ATLANTA – October 19, 2010 – EcoSMART Technologies, Inc. today announced the closing of a $2 million equity investment from Greenmont Capital Partners and the funding of an additional $2 million under its credit facility with Western Technology Investment (“WTI”). EcoSMART Technologies will use the funds to provide additional growth capital and to support its working capital requirements as it continues to rapidly grow the sales of its complete line of safe and effective pesticide products.

“Greenmont brings a deep expertise in branded natural products to the company.” stated Vern Kennedy, CEO of EcoSMART “In short order we have become the undisputed market share leader amongst natural pesticides.  We look forward to leveraging Greenmont’s experience and relationships to dramatically expand the awareness and distribution of our products.”

“Greenmont looks for companies in the Natural Products categories with proven customer traction and natural products that are unique and compete effectively with their non-natural alternatives,” said David Haynes of Greenmont Capital Partners. “EcoSMART’s impressive growth through leading home centers, grocery chains and natural retailers validate the consumer demand for a safe and effective alternative to synthetic pesticides.”

Mike Lemberg, CFO of EcoSMART, added “Western Technology Investment has been a great partner to the company providing the working capital needed to support the rapid growth. The capital from Greenmont and WTI supports the continued growth and scaling of the company.”

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Mike Lemberg
CFO
EcoSMART Technologies, Inc.
770-667-0006

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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 economically enable a realistic shift from synthetic to botanical pesticides in the residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural markets. For more information, visit www.ecosmart.com

About Greenmont Capital Partners

Greenmont Capital Partners is an investment fund founded by Natural Products industry insiders, focusing on early-stage companies in the $500-billion Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (“LOHAS”) market. Greenmont’s operations are strategically headquartered in Boulder, Colo., a city widely regarded as the epicenter or “Silicon Valley” of the Natural Products industry, providing optimal flow of information, contacts, resources and investment opportunities in the LOHAS space. Additional information is available at www.greenmontcapital.com.

About Western Technology Investment

Founded in 1980, Western Technology Investment (WTI) is the world’s leading venture debt firm, financing venture-backed companies in the technology, healthcare and cleantech industries.  WTI’s 13^th fund builds upon the firm’s successful history, which has included investments in Ablation Frontiers, Brocade, Cerent, Evalve, Facebook, Google, IDEC Pharmaceuticals, Infoseek, IronPort, Juniper Networks, NanoSolar, Postini, Transmeta, VeriSign, and many others.  For more information, please visit www.westerntech.com.

Amanda Leesburg
Leesburg PR
404-842-0040
amanda@leesburgpr.com

The Home Depot adds Extensive Assortment of EcoSMART Safe Pesticide Products

ATLANTA – February 1, 2010 – The availability of safer, “green” alternatives to synthetic pesticides for the home gardener took a major step forward today with the announcement that The Home Depot would be carrying 10 new products from EcoSMART Technologies.

“EcoSMART is experiencing rapid national growth of our proprietary line of safe and effective pesticides. Adding The Home Depot to our distribution will really take it up another notch,” states Vern Kennedy, CEO of EcoSMART. “The Home Depot is the go-to retailer for many lawn and garden enthusiasts. Now their customers can choose to use our all natural, plant-based pesticides, which will mean putting fewer synthetic chemicals into the environment.”

Scott Manning, Merchandising Vice President at The Home Depot, added “We recognize that consumers are shifting to safer, more environmentally friendly products. In the lawn and garden area, EcoSMART presents one of the most complete product lines available, and one that has years of proven success in the commercial and agriculture industries.”

EcoSMART is partnering with Central Garden & Pet Company, one of the nation’s leading suppliers of consumer lawn & garden products, to leverage Central’s large scale distribution and merchandising organization. David Marler, Business Development Manager for Central added, “We have one of the largest, most professional in-store service teams in the industry and expect to keep them busy with this new line.”

The ten products that The Home Depot will be adding include: Ant & Roach Killer aerosol, Flying Insect Killer aerosol, Mosquito Fogger aerosol, Home Pest Control, Weed & Grass Killer, Garden Insect Killer, Garden Fungicide, Insect Killer Spray for Lawns, Mosquito & Tick Spray for Lawns, Insect Killer granules.

About EcoSMART

EcoSMART Technologies is the leading producer of EPA Exempt, safe pesticides sold in the United States. It has been the #1 selling “green” line of pesticides used by professionals for years and is now available to consumers in leading retail stores throughout the United States. Derived from nature, EcoSMART’s patented technology is safe for your family, pets and the environment. The active ingredients in EcoSMART’s products are unique, synergistic blends of essential plant oils, many of which are classified as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. EcoSMART Technologies is the first company to economically enable a realistic shift from synthetic to botanical pesticides for major markets. For more information, visit: www.ecosmart.com

Amanda Leesburg, Leesburg PR, 404-842-0040, amanda@leesburgpr.com

EcoSMART Founder Steve Bessette Launches “Spray Safe With Steve” Campaign

New Web Site Follows Dad’s Mission to Educate Americans about Pesticide Products and Their Ingredients

ATLANTA – March 31, 2010 – Educating consumers on the potential hazards of synthetic pesticide products, EcoSMART founder Steve Bessette launches “Spray Safe with Steve,” a new online resource dedicated to sharing news, tips and advice about healthy pest control alternatives to help create a toxin-free home for families, pets and the environment. The national campaign, found online at www.spraysafewithsteve.com, provides visitors with easy to understand information about the pest control industry and its products through video clips, articles and one-on-one interviews. The site also includes Steve’s “Spray Safe Shopping Guide,” a collection of 7 expert tips to help consumers shop for non-toxic pest control products.

Spray Safe with Steve evolved from Steve’s struggle with his own personal eco evolution. Seventeen years ago as he transitioned his home to be a healthy haven for his on-the-way twin son and daughter, Steve and his wife were overwhelmed with information, product claims and ingredient lists and often found it difficult to make informed decisions when buying products. When he was unable to find eco-friendly pesticides, Steve instantly went to work to develop his own line and founded EcoSMART, the first complete line of green pesticide products in the United States based solely on botanical oils. Armed with years of industry insight and product knowledge, Steve established Spray Safe with Steve to help those on a similar eco-quest to easily navigate the often hard to understand, chemical-rich pest control industry.

“When I founded EcoSMART it was my goal to create the healthiest product for people and the planet,” said Steve. “Now, with the many pest control products lining the shelves, I feel it is my duty to raise awareness of the potential hazards of synthetic pesticide ingredients and help consumers navigate product labels for their families.”

For more information about the Spray Safe with Steve campaign, visit: www.spraysafewithsteve.com

About EcoSMART

EcoSMART Technologies is the leading producer of EPA Exempt, safe pesticides sold in the United States. It has been the #1 selling “green” line of pesticides used by professionals for years and is now available to consumers in leading retail stores throughout the United States. Derived from nature, EcoSMART’s patented technology is safe for your family, pets and the environment. The active ingredients in EcoSMART’s products are unique, synergistic blends of essential plant oils, many of which are classified as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. EcoSMART Technologies is the first company to economically enable a realistic shift from synthetic to botanical pesticides for major markets. For more information, visit: www.ecosmart.com

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

Atlanta, Ga. (May 27, 2008) – Mike Lemberg has joined EcoSMART Technologies, Inc., the world leader in botanical pesticides, as its Vice President for strategy and business development, located at the company’s corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. Lemberg will focus his energy on continuing to advance and extend the company’s growth initiatives in its retail, agricultural, animal health and structural pest control divisions of the company, and helping to scale the operations to support the growth.

“EcoSMART is growing quickly in many areas, and we are delighted to have Mike aboard to help focus our resources and support our continued growth in 2008 and beyond,” said Paul Anderegg, EcoSMART’s CEO. “Total revenue for 2007 increased approximately 60 percent over 2006 and we expect to see substantial growth across all divisions this year. With his substantial financial expertise, Mike will play an integral part in shaping our future,” he noted.

Prior to joining EcoSMART, Lemberg was Vice President of financial planning and analysis, at UNICA Corporation in Waltham, Mass., a global provider of Enterprise Marketing Management software. He was also Vice President of corporate development and Treasurer of Arbinet, a leading electronic market for trading, routing and settling communications capacity. Lemberg has a BA degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from the University of Michigan Business School.

“I am excited to join a company with proven and proprietary technology to control pests with safe, non-toxic and all natural products.” said Lemberg. “My goal is to further our growth plans and scale the company for our continued growth.” he said. As the U.S. increasingly embraces organic alternatives to chemical pesticides, EcoSMART’s proprietary technology and products are increasingly being used by large national companies in residential and commercial settings. With viable and economical solutions to the problems of chemical toxicity and pest resistance, EcoSMART’s agricultural, commercial and retail product lines are among the first to provide an effective alternative to synthetic pesticides that can be used in both organic and conventional treatment programs. The global pesticide market is estimated to be $30 billion.

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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 economically enable a realistic shift from synthetics to botanical pesticides in the retail, professional, commercial and agricultural markets. For more information, visit www.ecosmart.com.

ATLANTA (June 25, 2008) — Just in time for outdoor entertaining and July 4th picnics, EcoSMART’s new 6-ounce organic insect repellent will help American families enjoy a DEET-free, mosquito-free summer this year. Harnessing Nature’s own defense against insects ― essential oils ― EcoSMART’s non-toxic, botanical skin repellent is safe for use on children of all ages, and works as effectively as DEET and synthetic chemicals. A revolutionary plant based formula is the secret to the efficacy of EcoSMART’s insect repellent. Unlike conventional DEET-based formulas, EcoSMART’s patented technology uses 100 percent food grade ingredients to keep mosquitoes, gnats and more away for hours. It has a fresh, natural scent is non-oily and dries quickly.

In addition to select Wal-Mart and Save-A-Lot stores, EcoSMART’s insect repellent can be found online at www.ecosmart.com.

“We recommend that parents choose an insect repellent that is as non-toxic as possible, as well as protecting children by reducing the amount of exposed skin that must be treated with repellent,” said Christopher Gavigan, CEO/Executive Director of the nonprofit organization, Healthy Child Healthy World, which offers credible information and expertise to help create healthy environments for families and children.

“DEET is known to have adverse health effects when overused, especially on children. EcoSMART’s new botanical repellent is an effective alternative to DEET-based products,” he noted. Parents can find additional tips to keep mosquitoes from biting at www.healthychild.org, including:

Remove sources of standing water, such as old tires, bird baths, and planters.
Use goldfish or freshwater minnows to control larvae in ornamental pools.
Plant scented geraniums, lemon thyme, marigold, tansy, citrosa plants, sweet basil, rosemary and/or sassafras near your home.
Use screens on windows and doors, and keep them in good condition.
Turn on the air conditioner in place of opening windows and doors.
Stay inside at dusk and early morning when mosquitoes are most active.
Do not use scented products, which attract mosquitoes.
Wear lightweight, long sleeves and pants.
Use the appropriate repellent.

EcoSMART’s insect repellent joins a growing family of botanical pesticide products recently introduced by the company. Three new 14-ounce aerosols (Ant & Roach Killer, Flying Insect Killer, and Wasp & Hornet Killer) can now be found at select Wal-Mart’s, Albertsons, Safeway’s, Save-A-Lot’s, Ralph’s and other major retailers. EcoSMART’s aerosols can also be found on-line at www.ecosmart.com.

Targeting specific neural pathways in insects that regulate movement, behavior and metabolism, the formulations result in quick immobilization and/or knockdown followed by the insect’s death. Because these neural pathways do not exist in mammals, the formulations are safe to use around children, animals, birds and fish.

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About EcoSMART Technologies – Natural solutions for the home and garden

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 economically enable a realistic shift from synthetic to botanical pesticides in the residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural markets. For more information, visit www.ecosmart.com.

Kennedy comes to EcoSMART having founded and led a variety of high-growth services and technology ventures both domestically as well as overseas.

“My research proved that EcoSMART occupies a unique position in the marketplace as the only alternative to traditional pesticides that is truly both safe and effective,” stated Mr. Kennedy. “The team has built a substantial intellectual property and patent portfolio as well as solid traction in all three lines of business; retail, commercial and agriculture. It was an honor to be asked to come to Atlanta to lead this business.”

“Vern has a proven record of taking technology based growth companies from start-up to hundreds of millions in sales,” stated Michael DeRosa, a member of the EcoSMART Board. “The Board and investors are strongly committed to the company and think that Vern will accelerate our success.”

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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 economically enable a realistic shift from synthetic to botanical pesticides in the residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural markets. For more information, visit www.ecosmart.com

SantoLubes entered the pesticide industry when it purchased Prentiss in October 2008, and expressed their interest in growing the company. They have begun that process with the addition of EcoSMART’s commercial division.

“Prentiss and EcoSMART have been close partners since the late 1990′s, when EcoSMART was looking for distribution assistance for its unique line of botanical insecticides”, said Larry Eichler, President of Prentiss. “At that time we saw an opportunity to become EcoSMART’s master distributor and set up a partnership to help both companies prepare for the inevitable changes the professional industry was most certain to experience due to the Food Quality Protection Act passed in 1996.”
David Murphy, VP of EcoSMART’s Commercial Division, said the time had come for EcoSMART to identify a partner to assume the business in both the professional and industrial markets. “We have clearly established ourselves as the industry leader in viable botanical pesticide solutions, but recently we decided to focus more attention on our rapidly growing retail product offerings. So it was critical that we handed the commercial baton to the right partner, and Prentiss was by far the best choice.”

Eichler stated that Prentiss plans to continue to build on the positive momentum and interest in green pest management. “Prentiss’ roots are actually in botanicals, so the addition of EcoSMART’s botanical professional and commercial products was a natural extension for us. With this addition to our product portfolio, we are well positioned to assist both PMPs and distributors to take advantage of the emerging green pest management market.”

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About EcoSMART Technologies – Natural solutions for the home and garden

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 economically enable a realistic shift from synthetic to botanical pesticides in the residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural markets. For more information, visit www.ecosmart.com

This new facility replaces a $1.5 million credit facility.

“We are seeing explosive consumer demand for our complete line of safe and effective pesticide products,” stated Vern Kennedy, CEO of EcoSMART. “The WTI credit facility provides additional capital as we scale the business to meet this accelerating demand.”

Mike Lemberg, CFO, added “We looked at a number of different alternatives and were pleased to have a number of options in these difficult credit markets. We are thrilled to be working with WTI as they clearly stood out given their experience working with high growth companies like EcoSMART.”

“At WTI, we endeavor to play an important role providing growth financing to venture-backed companies”, stated Jay Cohan, Investment Partner at WTI. “Lending successfully, as our firm has done for nearly 30 years, requires us to identify exceptional businesses who will be winners in their markets. EcoSMART’s proprietary technology and the clear demand for its green products position it to be one of those success stories.”

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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 economically enable a realistic shift from synthetic to botanical pesticides in the residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural markets. For more information, visit www.ecosmart.com.

About Western Technology Investment

Founded in 1980, Western Technology Investment (WTI) is the world’s leading venture debt firm, financing venture-backed companies in the technology, healthcare and cleantech industries. WTI’s 12th fund builds upon the firm’s successful history, which has included investments in Ablation Frontiers, Brocade, Cerent, Evalve, Facebook, Google, IDEC Pharmaceuticals, Infoseek, IronPort, Juniper Networks, NanoSolar, Postini, Transmeta and many others. For more information, please visit www.westerntech.com.

“EcoSMART is experiencing phenomenal growth in the western portion of the United States” stated Jeff Avison, Vice President of EcoSMART. “The Pacific Coast and Rocky Mountain regions have always been very progressive and supportive of green products. As consumer demand for our complete line of safe and effective pesticides continues to grow, so does the number of retail partners that are offering it to their customers. We are unique in that our technology has application in both the household pesticide and lawn and garden markets. That’s a lot of ground to cover so I knew I needed a sales professional who could hit the ground running and my thoughts immediately turned to Jim O’Brien.”

Prior to joining EcoSMART, O’Brien had spent 25+ years selling consumer goods into both grocery and lawn and garden centers for such companies as Thomas J Lipton Company, Central Garden & Pet Company and Calavo Growers of California”

“I’ve had the good fortune to experience a number of different companies in my career and knew that I wanted my next opportunity to be with an innovative company that had something truly unique to offer,” remarked O’Brien. “The rapid growth and feeling that I am contributing to the company’s success make working at a company like EcoSMART a pleasure. Plus, it’s an easy product to sell. Finally there’s a safe alternative that’s truly as effective as synthetic pesticides.”

“O’Brien is based in Mission Viejo, CA and can be reached at jobrien@ecosmart.com or (949)-939-7008.

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About EcoSMART Technologies

EcoSMART Technologies is the leading producer of EPA Exempt, safe pesticides sold in the United States. It has been the #1 selling “green” pesticide used by professionals for year and is now available to consumers in leading retail stores throughout the United States. Derived from nature, EcoSMART’s patented technology is safe for your family, pets and the environment. The active ingredients in EcoSMART’s products are unique, synergistic blends of essential plant oils, many of which are classified as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. EcoSMART Technologies is the first company to economically enable a realistic shift from synthetic to botanical pesticides in the residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural markets. For more information, visitwww.ecosmart.com.