A twice-weekly sharing of eco-shwag.
Today’s freebie’s a a 4-pack of eco-safe pest control products from EcoSMART, a company that makes organic insecticides & pesticides for safe pest control.
Since my home’s bug free aside from the occasional friendly spider, I’ve had no need to try out EcoSMART products for myself. But for those of you in dire need of an eco-alternative to Raid, these greener products could be just what you’re looking for. After all, the scariness of Raid’s no secret — Check out Wired’s explanation of Raid’s ingredients for a quick primer on why you should really be opting for safer alternatives.
The 4-pack’s called the Safe Home Value Bundle, and includes a bottle or can each of Home Pest Control, Ant and Roach Killer, Flying Insect Killer, and Insect Repellent.
Comment by Friday to get into the drawing, which’ll happen Saturday (more info on freebies here). US addresses only.
Friday freebies: Eco-friendly pest control from EcoSMART
I sure cluld use this
Comment by michelle rosborough — October 16, 2009 @ 9:41 am
I’ve been using vinegar and talcum powder to keep out the ants from our first floor apartment. Stronger-but-still-eco-friendly alternatives would be very much appreciated…
Comment by Becca — October 16, 2009 @ 9:44 am
I could have really used the ant stuff this summer – I was drawing in chalk all over the kitchen.
Comment by Kim Woodbridge — October 16, 2009 @ 9:45 am
Unfortunately my home is not as bug free as yours. I’ll put it to good use. Better than wiping out an army of ants with my shoes and thumbs :-)
Comment by jeffrey — October 16, 2009 @ 9:49 am
boy oh boy i could sure use this!!
Comment by Lisa Inversin — October 16, 2009 @ 10:03 am
I would definitely use these. I get nervous using regular commercial products around my cats. But those bugs have got to go!
Comment by Helen — October 16, 2009 @ 10:04 am
Wow — I have never seen eco-friendly bug control before. I would just love to try this out. Thanks!
Comment by Aimee W. — October 16, 2009 @ 11:12 am
We could definitely use something for wasps. So far I’ve had good luck stopping ants with dry grits and squashing the occasional silverfish or earwig that gets inside (outside, earwigs–like slugs–cannot resist the containers of beer that I put in the garden). But since my husband is allergic to yellowjackets and wasps, it would be nice to have something safer than Raid to combat them with.
Comment by How Green Is My Valley — October 16, 2009 @ 11:12 am
would love to try their ant spray– I’ve had a hard time convincing my s.o. to give up the Raid in favor of my vinegar concoction, but this might do the trick!
Comment by Gabrielle — October 16, 2009 @ 11:45 am
Even if you don’t win, there’s no need to ever use Raid. At Whole Foods you can get the non-toxic Bugs ‘R Done — I’ve used that for years and totally recommend it.
Comment by jean — October 16, 2009 @ 12:10 pm
Thanks for posting this! I’m on the ground floor and buggies love visiting. I used an eco-friendly powder from petco to sprinkle around the periphery indoors but along the outside surface of my doors and windows I succumbed to the industrial strength bad stuff :( boo.
Comment by jeannie — October 16, 2009 @ 1:08 pm
I’d love to try these!
Comment by amber — October 16, 2009 @ 1:19 pm
I was looking for something like this.
Comment by Juan V. — October 16, 2009 @ 3:36 pm
YAY!
Comment by Chi — October 16, 2009 @ 9:23 pm
This would make a terrific gift. Very cool.
Comment by Jeffry S. P. — October 16, 2009 @ 11:46 pm
Hooe 2 win my brother could sure use this.
Comment by Daniel Z — October 17, 2009 @ 3:58 am
Interesting would love to try this out.
Comment by Sacramento Pest Control — October 17, 2009 @ 6:10 pm
We have more bugs than I care to talk about!
Spiders and silverfish are the two main problems.
Please count me in.
As always, thanks!
Cindi
Comment by Cindi — October 17, 2009 @ 8:43 pm
i actually hope i can get this for my sister. she just moved into an apartment infested w all sorts of critters and since she’s such a bug-phobe she has tried every means possible to get rid of them. except, of course, the eco-friendly way.
Comment by Rachel — October 20, 2009 @ 1:30 pm
Gabrielle is the lucky winner!
Comment by Siel — November 2, 2009 @ 3:24 pm