This is the attitude that Americans share about many products that are really potentially dangerous. In the case of pesticides, this is a mistaken belief.
Pesticides can injure, and perhaps kill, more than just pests.
Used or stored improperly, pesticides represent a threat to your family as well. The threat is a real one. According to federal government statistics, in 1995 nearly 100,000 children nationwide were poisoned or exposed to household pesticides and chlorine. Others belong on this list as well. Since you probably have some of these items in your home right now, it pays to make sure thay are being used and stored properly.