Shield, All Natural Pesticide

Shield is an all-natural, ready-to-use pesticide from Elm Dirt that protects plants with just four simple ingredients. It combines chitosan, peppermint oil, kaolin clay, and castile soap into a broad-spectrum barrier that deters pests while staying safe for edible gardens and beneficial insects.

At a glance

• All-natural, ready-to-use pest control spray
• Four ingredients: chitosan, peppermint oil, kaolin clay, and castile soap
• Broad-spectrum control of aphids, spider mites, beetles, whiteflies, leafhoppers, thrips, and fruit flies
• Classified as minimum risk under EPA FIFRA Section 25(b)
• Safe for vegetables, herbs, and fruit with no harvest wait
• Creates a physical barrier that deters pests without harming bees, ladybugs, or butterflies

Best for

• Edible gardens of vegetables, herbs, and fruit
• Broad pest pressure across many insect types
• Gardeners who want a no-mix, spray-and-go formula
• Protecting pollinators and beneficial insects

How to use

Shake the bottle and spray directly onto plants, coating leaves to form a protective barrier. No mixing or measuring is needed. Reapply as needed, especially after rain. Safe to harvest with no waiting period.

About Elm Dirt

Elm Dirt makes organic, microbe-rich plant care products, from living soils to worm castings and natural sprays, designed to support healthy plants and healthy soil.

Made by Elm Dirt, based in Grandview, Missouri.