U.S. Lawn Pesticide Use | Political Report Cards

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U.S. LAWN PESTICIDE USE

Of 30 commonly used lawn pesticides 13 are probable or possible carcinogens, 13 are linked with birth defects, 21 with reproductive effects, 15 with neurotoxicity, 26 with liver or kidney damage, 27 are sensitizers and/or irritants, and 11 have the potential to disrupt the endocrine hormonal system.