Tag: pesticides
member name: Simple Steps
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August 31, 2009 06:19 PM EDT --
By Rob Goodier
The west branch of the Nishnabotna River runs within four miles of Ron Rosmann's farm and pastureland, so he was dismayed when he saw it among a list of dozens of watersheds in the . . .
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February 11, 2009 04:22 PM EST --
Wouldn't it be nice to have a sustainably grown flower garden to enjoy year-round? It's just not possible in many parts of the country. So, is the next best thing a vase of gorgeous flowers? Not . . .
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September 10, 2008 11:39 AM EDT --
Kids grow like weeds, and it's better for their health if they play with weeds, too.
Most American lawns are chock full of chemicals. For kids who play outdoor sports, playing fields can deliver . . .
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May 22, 2008 09:27 AM EDT --
For some of us, there's nothing more satisfying than tinkering in the garden for hours on end. But your hobby shouldn't compromise your health or the planet's, and it doesn't have to. Your . . .
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March 07, 2008 05:36 PM EST --
You'd never tell your child to go play with dangerous chemicals such as pesticides. But even when we take precautions to reduce the use of toxic pesticides in our homes there's still a risk to . . .
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March 04, 2008 04:45 PM EST --
Maybe Popeye should buy organic. Spinach is still a super food to eat, but along with those leafy greens, your family gulps down a dose of pesticides. Some good-for-you foods carry a heavy pesticide load, . . .
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May 02, 2008 12:26 PM EDT --
First the good news. At least we don't have mice. My two clean, lovely cats cover that beat. But cockroaches, we're not so lucky. A few months ago, our family spent a couple of weeks out of town. . . .
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July 07, 2008 09:46 PM EDT --
So maybe there is a reason that roaches have been around for 280 million years. They are hardy little souls. Who was I to think that I could fight these little beasts on my own?
My nightly ritual of . . .
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October 15, 2008 05:24 PM EDT --
Flea and tick treatments may contain toxic chemicals that can poison pets and harm people. Even when applied as instructed on the box, these chemicals are not safe, either for pets or humans. Certain . . .
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June 27, 2008 04:42 PM EDT --
Americans take great pride in perfectly manicured green lawns. Billions of dollars are spent every year caring for them. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of water are used for irrigation. A surprising . . .
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August 15, 2008 01:15 PM EDT --
Plan a picnic and enjoy the fruits of summer. Sunshine, longer days, green grass and summer's bounty of fruit and produce make eating outside a pleasure. Spread a blanket and enjoy the outdoors with . . .
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August 22, 2008 12:14 AM EDT --
As a well-intended pet owner, you might apply off-the-shelf products to your furry friend to help kill fleas and ticks. But those collars, sprays, and dusts contain toxic chemicals that can poison pets . . .
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