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Safer Pest Control Project
The mission of Safer Pest Control Project is to reduce the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by promoting safer alternatives.
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A Bee- Friendly Garden is a Pesticide- Free Garden
Did you know that there are over 500 species of native bees in Illinois? You can help create a safe place for bees to rest and nest in your garden by creating habitat and providing abundant food sources. Check out our newest fact sheets for some tips on how to do that.
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Boulder, Colorado Is Inspired by SPCP's Campaign “A Healthy Park is a Natural Park”
Check out Boulder’s new campaign that uses SPCP’s successful campaign for the Chicago Park District. We are very proud that our messaging on this issue is influencing other communities.
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Free Bed Bug Training for Chicago Non-Profits
June 6, 2012 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Go to our training page and sign up for this FREE bed bug awareness training for Chicago non-profits and other service providers. That's right, it's free. Now you have no excuse.
Our third in a series of these events will take place at Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave, Chicago. We will be putting on the same event at other venues throughout Chicago (six in all) so check back often for these and other offerings at Safer Pest Control Project. | |
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Pesticide Free Zone
Do you have your Pesticide Free Zone sign?
Let everyone know that your yard is pesticide free and pet and child friendly by posting a pesticide free zone sign. You can post these signs at schools, parks, and businesses. Click here to purchase online, or use our order form.
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Pesticide Registration Doesn’t Mean ‘Safe’
USEPA Bans Most Toxic Rat and Mouse Poisons
Safer Pest Control Project’s consistent message has always been that just because something is available to the average consumer for use doesn’t mean that it’s safe. Think about all the products that have been recalled over the years. Now the U.S. EPA is banning the most dangerous and toxic rat and mouse poisons for sale to residential consumers including most loose bait and pellet products.
“These changes are essential to reduce the thousands of accidental exposures of children that occur every year from rat and mouse control products and also to protect household pets,” said Steve Owens, assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. “Today’s action will help keep our children and pets safe from these poisons.”
Please read more about this ban at the EPA and Beyond Pesticides.
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Rachel Rosenberg, Executive Director, featured in Chicago Tribune about Natural Lawn Care Trend
The front page of the Saturday, June 11th edition Chicago Tribune featured Executive Director, Rachel Rosenberg, discussing Natural Lawn Care as a trend. We hope that you can use the resources on our website to help you make a change to natural lawn care and encourage your city and park district to reduce their pesticide use.
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Dandelion: friend or foe?
Watch Executive Director, Rachel Rosenberg, on WTTW's Chicago Tonight and Listen to Podcast on WGN Radio
Dandelions are popping up around Chicago, especially in Chicago's parks. Rachel explains how dandelions are a sign that pesticides are not being used on a lawn, meaning it is safer for children and pets. Watch the news story. Also listen to her interview on WGN Radio with Mike McConnell (interview starts at 15:45 in podcast).
Not a fan of dandelions in your yard? A lawn maintained with natural lawn care has fewer weed issues and is a healthier lawn overall. Natural lawn care is not the same as no lawn care. Learn more about natural lawn care through our fact sheets.
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