Protecting Your Family From Ticks
Ticks are very small 8-legged bugs that can transmit diseases to humans (tick-borne diseases). It’s important to protect yourself and your family from tick bites
Pesticides and Health
Pesticides repel or kill unwanted pests such as insects, rodents, fungi and weeds. All pesticides have the potential to be toxic to humans.
Glyphosate and Your Health
Glyphosate is a widely-used weed killer, exposure to which is associated with a number of health risks. Learn about where glyphosate is found and how to protect your family from exposure.
New Study: Exposome Analysis Identifies Earlier Pesticide Exposure and Increased Risk for IBD
In a research letter published in Gastroenterology, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai explore the association between earlier chemical exposures, particularly mixtures of pesticides, and risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).
Infographic: Pest Control At Home
Some household pest control products can be harmful to children. Practice safer methods to keep your home healthy and pest-free.