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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Why to Avoid Using Weed and Feed on Lawns

This timely reminder is probably the most concise and thorough statement on why NOT to use weed and feed and other synthetic chemicals on our lawns and in our gardens. This statement is perfect for posting anywhere and everywhere. It is necessary, sadly, because many people still trust that because something is in the marketplace, it is safe.

I am sorry that I cannot print the message up because this is a pdf. However, here is the link which says it all. Grassroots.org has a very complete website for safe lawn care. Beyond Pesticides is icing on the cake for learning the whys and hows of organic lawn care.

http://www.grassrootsinfo.org/pdf/springalert.pdf

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NEW HAMPSHIRE:

Trees, lakes, ponds, streams and… tons of toxic lawn chemicals. Many use these lawn products or have them applied to the grounds of their businesses, schools, and yes, even hospitals. These chemicals cannot be called safe or good for your health by the manufacturers or the stores that sell them or the lawn care companies that provide them. The EPA has had little oversight regarding the testing of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. “Testing” was completed by the manufacturers, and the chemicals were not tested thoroughly; for instance, how they would interact when combined. The chemicals contain inert ingredients (trade secrets) that are not known to anyone but the manufacturers. The inerts can be more toxic than the active ingredients! To add insult to injury, the use of lawn pesticides has grown over the years and, even here in New Hampshire, they are applied more than seven months out of the year! We are being exposed to too many chemicals that we have no control over; by avoiding the use of lawn chemicals, we have some control at decreasing our immediate chemical exposures. I and others share grave concerns for our children and for all of us. These are toxic monsters that have been recklessly created for the financial benefit of the manufacturers and distributors and to the detriment of our health and the health of our environment. We must not forget that we and our environment are one. It is “Time to Learn From Frogs”.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/28/opinion/28kristof.html

Appeal to your representative Senators!

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Why to Avoid Using Weed and Feed on Lawns

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