Natural Pesticides Are The Only Way To Go

November 24th, 2009 Posted in Green Living & News, Organic & Chemical Pesticides



In 2007, there was approximately 2.5 million tons of harmful pesticides being used on crops throughout the world. In the same year, 33 cents was spent on pesticides for every $1 spent on organic food.


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It is becoming more apparent that spending on harmful pesticides and herbicides should be reduced and spending on natural pesticides should be increased. There is also an increased need for tougher EPA (The Environmental Protection Agency) standards on widely used harmful pesticides.

This article will discuss:


The Danger In Pesticides

Pesticides are commonly used to protect crops and plants from various insects ready to quickly eat them. The only downside to this problem solving pesticide is that it can be harmful to animals, people, and the environment.

Pesticides can accumulate in the fat deposits of your body and overtime cause damage. Even if it does not appear to have caused damage to your body right away.

New studies are beginning to show that there are definite long-term effects. Pregnant women can pass pesticides on to their fetus, causing damage in the early developmental stages of a baby in the womb.

Women who eat fruit sprayed with pesticides can also pass the chemicals on to children they’re nursing. By eating and growing organic foods, you can help lower your chances of getting poisoned with pesticides in the long-term and short-term.


Issues With EPA Standards

The EPA has a few standards for the control of pesticides, but according to a study conducted at the University of Pittsburgh these standards aren’t stringent enough.

The pesticide container and containment rules currently set boundaries about the use of:

  • Nonrefillable Containers

  • Refillable Containers

  • Repackaging

  • Labeling

  • Containment Structures

University researchers have discovered that endosulfan, a widely used pesticide, has negative long-term effects in humans. The EPA uses a four day period of exposure to test and determine the deadliness of a particular pesticide.

However, this test overlooks the poisons’ long-term effects. By exposing various species of frogs to endosulfan in levels they would encounter in nature; they determined that 97% of leopard frog tadpoles and 50% of spring peeper and American toad tadpoles died.


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The EPA doesn’t take into account the effect a pesticide has on amphibians as an aspect of their pesticide standards. This still leaves more room for research on humans, but regardless the 4 day test period doesn’t adequately gauge the long-term effects a pesticide has on an organism.


Natural Pesticides

These findings only highlight how important it is to use natural and organic pesticides, as well as increased use of organic foods. The most effective organic pesticide is the product line developed by EcoSMART.

EcoSMART’s organic pesticides are engineered for safe use around your family, pets, and the environment. If accidentally sprayed on your dog or children there are no harmful effects, long-term or short-term. The natural pesticide only targets receptors found in insects, stopping them from being a nuisance in your home, but keeping everyone else safe.




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  2. By Andrea on Nov 27, 2009

    I’m constantly struggling with wanting to buy organic products, but having trouble paying the bill. Why does it have to cost so much more to be good to ourselves and the environment?!

  3. By Atali on Dec 30, 2009

    Thanks! This really helped me with my science fair project!

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