The Dangers of Pesticides

The pesticides we use to control the weeds and insects around our homes can be possible health hazards. Over exposure to certain pesticides can result in problems as mild as skin rashes to nervous systems disorders and in extreme cases cancer.
Small children are especially susceptible to the effects of pesticides because of their hand-to-mouth habits.

 

Preventing pesticide exposure

Recently, the most dangerous forms of pesticides have been pulled off the shelves and are no longer available for private use. But these measures have only taken place over the last few years. Some as recently as 2004.  So there is every likelihood that there are a countless of old stores of dangerous pesticides still lurking in sheds, garages and storage cabinets all over the country.

 

Household Pesticides to watch out for

Look over any old stores of pesticides you have and get rid of any that contain:

• The following organophosphates; Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Malathion, Naled, Phosmet, Tetrachlorvinphos and Trichlofon
• The following carbomates; Carbonaryl (Sevin), Porpoxur (Baygon)
• Other pesticides include; Diazinon and Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)

Safely dispose of these chemicals in you happen to find any of them in your old stock.

 

Extra pesticides measures with small children

Pesticide problems can be avoided if common sense practices are applied in your home. Make sure your home is kept organized, tidy and clean. Only use pesticides when necessary and always read the labels carefully, making sure to follow the instructions.