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Author Erfan VafaiePosted on September 16, 2014December 4, 2014Categories Consumers, GrowersTags biochemical, biochemical pesticide, biopesticides, EPA, IPM, natural, non-toxic, organic, pest, pest managementLeave a comment on ‘Natural’ Pesticides – Softer on good insects?

There is an increasing trend towards organic and natural products – from food, cosmetics, and even down to the choice in pesticides. It’s not uncommon for people to lean towards or prefer a pesticide that is ‘natural’. After all, an unnatural pesticide will be more harmful, right? However, there’s a discrepancy between perceived safety of ‘natural’ and the reality. For starters, there seems to be no regulation on the word “natural”. As the FDA puts it,

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