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Plant Oil Pesticide Takes on Market Leaders in Wal-Mart
EcoSMART(TM), an All-Natural, Non-Toxic Bug Killer Used by National Pest Control Companies, Launches in Select Wal-Mart Stores
| Source: EcoSMART
ALPHARETTA, GA--(Marketwire - May 30, 2007) - Ewire -- EcoSMART, the leading botanical,
organic pesticide, is available at retail for the first time through select
Wal-Mart stores across the country. EcoSMART's Flying Insect, Ant & Roach,
and Wasp & Hornet Killers -- retailing for less than $4 a can -- are as
effective and as affordable as conventional insecticides but are safe for
kids, pets and the environment.
"Many people have concerns about health and safety when using insecticides
in and around the house. With EcoSMART, which is made entirely of
food-grade ingredients, they can stop worrying," said Steve Bessette,
founder of EcoSMART. "EcoSMART kills as quickly and effectively as leading
pesticides. We are excited to offer this proven, affordable,
environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional insecticides at retail
stores for the first time."
EcoSMART, a blend of plant oils, contains active ingredients that work by
blocking the octopamine receptor, which is a neurotransmitter unique to
insects. EcoSMART paralyzes insect nervous systems and death occurs in
seconds. The company's technology is found in Sergeant's Pet Care Inc.'s
SENTRY Natural Defense and Nature's Guardian™ and a host of commercial
pest control programs.
"EcoSMART uses a botanical-based formula that is proven to be very
effective in killing target insects, which I have confirmed in scientific
settings," said Roger Gold, Ph.D., Professor and Endowed Chair, Center for
Urban and Structural Entomology, Texas A&M University. "This 'green'
product is actually exempt from U.S. EPA pesticide registration as it has
been determined that EcoSMART contains ingredients that pose minimal risk
to humans or the environment."
EcoSMART initially will be available at select Wal-Mart stores in the
following metropolitan areas: Austin, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; Huntsville,
Alabama (all beginning May 30th); Eugene, Oregon (beginning June 6th); San
Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts and Rochester, New York
(beginning June 13th).
About EcoSMART Technologies
EcoSMART Technologies is the world leader in proprietary pesticide products
derived from natural plant oils. The active ingredients in EcoSMART's
products are unique, synergistic blends of essential oils, many of which
are classified GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration and approved as direct food additives. www.EcoSMART.com