# Herbal Garden Pesticides Ed Rosenthal's Zero Tolerance Pesticide is Powered by Natural Oils By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-03-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herbal-pesticide References: [coloradogrowerssupply](http://www.coloradogrowerssupply.com/Zero-Tolerance-1-Gallon-RTU-Herbal-Pesticide_p_1573.html) & [z-tolerance](http://z-tolerance.com/zt-herbal-pesticide/) Ed Rosenthal developed his Zero Tolerance Herbal Pesticide as a product with "no weird chemicals" that would be safe enough to use in indoor, greenhouse and garden environments. The product comes in both ready-to-use and concentrate formats, which are made from a base of herbal cinnamon, clove, rosemary and thyme oils. In addition to treating insects, the herbal pesticide is also effective at keeping other pests and mold a bay. While these [natural pesticides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-insect-repellents) are potent enough to handle [undesirable spider mites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniper-hotshot-multipurpose-insect-killer), they evaporate fully, making them safe to use on plants, fruits and vegetables that will be harvested and eaten at home. In addition to proudly showcasing a OMRI Listed seal, it's also described that "Ed’s Zero Tolerance is 100% Vegan and even smells good." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 21% | 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 Pesticides:** The trend of using natural pesticides is disrupting the traditional pesticide industry by offering safe and eco-friendly alternatives. - **Herbal-based Solutions:** The trend of developing herbal-based pesticides presents disruptive innovation opportunities by harnessing the power of natural oils to combat pests and mold. - **Homegrown Produce Safety:** The trend of using herbal garden pesticides focuses on ensuring the safety of homegrown produce, providing an opportunity for innovation in the agricultural sector. ### Where This Applies - **Pesticide Industry:** The use of natural and herbal-based pesticides disrupts the traditional pesticide industry, prompting companies to explore safer and environmentally friendly alternatives. - **Agricultural Industry:** The development of herbal garden pesticides offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the agricultural sector, specifically in ensuring the safety and quality of homegrown produce. - **Greenhouse Industry:** The trend of using natural pesticides creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the greenhouse industry, as it allows for pest control without harmful chemicals to create a healthier growing environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Safe Pest Control Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-wellness.md) - [All-Natural Pest Control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnatural-pest-control.md) - [Pet-Friendly Insect Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-control-spray.md) - [Plant Guard Foliage Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-guard-foliage-spray.md) - [Comprehensive Insect Control Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-bugs.md) - [Natural Pesticide Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-pesticide-alternative.md) - [Organic Pest Control Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-pest-control-product.md) - [Child-Centric Insect Repellent Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-repellent-spray.md) - [Plant-Powered Insect Repellants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzie.md)