A few decades ago, anyone who said that they use natural landscaping products would be laughed at. It used to be assumed that organic gardening products were not only not effective, but also more expensive. In some cases, this might have been true. Now, however, the use of natural products is much more common because of how far the industry has come. There are not only more companies producing these items, but the efficacy of the products has also improved greatly. One such product that turf management specialists and homeowners alike purchase time and time again is CedarCure. When it comes to grub control, it is hard to find a more powerful, safe, cost-effective product. Some users only care that it works. For those that want to learn more about exactly how it does what it does, read on!
The Active Ingredient is Cedarwood Oil
The use of essential oils has become more and more popular in many areas. Home care, self-care, and pet care have all seen an increase in the use of essential oils in products. In the home, for example, people are using oils that contain antifungal and antibacterial properties to clean countertops, kitchens, bathrooms, and floors. Many essential oils are used by people personally for a variety of benefits as well. In fact, the active ingredient in CedarCure, Cedarwood oil, is used by many as an acne treatment, pain relief, and as a sleep aid. It is also widely known to be a highly effective pesticide.
CedarCure uses Cedarwood oil as it’s active ingredient and needs little else to eradicate pests. It might be hard to believe because of all the years homeowners were told that their only option for useful pest control was chemicals, but cedarwood oil was registered as a pesticide with the EPA in the 1960’s. It was originally used as a moth repellant, but was quickly found to repel ants and ticks as well as many other pests. In 1996, cedar oil was listed as a 25(b) eligible active ingredient. Only products that are considered minimal risk by the EPA are eligible for this classification. With all the benefits of cedarwood oil, it isn’t hard to understand why companies like ICT Organics are using it to its fullest extent.
CedarCure Utilizes Multiple Techniques
Although chemicals seem very effective at their job at first, it is with repeated use that their drawbacks become more evident. Oftentimes, chemicals only have one mode of action. This means that after multiple uses, pests can become immune to the effects. CedarCure, on the other hand, has multiple modes of action.
For one, cedarwood oil dissolves the exoskeleton of larval stage insects and eggs. An exoskeleton is the primary way many insects protect themselves. Without it, pests are at risk of dehydration. When it comes to the eggs, this effect results in their pre-life status as DBH (dead before hatch).
CedarCure also interrupts many life cycles of insects. For example, cedarwood oil is known to disrupt the bugs ability to find mates and causes trouble with reproduction. It also inhibits their ability to locate food. If all of these effects do not kill the pest, it results in an unhabitual environment causing mass exodus from the area. Regardless of it they are dead or relocated, all that matters is that pests won’t be found where CedarCure is used.
While pests are spending time finding a new habitat, the egg laying cycle is uprooted. While this might not seem like an overwhelming effect in one season, over multiple years, the compound effect is large. Each generation that is affected reduces numbers exponentially.
In addition to destroying the exoskeleton of young insects, CedarCure is absorbed directly into the bodies of adults through their skin as they breathe. Therefore, the pesticide is able to make direct contact with all of the internal systems. The consequence of this is disorientation, paralysis, departure from the area, and death.
No Matter How You Look at It, CedarCure Works
Unlike products that only work in one way, CedarCure negatively affects pests in many ways reducing the ability of insects to build up a tolerance to it. In fact, it only becomes more potent with repeated use. Homeowners need have little fear of using this product though. When used according to directions, CedarCure is perfectly safe for use around kids and pets. Contact your local organic gardening supplier for more information and to purchase.