natural pesticide

Bug killer, plant-derived

A natural pesticide is a substance derived from plants, minerals, bacteria, or other organisms that controls or kills pests without synthetic chemicals.

Examples include neem oil, pyrethrin from chrysanthemums, and diatomaceous earth.

The term implies environmental friendliness, though natural pesticides can still be toxic to beneficial insects or harmful in high concentrations.

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bug spray · terpenes · biopesticide · diatomaceous earth · tannins · essential oils · garlic spray · capsaicin · chili pepper · flavonoids · marigold · companion · beneficial insects · repellent · deterrent · earth · citronella · spray

Opposites
origin/synthesis method

natural pesticidesynthetic pesticide

Man-made substance killing pests

organophosphate · DDT · glyphosate · neonicotinoid

Family

natural, pest, pesticide

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G