9 Shocking Facts About Pesticides

SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT PESTICIDES We keep adding more chemicals in one form or another to our soil, food, water and homes. But is it sensible? We need to consider the health risks posed by our dependence on chemicals to live germ, bug, and weed-free. There is an overwhelming (and growing) body of evidence indicating that life in a chemically-dependent world is taking its toll. And the ones who bear the brunt are those who are most at risk-the children, the chronically ill, and the elderly. SOME PESTICIDES INCLUDE: 78 million pounds KITCHEN + ВАТH DISINFECTANTS MOSQUITO REPELLENT PET FLEA + TICK PREVENTION HERBICIDES A lot of people mistakenly equate the term "pesticide" with "insecticide," which is a product that exclusively kills bugs. But insecticides are part of the larger family of pesticide which includes: herbicides, fungicides & various other substances. Homeowners apply an estimated 78 million pounds of insecticide, herbicide, & fungicide each year to their homes, lawn & gardens. *And this figure doesn't even include pesticides applied by pest control & lawn care professionals. Home pesticide use can be 20x higher than the use of pesticides on agricultural land. 87% of New York schools use PESTICIDES pesticides containing substances that cause immediate & long-term health problems Public parks are sprayed with pesticides! Running barefoot, rolling in the grass & having picnics in public parks exposes you & your family to harmful chemicals. Studies have linked children's exposure to pesticides with the following symptoms: a reduction or inability to pay attention in school, a diminished IQ, hyperactivity, aggression, unruliness, & sleepiness. Deadly "Spot On" treatments prescribed by vets The EPA said it received 44,263 reports of harmful reactions associated with topical flea & tick products in 2008, which is up from the 28,895 in 2007. Reactions ranged from skin irritation, to vomiting and seizures, and even death in about 600 cases. WAYS PESTICIDES ENTER THE BODY: Inhaled Ingested Absorbed UP TO * Children at 6x 56% DEET of DEET greater risk of childhood leukemia. A National Cancer Institute study found that children's risk of developing childhood leukemia increased six-fold among those living where pesticides were used in the home & garden. (the active ingredient in most bug sprays) penetrates the skin, & 17% is absorbed into the bloodstream. In a recent study of pesticide exposure among children living in major U.S. metropolitan areas, traces of garden damages DNA in human cells and can be passed chemicals were found in 99% of the 110 children tested. Lab tests have shown the absorption of DEET from mother to unborn child. ALTERNATIVES? Now that you understand the ways in which you're exposed to pesticides, you have the power to limit your exposure. Eating organic foods & using safe, natural products around your home & yard is a great way to do just that. Being mindful of your habits-and habitat-can empower you to manage the risks posed to your health. Wondercide offers a full line of affordable, all-natural pesticides for home, office, lawn and garden use, in addition to personal and pet health care products without relying on harmful chemicals. Our natural products are used by thousands, to safely and effectively tackle common pests such as fleas, ticks, ants, roaches, spiders and hundreds of other insects that invade the places where your family lives, works, and plays. And they're 100% biodegradable. So take the first step toward a lifestyle of holistic health with organic pest control from Wondercide. Learn more at wondercide.com or “like" our Facebook page! wondercide.com SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT PESTICIDES We keep adding more chemicals in one form or another to our soil, food, water and homes. But is it sensible? We need to consider the health risks posed by our dependence on chemicals to live germ, bug, and weed-free. There is an overwhelming (and growing) body of evidence indicating that life in a chemically-dependent world is taking its toll. And the ones who bear the brunt are those who are most at risk-the children, the chronically ill, and the elderly. SOME PESTICIDES INCLUDE: 78 million pounds KITCHEN + ВАТH DISINFECTANTS MOSQUITO REPELLENT PET FLEA + TICK PREVENTION HERBICIDES A lot of people mistakenly equate the term "pesticide" with "insecticide," which is a product that exclusively kills bugs. But insecticides are part of the larger family of pesticide which includes: herbicides, fungicides & various other substances. Homeowners apply an estimated 78 million pounds of insecticide, herbicide, & fungicide each year to their homes, lawn & gardens. *And this figure doesn't even include pesticides applied by pest control & lawn care professionals. Home pesticide use can be 20x higher than the use of pesticides on agricultural land. 87% of New York schools use PESTICIDES pesticides containing substances that cause immediate & long-term health problems Public parks are sprayed with pesticides! Running barefoot, rolling in the grass & having picnics in public parks exposes you & your family to harmful chemicals. Studies have linked children's exposure to pesticides with the following symptoms: a reduction or inability to pay attention in school, a diminished IQ, hyperactivity, aggression, unruliness, & sleepiness. Deadly "Spot On" treatments prescribed by vets The EPA said it received 44,263 reports of harmful reactions associated with topical flea & tick products in 2008, which is up from the 28,895 in 2007. Reactions ranged from skin irritation, to vomiting and seizures, and even death in about 600 cases. WAYS PESTICIDES ENTER THE BODY: Inhaled Ingested Absorbed UP TO * Children at 6x 56% DEET of DEET greater risk of childhood leukemia. A National Cancer Institute study found that children's risk of developing childhood leukemia increased six-fold among those living where pesticides were used in the home & garden. (the active ingredient in most bug sprays) penetrates the skin, & 17% is absorbed into the bloodstream. In a recent study of pesticide exposure among children living in major U.S. metropolitan areas, traces of garden damages DNA in human cells and can be passed chemicals were found in 99% of the 110 children tested. Lab tests have shown the absorption of DEET from mother to unborn child. ALTERNATIVES? Now that you understand the ways in which you're exposed to pesticides, you have the power to limit your exposure. Eating organic foods & using safe, natural products around your home & yard is a great way to do just that. Being mindful of your habits-and habitat-can empower you to manage the risks posed to your health. Wondercide offers a full line of affordable, all-natural pesticides for home, office, lawn and garden use, in addition to personal and pet health care products without relying on harmful chemicals. Our natural products are used by thousands, to safely and effectively tackle common pests such as fleas, ticks, ants, roaches, spiders and hundreds of other insects that invade the places where your family lives, works, and plays. And they're 100% biodegradable. So take the first step toward a lifestyle of holistic health with organic pest control from Wondercide. Learn more at wondercide.com or “like" our Facebook page! wondercide.com