Wednesday, November 21, 2007

How You Can Stop Pesticide Poisonings

From a David Suzuki foundation newsletter,2007:

7 Ways to Stop Pesticide Poisonings

1. Use non-toxic alternatives instead of chemical pesticides.

2. Store pesticides in locked cabinets that are inaccessible to children.

3. Keep pesticides in their original containers to prevent misidentification.

4. Avoid using pesticides when children are nearby.

5. Find out from your local poison-control centre how to safely dispose of pesticides.

6. Vote for politicians who support tighter restrictions on pesticides in Canada.

7. Keep the number for your regional poison information centre near the phone.

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