tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7743404108902680939.post3614823555885751217..comments2023-10-28T01:33:47.416-07:00Comments on City Raised Hippie: EcoSmart Garden Insect KillerJenn Flynn-Shonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08441834864191292424noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7743404108902680939.post-43562833659275915892013-10-25T11:11:44.357-07:002013-10-25T11:11:44.357-07:00This is actually a good thing!! The Federal EPA p...This is actually a good thing!! The Federal EPA puts out a list of ingredients that can be used (in accordance with other strict guidelines as well) without registering the product because the ingredients have already been deemed safe by the EPA. To "voluntarily register" would just be redundant and expensive... as the ingredients have already been tested and deemed safe enough to use as a biopesticide without having to prove it again. There is a very strict set of guidelines for products to meet the exemption requirements... you can Google "FIFRA 25B exempt ingredients" for more info,...<br />Another natural product I've been using inside the house to repel bugs is Aunt Norma's line... especially the moth and spider spray... LOVE LOVE LOVE the products and they smell great... also are exempt from registration b/c of safe ingredients.SarahKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03548796819365700101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7743404108902680939.post-48533996513926689282013-10-25T11:08:25.354-07:002013-10-25T11:08:25.354-07:00Nope- that is ACTUALLY a good thing! It basically...Nope- that is ACTUALLY a good thing! It basically means that the ingredients are safe enough (as determined in a list PUT OUT by the Federal EPA) that they do not even need to be registered or regulated. The manufacturer still has to adhere to a very strict list of standards to even meet the criteria to be exempt from registration. To "voluntarily register" the product would basically be subjecting oneself to a ton of expensive testing and fees that have primarily already been conducted on specific ingredients by the FDA...that is why the ingredients on the EPA 's list are considered "exempt"- they have already been deemed safe. For more info- Google FIFRA 25B Exempt Pesticides. Also- another great product that I've been using INSIDE the house is Aunt Norma's Products... specifically moth and spider sprays... LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!SarahKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03548796819365700101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7743404108902680939.post-48762496251464723892011-05-22T18:46:52.650-07:002011-05-22T18:46:52.650-07:00I have been using this product on lettuce, tomatoe...I have been using this product on lettuce, tomatoes and peppers. Seems to work great and no problems to peppers.<br /><br />Note that EcoSmart has claimed an exemption with filing with the EPA as a pesticide. That is concerning to me. They should register voluntarily.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355657870028826473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7743404108902680939.post-38713971905450180582010-06-15T09:22:27.914-07:002010-06-15T09:22:27.914-07:00Did Melissa end up reviewing the product? I just p...Did Melissa end up reviewing the product? I just purchased it and I'm curious if it'll work on aphids and not damage my pepper plant. Thanks!KarenWnoreply@blogger.com