EcoSMART Technologies to introduce parents to green pest solutions at Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo, May 17-18, 2008
ATLANTA (May 09, 2008) — Catering to the ever-growing demand for environmentally friendly products, EcoSMART Technologies will introduce families to its safe and effective pest control solutions at the Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo, 2008. The two-day event, taking place May 17-18 at the Highland Hall Waldorf School in Northridge, Calif., will help parents and professionals learn about the benefit of sustainable living practices, holistic medicine, non-toxic products, organic foods and better nutrition.
Over 200 exhibitors will attend the Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo. Celebrities including Ed Begley, Jr. and Amy Brenneman will join experts and practitioners to present a variety of enrichment demonstrations and seminars. Families will learn how to make informed decisions about keeping children safe and healthy, and how to take an active part in preserving the planet. A portion of all profits will be donated to organizations related to environmental education and natural health. Sponsors of the event include Whole Foods Market, Kiwi, Delicious Living, The Green Guide, New Hope Natural Media, the Organic Consumer’s Association and Healthy Child, Healthy World.
“We are excited to be part of this important event,” said Steve Bessette, president and founder of EcoSMART Technologies. “Most Americans don’t realize that they can kill household insects like ants and roaches with botanical products. Our new aerosols and mosquito repellent are not only as effective as conventional pesticides, but they protect children and pets from harmful chemical residues,” he noted. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recent reports indicate that at least one pesticide product is used indoors by 75 percent of U.S. households each year and that 80 percent of the average person’s exposure to pesticides occurs indoors.
“There are many smart and affordable ways to create a safer, healthier environment for children,” said Christopher Gavigan, CEO / Executive Director of the nonprofit organization, Healthy Child Healthy World, which offers free information and expertise to help create healthy environments for families and children.
At its website, www.healthychild.org, parents can find tips such as these for healthier pest control:
Prevent pests through good sanitation and food storage habits
Remove shoes and wash hands immediately after playing outside to prevent tracking dirt indoors.
- Seal cracks and install door sweeps
- Use or fix window screens
- Manage outdoor lights to prevent insects gathering
- Eliminate moisture problems to keep the home dry
- Properly store all food
- Use non-toxic products
- EcoSMART’s university tested botanical pesticides kill bugs as effectively as synthetic pesticides, but their formulation is based on the centuries-old natural defenses that plants and trees use for their self-protection against insects and pathogens — essential oils.
EcoSMART’s unique blends of essential oils block specific neural pathways in insects that regulate insect movement, behavior and metabolism. This results in instant immobilization and/or knockdown followed by the insect’s death. Because these neural pathways do not exist in mammals, the formulations are completely safe to use around children, animals, birds and fish.
EcoSMART’s revolutionary aerosol products deliver quick knockdown, kill and control against a wide variety of household pests such as cockroaches, ants, dust mites, flies, wasps, spiders, crickets and fleas, and are proven to work as effectively as conventional
pesticides. The new 14-ounce aerosols, available in Wal-Mart, Albertsons and other large retailers, include Ant & Roach Killer, Flying Insect Killer and Wasp & Hornet Killer.
Consumers can also buy EcoSMART products online at www.ecosmart.com. “EcoSMART has made it easier to protect children by reducing their exposure to harmful chemical pesticide residues while keeping homes clean and bugs under control,” Gavigan said.
EcoSMART will shortly launch a highly effective 6 oz personal insect repellent that provides 2-3 hours of protection against mosquitoes, gnats, biting flies and no-see-ums. It is DEET-free and safe for kids.
For more information about the Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo, visit www.wcwpexpo.com.
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About EcoSMART Technologies
EcoSMART Technologies is the world leader in proprietary pesticide products derived from natural plant oils. The active ingredients in EcoSMART’s products are unique, synergistic blends of essential oils, many of which are classified GRAS (generally
recognized as safe) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and approved as direct food additives. EcoSMART Technologies is the first company to make a shift from synthetic to botanical pesticides in the residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural markets. For more information, visit www.ecosmart.com