# Clean Pesticide Concentrates 'Green Cleaner' Kills Pests and Leaves Beneficial Insects Unharmed By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-03-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cleaner References: [coloradogrowerssupply](http://www.coloradogrowerssupply.com/Green-Cleaner-8-oz-All-Natural-Pesticide-Concentrate_p_1714.html) 'Green Cleaner' by Old Stage is an all-natural pesticide concentrate that's designed to do away with [mites, eggs and adult insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniper-hotshot-multipurpose-insect-killer), while leaving other beneficial insects in tact. In comparison to other chemical-based pesticide products on the market, Old Stage remarks: "Unlike other pesticides, mites cannot become immune to Green Cleaner." This concentrate is designed to be used to give new plants a strong start and unlike others, it is gentle enough to be used on [new cuttings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzie). The active ingredients listed on the back of the all-natural pesticide product bottle make up 30% of the formula and include corn oil and soybean oil. As a concentrate, water can be used to dilute the product as needed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Natural Pesticide Solutions:** Opportunity for innovative companies to develop and market natural pesticide products that are effective against pests but safe for beneficial insects. - **Immunity-resistant Pesticides:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create pesticides that pests cannot develop immunity to, providing a more sustainable solution for pest control. - **Concentrated Pesticide Formulas:** Opportunity to develop concentrated pesticide formulas that can be diluted with water, offering cost-effective and customizable solutions for different applications. ### Where This Applies - **Agriculture:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the agriculture industry by incorporating natural and immunity-resistant pesticides to enhance crop protection and yield. - **Horticulture:** Opportunity for horticulture industry to adopt concentrated pesticide formulas for new plantings and cuttings, promoting healthier growth without harming beneficial insects. - **Chemical Manufacturing:** Innovative companies in the chemical manufacturing sector can explore the development of eco-friendly and immunity-resistant pesticide products to meet the growing demand for sustainable pest control solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Safe Pest Control Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-wellness.md) - [Plant Guard Foliage Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-guard-foliage-spray.md) - [All-Natural Pest Control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnatural-pest-control.md) - [Efficient Grower Insecticides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioworks.md) - [Organic Pest Control Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-pest-control-product.md) - [Pet-Friendly Insect Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-control-spray.md) - [Plant-Based All-Purpose Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guests-on-earth-citrus-oasis.md) - [Targeted Rice Pest Insecticides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-insecticide.md) - [Comprehensive Insect Control Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-bugs.md)