A pesticide is a pesticide. We know from research that many of the synthetic pesticides that are commonly used are more persistent and more toxic than most of the organic ones, but the thing that really makes a difference in organic systems is that organic farmers are required to use integrative pest management techniques first. They are required to use techniques that establish beneficial predator populations on their farms, and they use pesticides as more of a last resort.
On February 7th, 2018. See this statement in context.