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Thyme oil

General Information

• Product Names:

  EcoEXEMPT G Granular Insecticide (Ecosmart Technologies,Inc)
  EcoPCO® WPX – Wettable Powder Insecticide (Ecosmart Technologies,Inc)
  Bugs R Gone Herbal Insect Repellent (Safe Solutions Inc.) 
  Shooter Insecticide (Arysta Lifescience North America, LLC )
  Sentry Natural Defense Flea & Tick Spray for Dogs & Puppies (Sergeant's Pet Care Products) 

• Chemical Class: Essential oil
• Uses: Insect repellent
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Least-toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: Not documented
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
• Birth/Developmental Not documented
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Not documented
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Status:
  • EPA Minimum Risk (FIFRA 25(b)) Pesticides
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: (Pesticide Action Network)
• Studies:
  • Plant Essential Oils as Green Pesticides for Pest and Disease Management. Isman, M. 2004. ACS. symposium series