# Plant-Powered Insecticides STEM is a Plant-Based Pest Control Brand That is Backed by Science By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-06-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem-1 References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/introducing-stem-an-innovative-new-line-of-pest-control-products-powered-by-plant-derived-active-ingredients-301560549.html) & [stemforbugs](https://stemforbugs.com/)  [STEM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem) is an all-new pest control brand that utilizes [natural bug-fighting ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-insect-repellents) and scientifically engineered technologies to offer consumers powerful insect repelling products. The brand's standout feature is that it makes use of [plant-based active ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-pest-control-product) that are entirely safe for use, even around kids and pets. The expansive lineup of products includes items such as STEM Bug Killer Spray for Ants, Roaches, and Flies, STEM Fruit Fly Traps, and STEM Bug Repellent Wipes. In total, the brand is offering seven new products that are "rooted in nature and optimized by science." "We have been hard at work developing STEM for the last few years with the knowledge that certain botanical extracts contain chemicals that naturally immobilize bugs," explained an Entomologist at the SC Johnson Center for Insect Science and Family Health. Image Credit: STEM ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Pest Control:** STEM is using natural bug-fighting ingredients to offer consumers powerful insect repelling products. - **Safe Insecticides:** STEM's plant-based active ingredients are entirely safe for use, even around kids and pets. - **Science-backed Pest Control:** STEM is utilizing scientifically engineered technologies to develop pest control products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home and Garden:** STEM has disruptive innovation opportunities by offering safe and effective insecticides for use in homes and gardens. - **Agriculture:** STEM's natural and safe insecticides offer agriculture industries an option for pest control that won't harm crops or the environment. - **Pest Control:** STEM's innovative use of plant-based extracts and science-backed technologies offer the pest control industry a new approach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Derived Pest Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem.md) - [Flying Insects Light Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insects-light-trap.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) - [Comprehensive Insect Control Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-bugs.md) - [Indoor Plant Pest Control Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safers-sticky-stiks-insect-trap.md) - [Plant-Powered First-Aid Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-better-co.md) - [All-Natural Pest Control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnatural-pest-control.md) - [Non-GMO Natural Insect Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-insect-repellents.md)