March 19th Poison Prevention Week
March 19th begins Poison Prevention week that brings attention to the dangers of retail purchased poisons through the limited and proper use of fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, or rodenticides. An IPM or integrated pest management program (www.epa.gov/managing-pests-schools/introduction-integrated-pest-management) should always be used to control unwanted insects and rodents that include sanitation, trapping and environmental changes. Domestic and wild animals are vulnerable to poisoning by eating unprotected insect and rodent poisonous bait products that are not stored safely or are not used in Tier 1 protective cases. As well, our medication such as aspirin, ibuprofen, dietary supplements and vitamins (iron or vitamin D) can be harmful to pets. Contact with these substances can make animals more vulnerable to diseases, decrease food intake, diminished immune system, and liver retained toxins. Health Canada also recommends that all household cleaners, chemicals, poison and medicines be locked cabinets and certainly out of the reach of children and pets.
gogreenpestcontrol.ca Ladner Tsawwassen Delta B.C. randy Bilesky
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