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Are You Using the “Greenest” Organic Pesticides?

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, has shown that many so-called organic pesticides, while safer for the consumer, may actually cause more damage to the environment than traditional synthetic products. While much of this information is still up for debate, it still raises a bit of a concern for organic pesticide users.

So how can you be sure you are using an organic pesticide that is safe for you and the environment?

Let’s find out.

• The Facts About Organic Pesticides
• The “Greenest” Organic Pesticide

The Facts About Organic Pesticides

Ever since organic and “green” became synonymous with eco-friendly, it is automatically assumed that anything labeled organic must be safe on the environment.

But as this study has shown us, that isn’t necessarily the truth.

To find out which organic pesticides are truly green, all you have to do is look at the label.

Mineral Oil

This common household product is used as a main ingredient in many pesticides. When sprayed, it works to suffocate insect pests.

Mineral oil is a broad spectrum pesticide, which means it could potentially harm all insects, including those that may be beneficial. However, this problem can be avoided with a little careful spraying.

Organic pesticides that rely solely on the suffocating power of mineral oil need to be applied heavily, and often. This sort of use can lead to buildup, which may result in environmental damage.

For this reason, mineral oil should be combined with another active ingredient; a combination will boost its effectiveness while decreasing its risk of building up and consequently, causing environmental damage.

Bacteria (Bt)

There are over 80 variations of Bt that infect and kill insects.

This product is effective, although it may take a while to fully work.

Bt is most commonly used to battle fungus gnats and other small, hard-to-see pests.

Fungus

While some organic pesticides choose to use bacteria, others use fungus.

This product infects insects, eventually causing them to die.

Like bacteria, fungus is slow acting, although it hasn’t been shown to be as effective.

Plant Oil

Natural plant oils attack octopamine receptors, which are unique to insects.

These plant oils have been shown to be highly potent, killing insect pests on contact.

Again, like most organic pesticides, plant oils are broad spectrum, so careful spraying is a must.

The “Greenest” Organic Pesticide

EcoSMART organic pesticides combine their active ingredient, various plant oils, with other ingredients like water and mineral oil, resulting in a powerful, environmentally friendly organic pesticide.

Through unique mixtures of plant oils, EcoSMART is able to deliver effective, university-tested and approved pest control.

Furthermore, all EcoSMART products have been exempt from the EPA, meaning they are extremely safe for both humans and the environment.

Choosing an organic pesticide that is safe can be difficult, especially after the release of this new study. EcoSMART makes your decision easy by providing you with safe, effective pest control.

EcoSMART truly is the “greenest” organic pesticide.