Spring yard work

Now that spring is here, many are out working in their yards. Following is some important information from the National Audubon Society regarding yards that impact birds, butterflies and other living things:

--Nearly 3/4 of all homes use pesticides
--Homeowners apply an estimated 78 million pounds of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides per year to their homes, lawns, and gardens--this does not include what professionals spray in yards and homes each year.
--A U.S. Geological Survey analysis of 20 major river basins and aquifer systems reveals that commonly used lawn and garden pesticides are routinely found in surface and ground water throughout the country.
--Homeowners are using 50% more herbicides than they did 20 years ago
--LAWN PESTICIDES CAUSE THE DEATHS OF AN ESTIMATED 7 MILLION BIRDS PER YEAR
--In a study of pesticide exposure among children living in a major US metro area, traces of garden chemicals were found in 99% of the children tested

There are choices for dealing with bugs, weds and other pests. Check out the Audubon At Home web site

Be Wildlife Friendly, PLANT NATIVE--


SeEtta