Organic, Chemical-Free, and All Natural Insecticides by EcoSMART
EcoSMART® is a non-toxic, water based and natural insecticide with active ingredients made from organic plant oils! Sound too good to be truly effective?
Well, get ready to be blown away! Because when it comes to getting rid of pesky flying and crawling insects, EcoSMART® brings forth a whole new meaning to the phrase “kill ‘em with kindness!”
When it comes to having something other that my baby crawling around on my floors, I am a little freaked out. Specifically, “things” like ants, cockroaches, centipedes and the critters!
Living in a tropical climate, I reside in a land where crawling and climbing insects thrive! The centipedes, and spiders reaching 4 inches in diameter, can tempt me to move towards extreme (and toxic) measures to get rid of them.
That’s until I am reminded of the detrimental dangers of exposing my child’s systems to the toxic chemicals that make them effective killers.
The Dangers of Insecticides to Our Babies and Kids
“Household insecticides may increase the risk of childhood leukemia, suggests French research in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.”¹
And if you are a pregnant mother, this is not something to take lightly. “The risk of developing acute leukemia was almost twice as likely in children whose mothers said that they had used insecticides in the home while pregnant and long after the birth.”²
And “according to Dr. Mattison (from the March of Dimes), there is strong evidence that acute poisoning by these insecticides in humans can cause a myriad of short and long-term nervous system disturbances, including agitation, insomnia, muscle weakness, respiratory agitation, nervousness, irritability, forgetfulness, confusion and depression.”³
Two of the most popular classes of insecticides used in the U.S. are organophosphates and carbamates.
An Effective and Natural Insecticide
According to EcoSMART’S website: University research and field studies have proven EcoSMART’s botanical products are as effective as conventional pesticides in their ability to kill insects fast and provide effective control.
Well, I thought I would have my husband put this natural insecticide to the test. You see, he is not easily excited about a product just because it is all-natural. He is an amazing man, and will admit it himself…. is a bit obsessive compulsive when it comes to getting things done effectively and efficiently.
So when he left for the marching band of ants with the can of EcoSMART® and returned with a smile on his face, I was floored and incredibly happy to have found an effective and efficient way to keep our home bug free and safe!
Organic Plant Oils That Kill Insects
Quoting my husband, “This stuff really works!” Additionally he added, “and it smells really good.”
You see, he first tested it on the ants. Of which he said he sprayed them, and then watched their path to find they didn’t travel far, not far at all, before they died.
Organic oils such as peppermint and cinnamon are blended in a way that really does smell delightful. By the smell of it, I couldn’t believe that it was a bug-killer.
The Ant and Roach Killer kills and repels: ants, carpenter ants, cockroaches, crickets, pill bugs, silverfish, spiders and other crawling insects on contact.
Organic Insecticide Flying Insect Killer by EcoSMART
Their Flying Insect Killer kills and repels flies, gnats, mosquitoes, moths, wasps and other flying insects on contact.
An Organic Insecticide That’s Safe Around Children and Pets
Insecticides may be used in many places our children play or come in contact with: in schools, at playgrounds and outdoor play areas, in gardens, inside our homes, and more.
Children learn by touching, tasting, and exploring their surroundings. Keeping toxic chemicals out of their environment is crucial for healthy development and for nurturing their growing systems.
I can’t wait to also try EcoSMART’S line of safe plant and garden insect killers on our organic garden this summer!
Get a 15% discount on EcoSMART products with the code safbaby15 by ordering online at EcoSMART.com.
1 http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-01/bsj-hia011606.php
2 http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-01/bsj-hia011606.php
3 http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2000/08/10/earlyshow/saturday/main223684.shtml
Category: 0-1 yr, 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Development, Environment, Gardening, Indoor Air Pollution, Prenatal, Product Reviews
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This stuff looks great and right up my alley!! We actually had a little ant problem this week and our eco-wise pest control service cannot make it until next week, so I am going to get a can tonight as our local grocery store carries this product. We’ve pretty much cleared up the ants by finding what they were after and then picking them up with masking tape, but there are still a few lurkers, so this will be great to rid them for good! Plus we have ants in the yard. Anyway, I am excited, thanks for your discovery and will post a link to this post on my blog!
This stuff works pretty well but the smell is SOOO strong! We cleaned and cleaned and could not get the smell out of the house for about 3 days. It smells like really strong peppermint/cinnamon. We literally only sprayed a few squirts and it was enough to make the entire second floor of our house smell for days.
My roommate has been using this for a few days. It SERIOUSLY irritates my nostrils and now I have a SERIOUS sore throat. This stuff is not safe at all. I have asthma and it gives me breathing problems.
We are so sorry to hear you had this reaction to this product. we definitely agree that the odor is strong, however we believe it to be a safe alternative to chemical alternatives that are readily available on the market. It is always a good idea to use these types of products with plenty of ventilation available. Is there a product you suggest that you have found does not effect you in this way and is effective as an insecticide? We would love to hear. Thank you!