Botanical pest control products have made excellent progress in the modern pest control industry. By nature, they are botanical and they do not last as long as some other types of products. The environment we have here in central North and upstate South Carolina includes rain, sun, a wide range of temperatures, and many homeowners we serve love to garden. Taken together, all of these factors contribute to how long a product’s effectiveness will last between treatment services. The vast array of insects we have here in our region is also incredibly diverse! Green pest control products are more focused on maintenance around a home or structure. If a client has a specific, tough pest issue they are challenged with, many times we have a specific product for that insect. These products may include botanicals or other reduced-risk products that we use here at Noosa Pest Management for pest control in Charlotte, NC. Expectations must also be understood and continuously and clearly communicated when relying on botanical products for pest control. The products have a naturally occurring active ingredient and may have a stronger (although pleasant to most people) odor than non-botanical products. These products may take more time to work and may not work as well, and will break down outdoors faster than non-botanical products. Botanical products can certainly enhance the protection of your home from pests. The service may need to occur more frequently throughout the year since botanical products’ effectiveness is not as long-lasting as other products we have access to.