Sword Natural Pesticide

Sword is an organic pesticide from Elm Dirt that controls common garden pests and fungal problems using just chitosan and rosemary oil. It is registered with the EPA as a minimum risk pesticide, so it is safe for edible gardens with no harvest wait time.

At a glance

• Organic pest and disease control spray
• Two active ingredients: chitosan and rosemary oil
• Controls spider mites, powdery mildew, aphids, fungus gnats, whiteflies, and scale
• EPA-registered minimum risk pesticide
• Chitosan, from crustacean shells, triggers the plant's natural immune response and forms a protective barrier
• Rosemary oil disrupts pests and helps fight fungal issues
• Safe for vegetables with zero harvest wait time

Best for

• Vegetable and edible gardens
• Managing soft-bodied pests and powdery mildew
• Gardeners who want an organic, low-residue option
• Protecting plants while keeping beneficial insects safe

How to use

Spray onto affected plants, covering both sides of the leaves. It works on contact and leaves a protective barrier. Once dry, it is safe around kids, pets, and beneficial insects like bees and ladybugs. Spray in early morning or evening to protect pollinators, and reapply as needed.

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.