Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County Five steps to protect your family's health and the environment Many common household products may be hazardous to your family's health and the environment. For more information about different types of hazards, follow this link . Reduce your need for yard and garden pesticides.
Pesticides are poisons.
Besides killing bugs and weeds, they may also poison children, irritate eyes or skin, cause cancer or kill birds and fish. Build healthy soil by adding compost or aged manure and using slow-release organic fertilizers. Buy plants that will grow well in the Northwest climate and in your yard. For a list of these plants, follow this link . Try nonchemical products to control pests, such as teflon tape for root weevils or soap and water solution for aphids.