Very small amounts of this product are needed to control insect pests. Unfortunately, spinosad is not yet available to the homeowner. Sulfur is a very old, mineral-based organic pesticide derived from the element sulfur. It is relatively nontoxic when orally ingested, but it is a skin irritant to some people. It controls mites, thrips and scale crawlers and is also a fungicide.
Zinc phosphide is a mineral-based pesticide made from the elements zinc and phosphorus.
Like Neem, it has a garlic-like odor.