Laboratory studies show that pesticides can cause health problems, such as birth
defects, nerve damage, cancer, and other effects that might occur over a long period of
time. However, these effects depend on how toxic the pesticide is and how much of it
is consumed. Some pesticides also pose unique health risks to
children. For these reasons, the Federal Government, in cooperation with the States,
carefully regulates
pesticides to ensure that their use does not pose unreasonable risks to human health
or the environment. The US EPA pesticides information page provides in-depth information. Details Here Pesticide ingestion and inhalation can damage internal organs, cause cancer, and eventually even cause death. The World Health Organization estimates that one-half of the ground and well water in the U.S. is contaminated with pesticides, resulting in 20,000 deaths each year. This instant, do-it-yourself test monitors water for hazardous levels of pesticides. Testing for pesticides should be done annually. This Pesticides in Water Test Kit utilizes patented laboratory grade test strips for accuracy and reliability. More About: Asbestos VOC's Formaldehyde Mold & Mildew Carbon Monoxide Indoor Air Quality Lead Radon |
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