This means both inside and outside of your home. Again, this is really important for kids in the home. Asthma, learning disabilities and brain development can be affected by pesticides. Taking simple steps can eliminate the need for pesticides. Don’t leave food out, clean up food residue, wash dishes as they become dirty and seal any entrance points that insects or animals may use to enter the home. Get used to a few weeds, practice organic gardening or lawn care and get rid of the herbicides and pesticides used outside.