A great many useful products - including pesticides - must be used with care. When used properly, pesticides are entirely safe. Stringent regulatory systems require pest control products to undergo a rigorous testing and clearance process. These examinations include safety to the applicator and consumer, product effectiveness, environmental impact and field-testing.

Yes. Because endocrine disruptors affect the development of the body's vital organs and hormonal systems, infants, children and developing fetuses are more vulnerable to exposure. And as was the case with DES, parents' exposure to certain chemicals may produce unexpected -- and tragic -- effects in their children, even decades later.

Regulatory Agency to ensure that pesticides approved for use in Canada do not pose unacceptable health risks. The PMRA's evaluation includes consideration of all population groups, including adults, teenagers, children, infants and the unborn. When considering the acceptability of a new pesticide or a pesticide under re-evaluation, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency specifically takes into consideration whether there is a possibility that children are exposed.

Children who live in housing built before 1950 and not well-maintained are at greatest risk because that the lead-based paint used in these buildings is now chipping, flaking, cracking, etc. Intact paint does not present a risk to children unless it is on building components such as windows and doors that are subject to friction and impact through normal use.

Yes, both children an adults face the risk of an air bag injury or death if they are position too close to the air bag or fail to use proper restraints. As of November 1, 1997, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has confirmed that 49 young children have died, all on the passenger side. Thirty-eight adults have died--35 drivers and 3 passengers.

Milky Spore does not affect pets, beneficial insects, fish, bees, birds, other animals, plants, or man. It is not a poison.

The best lawns on the street are often the organically maintained ones. Chemically-dependent lush, green lawns are prone to disease. Many lawn care companies and garden centres now specialize in organic gardening and non-chemical alternatives and can offer expert advice and service. There are numerous successful Ottawa organic lawn care companies. To find one near you, please click here for a listing.

Avoid using pesticides in your home or yard, or on your pet -- use baits or traps instead, keepin your home especially clean to prevent ant or roach infestations. Find out if pesticides are used in your child's school or day care center and campaign for non-toxic alternatives. Avoid heating food in plastic containers, or storing fatty foods in plastic containers or plastic wrap. Do not give young children soft plastic teethers or toys, since these leach potential endocrine disrupting chemicals.

The risk of HIV exposure during competitive sports is proportional to the risk of direct blood to blood contact. The risk of blood to blood contact during school supervised play is very minimal since this would require that two players with uncovered wounds come in direct contact with each other.

Contact the Colorado Department of Agriculture Plant Industries Division at (303) 239-4139 for pesticide licensing/certification information.

Children have been reported to be at greater risk than adults for certain types of radiation exposure. However there are currently no conclusive data on children are at greater risk than adults from exposure to radon gas. Back to the Top

Milky Spore does not affect pets, beneficial insects, fish, bees, birds, other animals, plants, or man. It is not a poison.

All herbicide treated lawns should be allowed to completely dry before allowing pets or people to re-enter.

HFE related iron overload is not known to occur in youths. The iron accumulation process in classic HHC is very slow and takes 20-30 years to manifest in symptoms or organ damage. Newborns and infants have a naturally high iron saturation and ferritin, which can be misleading and inappropriately attributed to iron loading. There is a form of juvenile hemochromatosis, but this form is caused by genes other than HFE.

It is very normal for young children to put things in their mouths. Eating lead paint chips and lead dust is a very common cause of lead poisoning in young children. Young children are also very active and like to explore. A child can crawl on the floor and reach windows, walls, railings or doors. All of these areas can be sources of peeling and chipping lead-based paint or leaded dust. Even toys and food that have fallen on the floor can be coated with lead dust.

There is evidence that inflammatory bowel disease occurs more commonly in close relatives than amongst unrelated people. This suggests that there may be an inherited factor which puts people at risk of IBD. If you intend to have children, discuss this with your doctor.

Tests have been conducted which demonstrate that blood, and all other body fluids, are repelled by the film created by the products. Therefore, blood in direct contact with the skin is less likely to be absorbed and much more readily removed. The best way to use them together is to apply whatever cream or lotion desired, rub them very thoroughly into the skin, then wash away any residue which may be left on the surface of the skin. Then apply the product as described on the label of the product.

For individuals who may come in contact with blood or other body fluids during their work these precautions include but are not limited to the following: never recap needles, dispose of used needles and other sharps, wear vinyl or latex gloves when coming in contact with body fluids, proper hand washing, and never reusing gloves.

with any pesticide, you should avoid any unnecessary exposure. Although spraying to eliminate adult mosquitoes has not been ruled out--individual counties will make spraying decisions according to their individual needs--such measures will be used only as a last resort. Avoid eye contact with the spray if you have to be outside. If you do get pesticides in your eyes, rinse them immediately with water.

Only pesticides which do not pose an unacceptable risk of cancer in humans are registered for use in Canada. Detailed risk assessements and very large margins of safety are built into the human health evaluations that the PMRA carries out on proposed pesticides so that Canadians will be protected from risks such as cancer. The first step in a human health evaluation is an examination of scientific studies to determine if the pesticide causes adverse effects in laboratory animals.

Pesticides are not a known risk factor for the development of asthma. Currently accepted risk factors for asthma in children are indoor environmental tobacco smoke, household dust mites, cockroaches, cat's fungal spores and outdoor smog. The PMRA conducts a thorough assessment of pesticides before their use is permitted in Canada. These assessments are carried out in order to ensure that pesticides do not pose a health risk to Canadians.

a general rule of thumb 24 hours. You will know an application has occurred because of the placement of our lawn application sign near the corner of the driveway. We recommend that the applied products be watered in and dry before you allow extensive use of the treated area by pets or children. We anticipate no problem if the pet is going out and coming right in.

Common pets like dogs and cats have similar susceptibility to pesticides as humans. However, they do not wear protective clothing. Pet habits, such a grooming, can also increase the risk of exposure. Pets such as birds, fish or amphibians, may be much more sensitive to certain pesticides. The risk from exposure to the same dose is greater for smaller animals.

We take special care with children and pets. Children need to leave during the treatment and may return 2-3 hours after completion. We ask that during treatments, you either put your pets in a room that is not being treated or remove them from the structure until the materials we have used are dry. Fish tanks need to be covered.

Yes, but you will need to socialize them at first to make sure the pet that was there first will accept them. Cavaliers love children but they need to be supervised with the puppy and allow the puppy to have lots of nap time. Young children should be made to sit down when they are holding the puppy.

We have many volunteer placements with direct patient contact. For those placements, we offer suggestions at orientation to help you interact successfully with the children. In addition, a staff member is always present when you are volunteering to answer any questions you might have. We also have clerical placements for those who would like to help the hospital in some way but are not comfortable working directly with the children.

Exposure to pyrethrins and pyrethroids can be reduced by exercising care when using pesticides containing these compounds around the house, on pets, and on children and by storing them properly. Certain pyrethroids are sprayed to control mosquitos during the spring and summer; remaining indoors and closing your windows while your neighborhood is being sprayed will lessen your exposure.

In most situations, there is no need to reduce one's exposure to manganese because it is an essential nutrient for good health. Excess levels of manganese may be present in soils, especially at or near hazardous waste sites. Therefore, it is important to discourage hand-to-mouth activity in young children, especially near hazardous waste sites or in areas that may have increased manganese levels in the soil. Manganese is also present in pesticides that may be used around the home.