Internet Resources:

Pesticides & Herbicides

 

 

Beyond Pesticides - S eeks safe air, water, land and food for ourselves and future generations, and contributes to a significant reduction in unnecessary pesticide use, thus effecting improved protection of public health and the environment. Features pesticide fact sheets, action alerts and information on what to do in a pesticide emergency. http://www.beyondpesticides.org/main.html

Food News - Developed by the Environmental Working Group, this website presents a report card on pesticides in produce, and includes a downloadable wallet card to help you choose produce that lowers your exposure. http://www.foodnews.org/

Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides – Works to protect people and the environment by advancing healthy solutions to pest problems. NCAP is dedicated to keeping the public informed about pesticide hazards and alternatives, increasing the adoption of alternatives to pesticides in agriculture, working with concerned citizens to challenge unnecessary spray programs, participating in the development of public policy relating to pesticides, and promoting pesticide use reduction.  Includes news on pesticide-related issues and healthy solutions to pest problems. http://www.pesticide.org/

Pesticide Action Network Pesticide Database - A database of pesticide toxicity and regulatory information. The reference section provides general information about pesticides and their health effects. http://www.pesticideinfo.org/Index.html

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