FAQ

conditions which include simple, "good safety practices". These are precautionary statements
that apply to all pesticides such as keeping out of the reach of children, avoid getting in eyes
and getting on skin, and instructions on what to do if the product gets into eyes or onto skin.
 How can your products be both safe and effective?
Unique combinations of plant oils effectively target and block octopamine, a key
neurotransmitter receptor site found only in insects and other invertebrates. This finding was
based on researching how plants and trees naturally defend themselves against insects and
other pathogens.
 Will my family need to leave the house after using any of your indoor products? If so, for how
long?
There is no "official" waiting period for people/pets to leave the house after applying indoor
products. But it is important to keep in mind that some individuals or pets may be sensitive to
the fragrance of plant essential oils. When there is prior knowledge of sensitivity to fragrance,
EcoSMART® recommends testing the product in a small area before using over a larger area
indoors.
 How safe are EcoSMART® pesticides?
Most pesticide products are required by the EPA to have an extensive list of precautionary and
first aid statements on their labels since they use synthetic chemicals as their active ingredient.
EcoSMART® products don’t bear such warnings because the FDA classifies the plant oils used in
EcoSMART® products as "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS) — the same label placed on
approved food and beverage ingredients. Additionally, the EPA classifies our products as
"Minimum-Risk" pest control products, a special category of EPA exemption offered for certain
ingredients considered safe for mankind and the environment. The EcoSMART® active
ingredient plant oils utilize a unique, proprietary targeted mode of action that attacks the
central nervous system of insects but have no adverse effect on humans or pets.
 Will the indoor products stain my carpet, floors, walls or counters?
As with most household products, EcoSMART® products will stain any surface that water alone
will stain. We recommend that customers read and review all label directions prior to full
product use. Also, always test the product in an inconspicuous place on your carpet, fabric or
other surface to check for staining before applying a full application. Always use sparingly and
wipe away any excess product after use.
 Can you explain what some of the inert (or “other”) ingredients are that are listed on your
labels?
Every ingredient in an EcoSMART® product is listed on the product label. The inert (or “other”)
ingredients on our product labels are materials which enhance effectiveness and performance