EcoSmart Technologies raises $5M for natural pesticides

EcoSmart Technologies wants to dispense with manufactured chemical compounds, and look to nature for ways to discourage unwanted insects. The Alpharetta, GA company has raised $5 million more to help commercialize its insecticides, according to a filing acquired by VentureBeat.

EcoSmart makes a line of pesticides derived from plants that have natural defenses against pests. Among the company’s products are insecticides for commercial and agricultural use, but it also sells aerosol sprays for use by consumers…. Continue Reading