Organic Pesticides

If you come across a pest problem, you may be hesitant to use pesticides because of the toxic chemicals that may be used and how they may affect you, your pets and children if you were to apply them. Fortunately, there are organic pesticides available that can be both effective and safe to use. Organic Pesticides are more common than you may think, especially in agriculture.

On this page, we will cover what constitutes an Organic Pesticide, how they work and their benefits. You can also use this page to shop our top Organic Pesticide product recommendations.

What are Organic Pesticides?

Organic Pesticides refer to any pesticide product—be it an insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, etc.—that is made from natural ingredients and is minimally processed. This differs from conventional pesticides which are synthetic or man-made. 

Organic Pesticides are mainly used in agricultural settings, namely organic farming. The organic pesticides are sprayed onto crops and vegetables to keep insects from eating and damaging them. Other organic pesticides are those applied in home gardens and greenhouses.

Some pesticides that can be classified as organic pesticides include pyrethrin-based products, Bacillus thuringiensis (BT), soaps, neem oil, and other essential oils. Organic Pesticides are usually non-toxic or have low-toxicity and are generally safer to use than conventional synthetic pesticides.

How Do Organic Pesticides Work?

Since Organic Pesticides encompasses a broad range of active ingredients and chemicals, how they work depends on the specific ingredients the Organic Pesticide contains. The materials in Organics work by manipulating the normal functioning of the target insect or pest, causing the pest to be suffocated by the product, depending on the mode of action of the substance.

Other Organic pesticides include pyrethrins, which are pesticides derived from the extract of the chrysanthemum flowers and affects the nervous system of pests. Essential and horticultural oils like neem and others act as repellents or can be used to suffocate and disorient pests that come into contact with the ingredient.

Benefits of Organic Pesticides

Organic Pesticides are beneficial largely because they are safer than most conventional pesticides and are regarded as more environmentally-friendly. Organic Pesticides often are of very low toxicity and will not detrimentally harm unintended targets or the plants that they are sprayed upon (crops, garden plants, vegetables, etc).

If you are someone that would like an alternative method of pest control without toxic chemicals or have pets and children in the home, Organic Pesticides are a solid option over anything else that's out there.

Drawbacks of Organics

Organic Pesticides are usually not as potent as synthetic pesticide chemicals. You will have to spray the products more often because of their low residual effect and use more of the product if you have a sizable infestation, which makes it more costly.

Also, even though Organic Pesticides are regarded as being of low-toxicity, that doesn't mean that they are totally safe to use. usually kill target pests much slower than conventional pest control chemicals. If applied improperly, you can harm yourself or the environment. 

If you have a severe insect infestation, organic pesticides may not be enough to knock down the population and protect your plants or property.

Are Organic Pesticides Safe?

Organic Pesticides are safe as long as you apply the product carefully according to the label directions. While they may be of low-toxicity you should still take the proper precautions and wear personal protective equipment (gloves, protective eyewear, a safety mask, etc).

What To Expect

When using an organic pesticide, you should closely monitor your specific pest problem and check to see if there are changes in pest behavior and activity. Organic pesticides tend to decompose more quickly than synthetic chemicals, so you may need to perform frequent follow-up applications in order to effectively eliminate a pest issue. 

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