One big problem is that the government doesn’t require the same type or standards of testing for home pesticides as they do for commercially grown food. So they can get away with adding “inert ingredients” that have never been tested for possible health issues.
Now it is bad enough that these pesticides are harmful to people and animals, but what about our planet. These chemicals contaminate the air, water and soil. Which means that not only people and there pets are effected, but also insects that we need like honeybee’s and ladybugs. And if you have well water… these pesticides can seep into your well.
The worst thing is that there are no laws that require pesticide producers to test home pesticides with the same standards as commercial grade pesticides. If you ever look at the ingredients not only will you find different poisons but also “inert ingredients” that don’t have to be tested???
Larger still are the hazards to pets. According to the American Society for the Prevention of cruelty to animals, there are over 30 thousand pet poisonings caused by pesticides each and every year. These numbers are produced by the animal poison control center.
It is also causing huge health issues with farmers and farm workers. With over 20,000 pesticide related illnesses reported every year,according to the Environmental Protection Agency, this is really becoming a problem.
While farmers and farm workers having there problems, the American Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals reports there there are over 30,000 cases of pet poisonings reported each year and yes these are due to pesticides. These numbers are not made up, they are calculated by the animal poison control center.
With people using these types and these amounts of dangerous pesticides, the amount of residual chemicals left on fruits and vegetables, that we consume is causing huge health hazards.
Even though our food is washed before getting to the grocery store and many people will still rinse the vegetables when they get them home, there are still trace pesticides that people consume, and this is causing some rather large health issues.
The best bet for you and your neighbors is to learn how to combat pests without the use of chemicals. This will help you health and that of your pets and neighbors as well. And not to mention “Mother Earth”.
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