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Throw out those fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides and adopt organic pest-control methods that will lead to a healthier habitat for your family and for wildlife. Audubon At Home provides information on natural alternatives to chemical pesticides. Use our web-based resources to develop an environmentally-friendly plan for managing pests in your backyard and, ultimately, protecting water quality.
How will this help?
Nearly 75 percent of all U.S. households use some type of pesticide, often unnecessarily. Those pesticides then work their way back into our food chain. Lawn pesticides cause an estimated 7 million bird deaths each year. In addition, a recent study of pesticide exposure among children living in a major U.S. metropolitan area revealed traces of garden chemicals in 99 percent of the children tested. By eliminating toxic chemicals from your backyard, you can create a healthier environment not only for birds, but for your family.
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Here is some information on how you can live pesticide-free:
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