Review & Giveaway : Organic Insecticides & Repellents From EcoSmart

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I have one kid, two cats and one dog – so I’m always worried that the bug spray that I am using will hurt them in any way. We’ve got spiders in the garage, the occasional ants in the living/dining room and wasps in the bushes in our backyard. In other words – I am always spraying some type of creepy crawly!

I was thrilled to have the chance to try out a great organic bug spray from EcoSmart – I received two bottles of EcoSmart Wasp and Hornet Killer for our bushes wasp-and-hornet_3 out back. Unfortunately, I wasn’t really able to give them a good try because all the cold weather (and out-of-the-ordinary snow) that we’ve had in Virginia lately has chased all the creepers away!

I did spray some in our garage just to check out the smell and was happy that it smells kinda awesome! The spray has peppermint oil in it! As it is made from organic plant oil, this particular spray is also safe to use around children as well as pets. Though recommended for outdoor (and attic) use, it’s not supposed to be “directly” sprayed on plants – but I think spraying around my bushes will still get rid of some of my wasps. Hopefully this spring I will be able to really try out the product.

About EcoSmart products:

EcoSMART’s technology is based on the natural defenses that plants and trees use for their self-protection against insects and pathogens. Unlike other botanical pesticides, EcoSMART’s formulas are composed of the most effective combinations of organic plant oils. EcoSMART’s patented technology combines plant oils that target and block a key neurotransmitter receptor site found only in insects and other invertebrates.

A great thing about the EcoSmart products is that they are not much more expensive than the name-brand products that most people buy anyway. There are also cool “bundle’s” available – like the “personal care” bundle or the “plant and garden” value bundle.

BUY IT : You can purchase EcoSmart products like organic weed killer and more at local stores including Wal-Mart, Lowe’s and Home Depot or you can shop online at the EcoSmart website.

WIN IT : Thanks to EcoSmart, we’re giving away a “Safe Lawn and Outdoor Value Bundle” worth $31.00 to one lucky reader of this blog. To enter for a chance to win, this is what you need to do:

One mandatory entry – Name one of the product in this “Safe Lawn and Outdoor Value Bundle“.
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Entry is open to US shipping addresses only.
Giveaway closes on 22nd February 2010 and a winner will be picked using Random.org. We will not be emailing winners, so please make sure you subscribe to our feed or check back here for the winner announcement post.