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Children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with chronic
existing health conditions like MCS are especially vulnerable to the effects
of pesticides. |
House and garden sprays, bug bombs, roach and ant killers,
weed killer, insect repellant, flea collars, and tick dips all contain
poisonous pesticides. Even when applied as directed, pesticides
are harmful humans, animals, and the environment. Fortunately, there is safe
and effective… Alternative
Pest Control
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 PANNA Alternative
Pest Control, from Lassen Technology. National Anti-Pesticide Organizations and Research… Beyond Pesticides- Arizona Pesticide information and news page. NCAP: Northwest
Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides - “Works
to protect people and the environment by advancing healthy solutions to pest
problems" PANNA: 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”. Chemical Pesticides -Health Effects
Research
Books Available at the Tucson Public Library… Cleaning Nature Naturally – Gay Natural Pest Control – Lopez The Silent Spring – Carson Common Sense Pest Control - Olkowski Copyright 2001, HEAL of Southern Arizona. All rights reserved. Last updated
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