Sword Natural Pesticide
Sword Natural Pesticide
- Indoor
- All Plants
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Pest Control You Can Pronounce
Chitosan and rosemary oil—that's it. No chemicals you need a degree to understand.
Stops Common Pests Fast
Spider mites, powdery mildew, aphids, fungus gnats, whiteflies, and scale. Sword handles the pests that show up uninvited in every garden. Works on contact and keeps working as a protective barrier.
EPA Minimum Risk
EPA-registered as a minimum risk pesticide. That means it uses only ingredients recognized as safe by the EPA. No synthetic chemicals. No wondering what you're spraying on your food.
Safe for Your Veggie Garden
Zero harvest wait time. Spray your tomatoes in the morning, pick them for dinner. Safe around kids and pets once it dries. This is what you use when your family actually eats what you grow.
Chitosan Armor
Made from crustacean shells, chitosan triggers your plants' natural immune response. It creates a protective barrier on leaves while helping plants defend themselves. The pests hate it. Your plants love it.
Rosemary Oil Power
Concentrated rosemary oil disrupts pest nervous systems naturally. It also fights fungal problems like powdery mildew. Smells better than chemical sprays, breaks down quickly, and doesn't leave residues.
Won't Harm Good Bugs
Once Sword dries, beneficial insects like bees and ladybugs are safe. It targets soft-bodied pests and fungi, not pollinators. Spray in early morning or evening and you're protecting the helpers while stopping the pests.
Why We Created Sword
I'm a mom and a chemical engineer. When my daughter started eating dirt from our garden (because kids), I knew every single product we used had to be completely non-toxic. Not "pretty safe" or "probably fine." Actually safe.
The problem? Most organic pest controls either barely work or require you to spray every other day. And the chemical stuff that actually works? I wouldn't let my kid anywhere near it. So we made something different.
Sword uses two ingredients that you can actually pronounce: chitosan from crustacean shells and concentrated rosemary oil. That's it. EPA-registered as minimum risk because these ingredients are recognized as safe. And it actually stops pests in their tracks.
Pests Sword Controls
These are the troublemakers that show up in every garden. Sword handles them all.
Spider Mites
Those tiny red or brown specks that suck the life out of leaves. They multiply fast, but Sword stops them on contact.
Powdery Mildew
That white dusty coating that spreads across leaves. The rosemary oil's antifungal properties knock it out.
Aphids
Little green or black pests that cluster on new growth. They're soft-bodied, so chitosan's barrier effect works beautifully.
Fungus Gnats
Those annoying little flies around houseplants. Sword disrupts their life cycle and keeps populations down.
Whiteflies
Tiny white flying insects that flutter up when you water. They're persistent, but regular Sword applications keep them in check.
Scale Insects
Those bumpy brown or white hitchhikers on stems. Hit them directly with Sword and they stop feeding.
Dealing with persistent pests? Check out our guide on identifying common garden pests and our tips for natural pest control methods.
How Chitosan and Rosemary Oil Work
Chitosan: Plant Armor
This natural compound comes from crustacean shells. When you spray it on plants, something interesting happens.
Chitosan triggers your plants' natural immune response. They recognize it as a potential threat and activate their defense systems. This makes them more resistant to both pests and diseases.
Plus, once it dries, chitosan forms a protective barrier on leaf surfaces. Soft-bodied pests like aphids and spider mites can't penetrate it effectively. But it's microscopic, so it doesn't interfere with photosynthesis or harm beneficial insects once dry.
- Activates plant immune response
- Creates protective leaf barrier
- Safe for beneficial insects when dry
- Breaks down naturally in soil
Rosemary Oil: Pest Disruptor
This isn't the stuff from your spice rack. We use concentrated rosemary oil that's standardized for its active compounds.
The oil disrupts pest nervous systems on contact. It's particularly effective against soft-bodied insects and also has strong antifungal properties for problems like powdery mildew.
Best part? It smells way better than chemical sprays. And it breaks down quickly in sunlight and air, so you're not leaving persistent residues on your plants or in your soil.
- Disrupts pest nervous systems
- Antifungal properties
- Pleasant rosemary scent
- Degrades quickly in environment
Application Guide
Sword comes ready to use in a 16 oz spray bottle. No mixing, no measuring. Just shake and spray.
Two Ways to Use Sword
For Active Infestations
When you've got pests right now and need them gone:
- Shake the bottle well before each use
- Spray directly on affected areas until surfaces are wet but not dripping
- Make sure you hit undersides of leaves—that's where pests hide
- Repeat every 3-5 days until pests are eliminated
- Apply in early morning or evening to avoid potential leaf burn in hot sun
For Prevention
When you want to stop problems before they start:
- Spray once weekly during growing season
- Focus on undersides of leaves and new growth
- Cover plants lightly—you're creating a protective barrier, not drenching them
- Apply before you see pests to stay ahead of infestations
Pro tip: One 16 oz bottle covers about 50-75 square feet depending on plant density. For houseplants and spot treatments, one bottle can last several months with regular use.