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Control Pests Safely with EcoSMART (Giveaway!)

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ecosmartOne of the questions we get often around here is “What is a safe way to control bugs?” and up until now I only had home remedies and natural tricks to share.  I discovered EcoSMART online and ordered myself a few products to try out.  They carry a full line of pesticides that are based solely on essential oils and the natural oils plants use to defend themselves against pests.  I admit to being skeptical.  So far my home remedies were, at best, mediocre in preventing or controlling pests in my house and in my garden.

My real first test came when we had a lovely patio put in with tumbled pavers.  This patio changed my life… we spend hours out there playing and eating, especially during our Florida winters.  But with that came small weeds that wedged in between and ruined my patio chi.  My husband of course wanted to go on a rampage with a bottle of weed killer.  Instead I tried EcoSMART’s Weed and Grass Killer.  In a day all those pesky weeds were shriveled brown nothings that were swept away with a broom.  I felt so victorious!  When the box arrived I was immediately aware of the strong scent these products have but since thats the only “drawback” I’ll take that over chemical pesticides any day.

EcoSMART has a ton of products utilizing organic plant oils to control and tame pests and weeds, safe for use around kids and pets, which put me at ease.  I’ve since used the ant and roach killer with perfect success as well.  Totally impressed with EcoSMART!

Win It!

EcoSMART is giving away a can of EcoSMART Organic Ant Killer,  a great product to kill ants and all types of household bugs, to TWO lucky winners.  To enter:

  1. Visit EcoSmart.com and tell us which product you would love to try in a comment on this post.
  2. For an extra entry, follow us on Twitter.com and tweet our giveaway “Win EcoSMART Organic Ant Killer on SafeMama.com @safemama” (or something of that nature).  Leave a comment here so your extra entry will get counted!

Giveaway open to US residents.  2 Winners will be chosen at random.  Entries accepted until Midnight on Friday July 3rd 2009!  Good luck!

Congratulations to Kristen and Becca for picking up a can of EcoSMART Organic Ant Killer.  Thank you EcoSmart for the giveaway and thanks readers for entering and participating.  More to come!

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67 Responses to “Control Pests Safely with EcoSMART (Giveaway!)”

  1. aamina ahmad on June 29th, 2009 6:40 pm

    I would love to try HOME PEST CONTROL. I have a spider problem and a newborn so want the spiders out safely! great giveaway and site, use it all the time – thank you!

  2. aamina ahmad on June 29th, 2009 6:43 pm

    Follow and tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/aaminaahmad

  3. Rebecca on June 29th, 2009 6:48 pm

    I would LOVE some of the Weed and Grass Killer! We vowed not to use pesticides or chemicals on our lawn this year and it has been a tough road, but we have done it! I haven’t been able to find anything like this in stores, so I am very excited! The weeds in my front flower bed are TAKING OVER! It looks so tacky out there, but I have a baby and no time to pull weeds (except in the middle of the day when it is 1000 degrees). This would give me a boost of confidence when the mother-in-law stops by.:)

  4. andrea on June 29th, 2009 7:30 pm

    I’m most in need of the ant killer, but the insect repellent looks very interesting and from the list of ingredients, might even smell good!

  5. andrea on June 29th, 2009 7:30 pm

    I tweeted (thriftygrrrl)

  6. Jen Mc on June 29th, 2009 7:50 pm

    I too would like to try the weed and grass killer. Hubby is trying to be more careful about what he puts on our yard these days.

  7. Shannan on June 29th, 2009 7:58 pm

    i’d love to try the lawn insect killer. my 11 month old son loves to play outside… but, i hate the bugs!!! i want to keep my baby safe from the bugs and the repellent!

  8. Shoshana on June 29th, 2009 7:59 pm

    I would really love to try the Home Pest Control. We’ve been having issues with ants, plus it will help with other creepy crawlies!

  9. Sarah on June 29th, 2009 8:05 pm

    I’d like to try the insect repellent!

  10. Sarah on June 29th, 2009 8:06 pm

    also tweeted and am a follower. thanks!

  11. Beth on June 29th, 2009 8:17 pm

    How timely! I used the contact form on Safemama.com a few weeks ago to ask you about these products and now there is a review and giveaway! I would like to try the Home Pest Control or the Weed and Grass Killer. Thanks so much!

  12. amy on June 29th, 2009 9:10 pm

    i definitely have an ant-in-the-yard problem, so i’d go for the ant & roach spray.

  13. Laura on June 29th, 2009 9:53 pm

    I’d definitely want to try the Garden Insect Killer. I’ve been wanting to help some of my plants that have holes eaten in them, but wasn’t sure what to try that was on the safer side.

  14. SaraR on June 29th, 2009 9:57 pm

    I just broke down and bought a chemical ant killer and now I read this post (sigh). So, I’d love to try the Ant and Roach killer spray.

  15. Marian on June 30th, 2009 12:21 am

    I really need the weed and grass killer!

  16. Alisha on June 30th, 2009 12:23 am

    I want to try the Ant & Roach Killer.

  17. Colleen on June 30th, 2009 12:44 am

    insect repellent, hands down… my 1yr old and i spend half the day outside each day (rain or snow or …humidity) and we’re having fun but getting eaten alive by gnats and mosquitoes… i’ve tried citronella bracelets, badger balm, etc… still looking for the magic solution!

  18. Aimee on June 30th, 2009 1:08 am

    I would like to try the Ant & Roach killer. We often have ant issues and it would be nice to have a spray that I don’t have to worry about!

  19. Jennifer H. on June 30th, 2009 1:40 am

    I too, am in need of the Ant Killer! We had them in the kitchen a few weeks ago and against my better judgment, I sprayed with Raid. Now I’m kicking myself for it. I’d love to try this next time!

  20. Kristen on June 30th, 2009 1:56 am

    Oooh, so hard to choose…I’ve been winning the battle so far with my husband not to spray the weeds or the ants – this would be a great compromise! We could use the ant killer, or the home pest control, or the weed & grass killer!!!

  21. Magdalena Jean on June 30th, 2009 10:45 am

    Oh! Ants just appear anywhere in our house. My husband bought a chemical and killer now I just discover this post. I would love to try the Ant and Roach killer spray as well as Garden Insect Killer for my gardening.

  22. keri on June 30th, 2009 10:48 am

    lawn insect killer — we have a TON of ticks where we live by marsh land and with a 8 month old and a 3 year old i is a constant check every time we play outside!!

  23. Kim on June 30th, 2009 12:03 pm

    I’d love the insect repellent!

  24. Cheryl Murphy on June 30th, 2009 12:19 pm

    I would like to try the ant and roach killer. I have tiny ants that keep invading my kids bathtub area, and I don’t want to put some conventional chemical there since it’s where my kids bathe!

  25. LaurenR on June 30th, 2009 1:18 pm

    I’d love some of the Weed and Grass Killer – my chi is getting messed with on my patio too!

  26. Julia on June 30th, 2009 1:20 pm

    I have been battling ants and trying to resist my husband’s attempts at commercial ant baits for months!!! I know the organic ant killer will change my life, but I would also love the insect repellent. Thank you!

  27. Tracey on June 30th, 2009 1:28 pm

    So need the ant and roach killer!! Was just about to go out and buy the icky chemical laden kind.

  28. dreamer on June 30th, 2009 1:33 pm

    i’d like to try the insect repellent too!

  29. Lo on June 30th, 2009 1:34 pm

    We’d love to try the insect repellent! Thanks!

  30. Lo on June 30th, 2009 1:35 pm

    Here’s my tweet: http://twitter.com/prizealert/status/2403459600 (I follow)

  31. Kasie G. on June 30th, 2009 1:38 pm

    I would love to try the home pest control!

  32. Diane on June 30th, 2009 1:54 pm

    I would definitely like to try the weed and grass killer !

  33. alex romero on June 30th, 2009 2:04 pm

    I would love to try the insect repellent. We live out in the country where there are lots of bugs.

  34. SheriC on June 30th, 2009 2:11 pm

    I would love to try the Home Pest Control. We have been trying to deal with an ant problem in our house and have been unsuccessful using ant traps, dryer sheets, vinegar, etc. With a toddler in the house, I hate the idea of ants and bugs crawling around and hate even more the idea of using chemicals to get rid of them.

  35. kelly on July 1st, 2009 12:11 am

    I’d love to try the lawn insect killer – we’ve had issues with ticks here – and the home pest control too – ants and spiders abound… sigh.

  36. Rebecca Robertson on July 1st, 2009 1:38 am

    I would love to try the Safe Home Value Bundle, especially the ant killer

  37. Jennifer Bush on July 1st, 2009 1:40 am

    I NEED the Ant Killer!!! If I don’t win I will be ordering it!!!!

  38. Holly on July 1st, 2009 11:18 am

    I would love to try them all! But, I’d have to say the insect repellent would be first on my list.

  39. Lisa Kincart on July 1st, 2009 1:16 pm

    I definitely want the Ant and Roach Killer. We just found ants in our house so I am in need of something like this to get rid of them! Pick me!!!

  40. Lisa Kincart on July 1st, 2009 1:17 pm

    http://twitter.com/txkincart

  41. Lissy on July 1st, 2009 4:34 pm

    Insect repellent!!!!

  42. Ashleigh on July 1st, 2009 5:03 pm

    I love the idea of these products! and they actually work? Wonderful!

  43. Estelle on July 1st, 2009 6:22 pm

    I think that eco-friendly pest control is very important. I’m looking for a repellent that wards off many different bugs. Would spraying around doors and windows be helpful?

  44. Vicki on July 1st, 2009 6:58 pm

    I would love the try the insect repellent. I’m going camping in a few weeks and I definitely think this is something I need to bring!

  45. Romie on July 1st, 2009 11:21 pm

    Ant killer!!! My kids think the ants in the front room are their friends!

  46. Jennifer R. on July 2nd, 2009 12:27 am

    I really want to try the ant killer. We built our house 11 years ago and have NEVER had ants or any bugs in the house. This summer we have had 4 invasions of 2 different types of ants. I’m beside myself and do NOT want to use pesticides that are harmful to me, my children or my dog.

  47. Janet Pillsbury on July 2nd, 2009 4:29 am

    Insect repellent please!!! The mosquitos are as large as mice here….help!!!!

  48. emily on July 2nd, 2009 4:47 pm

    i would like to try the ANT killer. so cruel, i know, but ants are invading my kitchen!!

  49. Teesa on July 2nd, 2009 6:17 pm

    I would love to get the flying insect killer. Flies are all over my house!

  50. Jen on July 2nd, 2009 8:11 pm

    The Lawn Insect Killer – we have a variety of creepy crawly things getting into our basement. Thanks!

  51. Susan R. on July 2nd, 2009 9:32 pm

    I’d love to try the EcoSMART Organic Ant Killer and EcoSMART Weed and Grass Killer.

  52. Becca on July 2nd, 2009 11:28 pm

    I’d love to try the ant killer-there are always ants on our counters! Thanks for the giveaway!

  53. Casey Q on July 3rd, 2009 2:02 am

    would love to try some of this!!!

  54. Cathy on July 3rd, 2009 2:38 am

    i like the home pest control!

  55. Shannon on July 3rd, 2009 2:58 am

    We have ants so bad! I’d love this and the Home Pest Control.

  56. Shannon on July 3rd, 2009 2:59 am

    Tweeted the giveaway:
    http://twitter.com/palmersf/statuses/2447948826

  57. Lethea Benson on July 3rd, 2009 3:46 am

    I’d love to try the insect repellant=)

    Thanks for hosting the giveaway & giving us all a chance at something so neat=)
    Luvdaylilies at bellsouth dot net

  58. tina reynolds on July 3rd, 2009 9:02 am

    i would like the flying insect killer flies drive me crazy thanks for the chance

  59. Bree Nelson on July 3rd, 2009 5:16 pm

    We always get ants in the summer. Need organic ant killer!

  60. Bree Nelson on July 3rd, 2009 5:17 pm

    Tweeted @pgcblog

  61. Aileen Sabira Geraghty on July 3rd, 2009 6:29 pm

    I would love to try them all!! Yet I would go first towards the ant/roach killer, and the home pest control probably.

  62. Aileen Sabira Geraghty on July 3rd, 2009 6:31 pm

    Hi, I also just tweeted the giveaway, I’m @AileenSabira on twitter. Thanks for the opportunity!

  63. Viki on July 3rd, 2009 6:47 pm

    flyin insect killer would be great – I woke up the other night with a FLYING ANT on my face! Eeeeeew

  64. Cathy on July 3rd, 2009 7:15 pm

    I’d love to try the insect repellant…something that doesn’t contain DEET and works!

  65. Catherine Atwood on July 3rd, 2009 8:34 pm

    I would really like to try the weed and grass killer. My poor pup is tearing up his paws because of the itchy weeds we have.
    Love this site!

  66. Wendy on July 4th, 2009 1:52 am

    I am in desperate need of the Home Pest Control. I have a spider problem and have seen some ants lately. I have a 10 month-old and 2 furbabies so I realy don’t want to use any toxic chemicals.

  67. Clover on July 4th, 2009 3:57 am

    My husband absolutely freaks over ants in our house and I am 7 months prego and have a 2.5 yr old and dont want chemicals or poisons I need!!!!! this product.

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