When "eco-friendly" pest control products came on the scene in the early nineties, I was skeptical. The ones I tried smelled like flowers, cinnamon, or peppermint. The odor was so strong, you could hardly stay in the room after it had been treated. Kind of like being around someone wearing way too much cologne or perfume. Gave me a headache, and the customers compained that it gave them a headache too. Also, the products did not last as long as traditional pesticides. Now, 10-15 years later eco products have evolved to be a viable substitute for synthetic compounds. The Ecosmart Corporation formulates the most popular brand of green pesticides. Ingredients include peppermint oil, wintergreen oil, rosemary, chrysanthemum, and other botanicals. The smell has been toned down and the residual effect has been increased. Ecosmart products work by blocking an essential nuero-transmitter insects have that humans don't, called octopamine. The insect's nervous system is disrupted and they die. So if you want to go green, you might have to treat every two to three weeks instead of four to five weeks, but the effects of Ecosmart products on the environment and your personal living space is benign. And the smell isn't overpowering now. Go for it!If you're looking for "Green" do it yourself pest control products, You Do It Pest Control carries a full line of Ecosmart and MotherEarth products.
Bugzilla out --
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