Toxic chemicals are frequently used to eradicate pests from lawns and gardens. Learn the widespread harm that these types of pesticides can cause, and how you can keep ticks and mosquitoes away without endangering your family.

1. WHY DO PESTICIDES HAVE TO BE DANGEROUS ?

2. The Dangers of Using Pesticides
• Drift can cause a pesticide to travel up to a mile
from where it was applied.
• Pesticide drift residues contaminate play
equipment, sand boxes, home gardens, & pools.
• Pesticides used outdoors can get inside a home
and remain for weeks, months, or even years.
• Risks to health of humans, pets, environment.

3. Pesticide Risks to Humans
• Pesticides are linked to health hazards
from headaches & nausea to chronic
impacts like cancer, reproductive harm,
& endocrine disruption.
• Children are particularly susceptible
based on their activities: playing in the
grass, putting objects into their mouth
and even playing on carpet.
• Chronic health effects may occur
years after even minimal exposure to
pesticides in the environment.
• The WHO estimates 3 million cases of
pesticide poisonings each year and up
to 220,000 deaths.

4. Pesticide Risks to Animals
• Animals can be exposed to pesticides
when they breathe in the product,
ingest it, or absorb it through their skin.
• Dogs & cats exposed to pesticides have
increased rates of health problems that
can result in death.
• Pesticides are extremely toxic to fish
and will kill any aquatic life if applied
near water.
• Pesticide-killed insects become food
sources for birds - poisoning them &
any predators who consume them.

5. Pesticide Risks to the Environment
• Over 98% of sprayed insecticides reach
a destination other than their target,
affecting plant and wildlife.
• Toxic chemicals kill pollinators like
honey bees and other beneficial insects,
upsetting the local ecosystem.
• Runoff from lawn pesticide use
contaminates local water sources
& stresses water treatment plants.
• Pests can build a tolerance, requiring
the use of more toxic chemicals over
time in order to be effective.

6. The Pure Solution
• Pure’s Eco-Barrier property spray
application is sourced from plant
extracts and natural oils
• Routine applications beginning
early spring until late fall will ensure
protection all year long
• Kills adult mosquitoes, ticks, and
their eggs on contact with residual
effects
• Safe for humans, pets and will not
harm plants or surrounding trees.

7. The Pure Benefit
• Free of unnatural odors & ingredients-
providing a safe, pleasant outdoor
environment.
• Proactive way to combat West Nile Virus,
Lyme disease, EEE, and other vector-
borne diseases.
• Educated, experienced technicians with
best strategies for maximum impact.
• Peace of mind that your family is safe
from tick and mosquito bites as well as
toxic chemicals.

8. Start A Pure Neighborhood
Here are easy ways to keep pesticides
out of your neighborhood:
• Talk to your neighbors about the
dangers of using toxic pesticides.
• Share this photo on Facebook to
raise awareness of natural solutions.
• Request informational materials to
share with your community.
• Use this Referral Form and we will
contact your neighbors for you!

9. Check out our sources on pesticides:
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• The MA Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
• The Endocrine Disruption Exchange
• Pesticide Environmental Stewardship
• Beyond Pesticides
• Toxics Action Center
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