Born Learning Academy continues to find teachable moments for young kids in everyday activities. INDEPENDENCE, Ky. â Taking a quick trip to the grocery store and measuring ingredients for a favorite recipe may seem like simple, run-of-the-mill tasks, but for parents with small children they can be teachable moments.
Piperonyl butoxide (PBO) is an organic compound used as a component of pesticide formulations. It is a waxy white solid. It is a synergist. That is, despite having no pesticidal activity of its own, it enhances the potency of certain pesticides such as carbamates, pyrethrins, pyrethroids, and rotenone. It is a semisynthetic derivative of safrole.
Is it Really Safe for the Environment? Yes! According to GreenOpedia and Wikipedia, Hydrogen Peroxideâs molecules are made of two hydrogen and two oxygen atoms (H2O2) that decompose after use back into oxygen and water, so itâs completely green. Itâs a safe and effective bleach alternative, and is colorless and odorless to boot.