Pesticides and fertilizers are an integral part of both our nation’s agriculture industry and casual home gardening. As long-term studies are conducted, however, some products that were once thought of as safe, turn out to be quite the opposite, and it’s important that our regulations and industries adapt in order to protect our air, water, and soil. The weed-killer Roundup appears to be the latest in a long line of products that were once thought to be safe, but have been found to cause great damage, including cancer.
As this article explains, the book:
"...explores how glyphosate and Roundup have prompted legal claims by thousands of Americans that it caused their cancers. Gillam exposes in alarming detail how the powerful agrichemical industry has kept consumers in the dark about the chemical that once was called “safe enough to drink.” The company discredited scientists who dug too deeply into the effects of glyphosate on human health and used its powerful political influence in regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect corporate products and profits rather than people."
At ECLLD, we take a holistic approach to our plant treatments for both insects and diseases. We utilize a licensed Holistic Plant Treatment Specialist to treat the underlying issues, as opposed to using a “magic bullet” approach to simply eliminate the symptoms. These treatments are approved by and reported to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, which regularly updates what treatments are acceptable, safe, and allowed in this densely populated urban environment. We’re aware that the gardens we maintain must be a safe and healthy environment for both families and pets, and take that into account with our treatments.