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Good for your lawn, good for you - go pesticide free |
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Ontario's cosmetic pesticides ban has put the spotlight on pesticide use on lawns and gardens. But pesticides are sometimes used indoors and they have been linked to several health issues. So inside or outside, choosing to be pesticide free is good for you and your family.
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Health concerns
The application of pesticides indoors is a cause of particular health concerns for a number of reasons. Adults, children, or pets can accidentally ingest, inhale or absorb the pesticide residues that remain after the application. Residues of indoor pesticides tend to persist longer than with outdoor application because of the absence of wind, water and sunlight to help remove them.
The Roach Coach project
The Roach Coach project is designed to minimize the use of pesticide sprays indoors through the promotion of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The project was developed in 1998 due to growing scientific and public concern regarding the use of pesticide sprays in the indoor environment, and because cockroach infestations result in the greatest use of pesticides in Toronto homes, including apartment buildings. IPM combines all available pest control methods rather than relying only on pesticide spraying. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation supported this project.
For more information on the Integrated Pest Management approach and the Roach Coach project, visit the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Web site:
Links to sites external to the Toronto Public Health Web site are provided as a convenience and their inclusion does not imply that Toronto Public Health endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content or use of these sites.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are a pest that can be dealt with a number of ways. The most effective program for eliminating bed bugs is one that utilizes Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM is the use of all possible methods in a logical combination that minimizes risk of pesticide exposure, safeguards the environment, and maximizes effectiveness. Learn how to prevent or treat bed bug infestations.
Last updated April 2009
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