On April 6, 2011 the US Senate voted on four separate proposals to block or delay efforts by the EPA to reduce carbon pollution. The House of Representatives passed Rep. Upton’s “Dirty Air Act” — legislation that would permanently allow our nation’s biggest polluters to dump unlimited amounts of dangerous carbon pollution into our air. [Read the Rest...]
(DALLAS – March 22, 2011) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) $352,000 to support work for a comprehensive survey of the nation’s wetlands. The National Wetland Conditions Assessment is a statistical survey of wetlands in the United States. The survey is designed to assess the condition of [Read the Rest...]
Mold on wood patio furniture and decks can cause deterioration over time. It’s best to remove mold as soon as you see it with a natural, non toxic cleaner that will not harm animals, children, or plants. There are many commercially available options to remove mold on wood but there are also inexpensive home remedies [Read the Rest...]
Fleas! They’re back and everyone loathes these blood-sucking parasites. Getting rid of fleas can be a tedious and ongoing battle. But at Wondercide, we strive to arm you with only what works and what is safe for you, your pets, and the environment. Getting rid of fleas seems difficult, but it can be achieved with [Read the Rest...]
Texas A&M Receives EPA Grant to Address Pesticides Use (DALLAS – March 2, 2011) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $53,000 to Texas AgriLife Extension Service to promote Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The project will develop data to track patterns of insecticide use and how it affects black margined aphids. IPM is an [Read the Rest...]
It doesn’t! Chemical pesticides are neuro toxins, causing neurological disorders and disease. As a chemical-free flea, tick and insect spray, EVOLV™ is completely different. In most cases, chemical-based treatments work by introducing toxins into your pet’s bloodstream. When insects or parasites bite them, they ingest the spot drop (also referred to as “spot on”) treatment which [Read the Rest...]
For the first time in more than 40 years, the President’s Cancer Panel addressed the role of environmental contamination in cancer incidence. The report opens with the observation that “…the true burden of environmentally induced cancer has been grossly underestimated.” The panel calls for a comprehensive agenda to address environmental contaminants and protection of human [Read the Rest...]
Anyone who has ever had bedbugs knows that the problem isn’t really the damage they do, but trying to get rid of bedbugs. Most pesticides won’t kill bedbugs, which leads to complicated freezing procedures, followed by an enormous amount of laundry and buying new furniture. This week, researchers at Ohio State conducted a genetic analysis [Read the Rest...]
Fleas and ticks are a nuisance, and they can even be a health hazard. Even though we have many available options to control fleas and ticks without resorting to dangerous chemicals, the Environmental Protection Agency still allows some harmful pesticides to be used in flea collars. Flea collars with the pesticide propoxur are a particular [Read the Rest...]
Texas Politicians Attack Environmental Health Protections A conversation with EPA Region 6 Administrator and environmental health advocates about the hidden dangers of chemical pollution in Texas. Broadcast Live on KPFT Houston, 90.1fm, and live on www.kpft.org (Houston) Why did a Corpus Christi woman stand up at the White House last month and loudly demand protection [Read the Rest...]
