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Nature’s Avenger Organic Herbicide

by Peggy on June 26th, 2008

Isn’t that a pretty yellow bottle? Sorry, had to say it.

I received a bottle of Nature’s Avenger to review, but since I don’t have a yard of my own right now, this review is a collaborative effort. I asked a relative to try it out for me. Let’s call said relative Sam. He tried the weed killer in several locations in his yard and in cracks in the driveway. He had been using Roundup, so he used Nature’s Avenger alongside Roundup for comparison.

I’ll get to the results in just a few, but first, some background info about the product in this pretty yellow bottle.

Nature’s Avenger Organic Herbicide is safe for the environment, as well as children, pets and wildlife. It’s indicated for non-selective control of herbaceous broad leaf and grass weeds.

The organic weed killer can be effective on patios, sidewalks, driveways, flower beds, vegetable gardens and around trees.

Nature’s Avenger is made with natural citrus oil and is highly biodegradable and non-toxic. It has also been field tested in university and third-party settings and was found to be an effective weed killer when tested against Roundup and similar products containing glyphosate.

Nature’s Avenger is OMRI-listed, EPA registered and approved for use in organic production by the USDA National Organic Program. It also received the 2008 MGA Green Thumb Award.

So, how did it work for my tester Sam?

He said that the orange smell was pleasant, the directions clear and dispenser easy to use. Sam said that Nature’s Avenger does work, but he felt that Roundup did a better job overall.

My first question to him was whether he remembered to shake the bottle. According to Nature’s Avenger, the product effectiveness is greatly affected by not shaking the bottle before use. He said that he did shake the bottle.

As always, results can vary, so you should probably try it out for yourself. And if you’re looking for a green alternative that’s safe for wildlife and the environment (not toxic Roundup), Nature’s Avenger has been shown to be more effective than other natural weed killers on the market today.

Have you used Nature’s Avenger?

Image via Nature’s Avenger.

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