Natural Grass is the 5th largest commercial crop in the U.S.
The “grass” industry is about $40 billion/year in sales
– To support 91 million households lawn and landscaping in America 78 million households use pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides.
– 90 million pounds of fertilizer used annually.
– 1.2 million tons of pesticides are used annually.
– 210 million tons a year have TOXIC health risks and posses dangers.
US Geological Survey found that 96 percent of all fish analyzed in major U.S. rivers and streams contained residues of one or more pesticides at detectable levels.
Pesticides as possible causes of amphibian declines and deformities allowed.
Studies of large streams and rivers have shown that 100 percent of all surface water samples contain one or more pesticides at detectable levels.
Of the 30 commonly used lawn pesticides, various studies point to red flags links with many birth defects, neurotoxicity, liver and kidney) damage, hormonal (reproduction, growth and development and many long-term, chronic challenges, such as an increase in asthma, immune system suppression and the susceptibility to cancer (especially vulnerable are our children and adults!).
The National Academy of Sciences estimated 50% of the Lifetime pesticide exposure occurs during the first 5 years of life (home, school, church), public areas.
Seattle, studies show 99% of all of tested 2 to 5 years olds showed detectable amounts of pesticides in the urine.
Studies have linked pesticides with hyperactivity, developmental delays, behavioral disorders and motor dysfunction.
Studies find that dogs exposed to herbicide treated lawns can be their chance of developing canine lymphoma and double increase the risk of bladder cancer in certain breeds, 4 to 7 times
To learn more about the chemical substances to learn to protect your health, the environment and how the use of hazardous products can be found in addition to pesticides can avoid www.beyondpesticides.org
