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Health Concerns of Lawn Chemicals

Health Risks Linked to Children

Toxic Chemicals in Lawn Care

Toxic Chemicals in Lawn Care

Toxic Chemicals in Lawn Care

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 

Why Children are Vulnerable

Toxic Chemicals in Lawn Care

Toxic Chemicals in Lawn Care

  • 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.

Health Risks for Children

Toxic Chemicals in Lawn Care

Health Risks for 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

Health Risks Linked to Pets

Why Dogs are Vulnerable

Why Dogs are Vulnerable

Why Dogs are Vulnerable

  • Walk or roll on treated lawns
  • Lick their paws
  • Eat grass coated with chemicals
  • Sniff the ground where toxins settle



Health Risks for Dogs

Why Dogs are Vulnerable

Why Dogs are Vulnerable

  • Lymphoma
  • Bladder cancer
  • Vomiting
  • Tremors
  • Fatigue
  • Long-term immune system damages

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