Risks to our Children and Pets
Children are especially vulnerable
Children are especially vulnerable
Children are especially vulnerable
- Thinner skin absorbs harmful substances more quickly.
- Playing close to the ground exposes them to areas where toxins linger.
- Hand-to-mouth behavior increases ingestion after touching grass or soil.
- Developing bodies and brains are far more sensitive to toxic exposure.
Toxic Chemicals in Lawn Care
Children are especially vulnerable
Children are especially vulnerable
Weed‑and‑feed mixes: glyphosate or 2,4‑D.
Synthetic fertilizers: nitrogen, phosphorus
Weed control chemicals: glyphosate, 2,4‑D
Insecticides or fungicides: chlorpyrifos, carbaryl, neonics
Health Risks to Children
Children are especially vulnerable
Health Risks to Children
Exposure to these chemicals is linked to:
- Asthma and other respiratory problems
- Developmental delays and learning challenges
- Hormone (endocrine) disruption
- Increased risk of childhood cancers
Pets are at Risk Too
Dogs are at Risk
Health Risks Linked to Lawn Chemicals
Health Risks Linked to Lawn Chemicals
- Walk or roll on treated lawns
- Lick their paw
- Eat grass coated with chemicals
- Sniff the ground where toxins settle
Health Risks Linked to Lawn Chemicals
Health Risks Linked to Lawn Chemicals
Health Risks Linked to Lawn Chemicals
- Lymphoma
- Bladder cancer
- Vomiting
- Tremors
- Fatigue
- Long-term immune system damages