used for this purpose. ISI alleged that this compound was raided in 2003 while under construction as