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Organic, Minimum Risk And Least Toxic Products For Managing Landscapes and Pests

Use these links - Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), EPA’s 25b minimum risk pesticides, and Beyond Pesticides Products Compatible with Organic Landscape Management, and more to identify appropriate fertilizers and amendments, including least toxic control products to be used if needed in an organic land management program after cultural, mechanical, and biological methods have been prioritized.
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​OMRI Lists 
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​Green Earth Ag & Turf



Active Ingredients Eligible for Minimum Risk Pesticide Products


Inert Ingredients Eligible for FIFRA 25(b) Pesticide Products

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Beyond Pesticides Products Compatible With Organic Landscape Management
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NOFA Standards for Organic Land Care, 6th Edition - The Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) Standards are the foundation of the NOFA Accreditation course in Organic Land Care. Preferred, allowed and prohibited substances are listed.


Organic Land Care Best Management Practices Manual - A guide to recommended practices and practices to avoid when conducting effective organic land care. Includes product recommendations.

Weed Control Alternatives ​

Use this list to suggest alternatives to non-selective, broad spectrum herbicides like glyphosate. 

Mechanical Methods

​Flame (propane) torches 


Steam weeding  

Steam with foam

Industrial Hot Water  

​Small Hot Water


Blended Spectrum Light  

​Electricity


Other methods include pulling, scraping, string trimming, mowing and even using goats. 
Organic & Minimum Risk Chemical Controls 

AXXE organic non-selective herbicide  

Finalsan 
    BioSafe Weed Control

Weed Zap    Natures Avenger  

Phydura    BurnOut    WeedRot

Suppress EC    H Hunter

Mirimichi Green Pro Weed Control

Horticultural Vinegar
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Least Toxic 
Alternatives To Glyphosate

Alternatives to Aquatic Herbicides

Clear as a Lake A Resource Guide to Aquatic Invasive Plants and Non-Toxic Treatment Alternatives by Toxics Action Center

Organic Fertilizer

Fertilizer products can be found in the lists above.
Learn more about what types are appropriate in a sustainable organic land care program

Pest Control

Pest management products are sometimes needed in addition to exclusion, sanitation, trapping and other non-chemical measures.
Rodents
Mosquitoes & Ticks 
Lists are for educational purposes and suggestions only, not an endorsement of a specific product or brand.  
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