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Spinosad is a relatively new insecticide that is made up of two complex organic compounds, spinosyn A (right) and spinosyn D. These compounds are produced by certain microbes that were first discovered in soil found at an abandoned rum factory.
Spinosad is a broad-spectrum, organic insecticide. The term "broad-spectrum" means that it is toxic to a wide variety of insects but, surprisingly, spinosad is relatively non-toxic to mammals. Even though it is toxic to most insects, it is relatively safe to use around beneficial and non-target species because it is only toxic if ingested or if a treated surface is contacted while wet.
If used carefully only insects that actually ingest (eat) something that has been treated, such as a leaf, are affected. This is different than a lot of other broad-spectrum insecticides that are toxic if the insect merely comes in contact with even the dry insecticide.
Chemical structure of spinosyn A, a component of spinosad insecticide. Modified from wikipedia.org.
There are a number of products currently on the market that contain spinosad, and more are being developed every year. Some widely used products are Conserve SC, for the commercial turf and ornamental market, Entrust Naturalyte, for the commercial organic grower market, Comfortis, for the flea control market, and an insecticide for home gardeners called Monterey Garden Insect Spray (
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