Ecosmart

EcoSmart Technologies was a life sciences company that pioneered the development of safe, botanical-based pesticides and insect control products. The company's core technology is based on the discovery that specific plant oils, such as peppermint, rosemary, and cinnamon oils, act as potent neurotoxins to insects by targeting the octopamine receptor. Because this receptor is not present in mammals, birds, or fish, the company's products offer a high degree of safety for humans and pets while remaining effective against a wide range of pests. EcoSmart's portfolio includes residential, commercial, and agricultural insecticides, many of which are exempt from EPA registration due to their safe profiles. The company was acquired by Kittrich Corporation in 2014.