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Drugs on your lawn: just say no

Studies show there is a link between exposure to pesticides and an increase in nervous system and reproductive health problems. Little kids are particularly sensitive to the effects of pesticides. Pesticides can also wash off lawns and gardens and leak into nearby waterways. Given all of the potential dangers, it makes sense to avoid using them all together.

Luckily, there are much safer alternatives for lawn care. You can:

• Pull out weeds by hand.
• Spray the leaves of larger weeds with vinegar, or use a garlic spray to repel insects from your beloved plants
• Use compost and mulch to improve soil health
• Use non-toxic substances to keep insects at bay. Try herbs or spices with a strong smell like powdered chili pepper, garlic, peppermint, bay leaves, lavender, rosemary or cedar oil.
  

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