What is the difference between a “natural” or “organic” pesticide product and the other non-green lines?
“Natural” or “organic” pesticides utilize active ingredients from nature to control insects and other pests. Conventional pesticides utilize synthetic chemistries as active ingredients in their products. Synthetic chemistries are man-made and we have limited knowledge of how these materials will interact with the environment. Over the past 40 years, scientists from industry, academia and government have learned about unexpected levels of exposure and effects associated with major pesticide chemistries such as chlorinated hydrocarbons (DDT), organophosphates, carbamates and pyrethroids. “Natural” or “organic” pesticides are very different in this respect. Materials derived from natural sources have been used for centuries to control pests. Further, some of these materials are widely used by the general public in fragrances, cosmetics, and food products. As a result, “natural” or “organic” pesticides are supported by a documented safety profile and history of use, posing reduced risks fr
