Pesticides
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If You're Tired Gardening with Pesticides, Rent a Goose, Pig or GoatPesticides And Herbicides Poison The Earth. If it kills bugs or plants, it will kill humans.
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Going Green on PesticidesEliminating pesticides wherever possible is important for our health as well as the health of the planet. Here are a few ways to do that using common household items.
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Hazards and Preventive Regulations for Pesticides in Food-borne DiseasesThe purpose of this paper is to concentrate over the various foodborne illnesses due to pesticides that are applied in the food for better growth. -
Food with the Most PesticidesA guide of foods with the most, and least pesticides, organic food basics, and also where to purchase organic food. -
Why is Bed Bug Infestation so Bad in the United States? is American Over-Use of Pesticides to Blame?As Americans are using harsh pesticides and chemicals to kill bed bugs is it making the problem worse? -
Pesticides and the Immune SystemIn our quest to improve our immune system we may want to reconsider our relationship to pesticides
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Alternatives to Pesticides in the HomeHow to reduce your exposure to pesticides by selecting alternatives that work.
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Pesticides in USDA Certified Organic ProductsUSDA certified organic products have pesticides in them, organic and conventional. What is a USDA certified organic pesticide and are they safer than conventional pesticides? -
Methods for Applying Fertilizers & PesticidesFertilizers and pesticides sometimes require equipment to help spread them. Sprayers, spreaders and disposable containers are the more popular tools.
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Eliminating Malaria from the World: Pesticides and CancerMalaria is still killing millions all over the world. Can we stop this killer with pesticides without causing cancer or hurting our environment? Read the pros and cons of using pesticides against malaria.
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Persistent Organic Pesticides and FertilityPersistent organic pesticides are still commonly found in many places. When these pesticides contaminate our food, a real health threat is posed that impacts fertility.
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What Fruit is the Most Contaminated with Pesticides?Find out what fruits have the most pesticide contamination and what you can do to protect your family.
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Some Non-Organic Vegetables Have Up to 67 Pesticides Sprayed on ThemSome of the non-organic vegetables that you purchase in the supermarket have up to 67 pesticides sprayed on them.
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Pesticides Vs. Insecticides: When to Use ThemGardening and lawn care has changed dramatically in the last ten years. As more health risks involving pesticides have become known, many are turning to biologically-based pesticides such as pheromones and microbial pesticides. -
Natural Pesticides for Your LawnChemicals can be harmful to both people and the environment, making natural insecticides and pesticides an appealing alternative. There are several options that will take care of specific lawn pests.
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Guide to Insecticides Vs. PesticidesAre you starting to take care of your lawn in preparation of spring and summer activities? If so, it is important to know things like the differences between pesticides and insecticides.
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How to Keep Your Home Bug Free Without PesticidesKeep your home bug free and your family safe from toxic pesticides with this two prong effective approach.
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Shocking News: ADHD Linked to Pesticides?Is the link between illness and pesticides really a surprise?
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Using Herbs and Spices as Natural PesticidesOrganic pesticides made from the oils of herbs and spices such as mint, rosemary and thyme are safer and can be used selectively on deadly insects.
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Does Exposure to Pesticides Increase the Risk of ADHD?An alarming new study shows that exposure to pesticides found on fruits and vegetables may increase the risk of ADHD in children. Find out the full story.
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Avoiding Pesticides at the SupermarketProduce can be filled with toxic pesticides that damage our health, but not all fruits and vegetables are grown equally. Find out how to reduce the carcinogen content in your next salad. -
Pesticides & Herbicides: Health RisksOne of biggest myths in advertising is that pesticides are safe. Pesticides kill millions of people and cause illness in millions more. The health effects and risks of pesticides are hidden from the public and cost millions their lives. -
Pesticides in Food May Lead to Lower IQs in KidsRecent studies done all over the U.S. are showing there may be a link between hazardous pesticides found in food and a lowered IQ in children.
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The Hidden Danger in Your Coffee: PesticidesIt may be the 'cup of Joe' that gets millions of us through the working day but did you know that there are pesticides in coffee? Coffee plants are actually sprayed with more pesticides than any other agricultural crop.
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Ever Wonder How Pesticides Work?So...just how do pesticides work? The answer to the above question can be very complicated and depends on the type of pesticide used. For sake of simplicity, however, we'll focus on the most common reason for death.
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How Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticides Affect Earthworm and Soil HealthChemical fertilizers can produce short term gains, but do so at the expense of long term soil health. Organic alternatives can be cheaper, healthier, and more effective in the long run.
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How to Keep Grasshoppers Out of Your Flower Beds Without Using Harmful PesticidesRead this instructive article and find out how to keep grasshoppers out of your flower beds without using harmful pesticides. -
Handling and Using Pesticides SafelyPesticides need to be handled with extreme caution. The use of these products may cause severe health problems and even death.
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The Shocking Link Between Pesticides and ADHDThe effects of pesticides have been firmly linked to ADHD. Read the startling facts aboiut the rise of ADHD due to pesticides.
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Killing Honey Bees with PesticidesHoney bees are dying because of the usage of pesticides.
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Chemical Pesticides Make You FatWhat are Obesogens? We all know in our hearts that the chemicals and pesticides we encounter on a daily basis are bad for us. What we didn't know is they make you fat. -
How to Kill Ants with Natural PesticidesStop the ant invasion around your home using natural pesticides that will kill ants without harming your yard, pets, or kids.
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Risks of PesticidesResearch paper about pesticides.
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Food Pesticides: Most Dangerous to Kids & Pregnant WomenKids and pregnant women are the most vulnerable to the dangers of pesticides in fruits and vegetables. Scientific studies truly indicate that the human body, especially pregnant ones and young ones, is not equipped to eat chemicals that kill bugs.
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Natural Garden PesticidesFind out the alternatives to harsh synthetic chemicals by learning about and using natural garden pesticides.
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United States Bans Pesticides, Sells them to Developing CountriesTo reduce pollutants for the health of our people, the United States has banned many extremely harmful and polluting pesticides. However, we continue to sell these pesticides to undeveloped and developing countries.
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Keep Pesticides Out of Children's Reach: The Risk of Chemical PoisoningMost of the chemicals we use at home are dangerous and unsafe especially when exposed to people and children. Know the safety hazards on how to keep pesticides and other chemicals away from children's reach.
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Homemade Pesticides for Your GardenMoney saving homemade pesticides for gardening.
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How to Remove Pesticides from Fruits and VegetablesThis article clear step-by-step instructions on how to reduce or remove the pesticides from fruits and vegetables. -
Pesticides: Are They Killing Us Instead of the Bugs?Pesticides do not get rid of pests. The pests always manage to survive, and are simultaneously harming us.
