Children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with chronic existing health conditions like MCS are especially vulnerable to the effects of pesticides.

 

Alternative Pest Control

House and garden sprays, bug bombs, roach and ant killers, weed killers, insect repellants, flea collars, and tick dips all contain poisonous pesticides. Even when applied as directed, pesticides are harmful to humans, animals, and the environment. Fortunately, there is safe and effective…  

Many people have developed MCS after being exposed to pesticides and herbicides. Research indicates that such products used in combination may be especially dangerous. 

Claims that a pesticide is “safe” for children and pets because it is registered with the EPA are misleading and illegal. Federal law requires that all pesticide products be registered with the EPA.

Odorless products can be highly toxic, therefore, exposure may occur without your knowledge. The common practice of spraying pesticides in public and private buildings without notifying occupants is a particularly dangerous (and often hidden) source of chemical exposure.

 

See also: West Nile Virus

 

The following organizations have good alternative pest control instructions:

 

 IPM - Integrated  Pest  Management, the alternative to pesticides – by pest……

NCAP: Alternative Pest Management

The Pesticide Advisor: Less Toxic Help With Pest Problems from PAN North America

 

 National Anti-Pesticide Organizations and  Research…

Beyond Pesticides

NCAP: Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides   “Works to protect people and the environment by advancing healthy solutions to pest problems"

PAN N.A.: Pesticide Action Network   “Advancing Alternatives to Pesticides World Wide"

Pesticide Watch and Pesticide Watch Education Fund   “Sister organizations dedicated to fighting dangerous pesticide use in California communities”

Chlordane Treated Homes

Chemical Pesticides - Health Effects Research

 Books Available at the Pima County Public Library

Cleaning Nature Naturally – Gay

Natural Pest Control – Lopez

The Silent Spring – Carson

Common Sense Pest Control – Olkowski

 

 

 

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