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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 25(b) minimum risk pesticides, Beyond Pesticides Products Compatible with Organic Landscape Management, and more - to identify and source 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 


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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Products compatible with Montgomery County, Maryland's Pesticide Law


Organic products that comply with Portland, Maine's pesticide ordinance
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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.  Spanish 


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.
Distributors and Wholesalers of Organic Products

Compostwerks​

PJC Organic
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​Green Earth Ag & Turf

Tech Terra Environmental

Weed Control Alternatives ​

Use this list to suggest alternatives to herbicides like glyphosate, glufosinate, or diquat. 

Mechanical Methods

​Flame (propane) torches


Steam weeding 

Steam with foam

Industrial Hot Water  

​Small Hot Water


Blended Spectrum Light  

​Electricity


Other methods include: pulling, smothering, string trimming, mowing & goats. 
Organic & Minimum Risk Chemical Controls 
Examples of non-selective products allowed in an organic program

AXXE organic herbicide  

Finalsan 
    BioSafe Weed Control

Weed Zap    Natures Avenger  

Phydura    BurnOut    Nature Thrive

Suppress EC    H Hunter

Mirimichi Green Pro Weed Control

Horticultural Vinegar
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Least Toxic 
Alternatives To Glyphosate
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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 about what is appropriate in an 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 
Fire Ants
Lists are for educational purposes and suggestions only, not an endorsement of a specific product or brand.  
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