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Be sure to take measures to protect yourself this tick season.\r\n\r\nVisit the Illinois Department of Public Health’s website for information about prevention and control of <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/pccommonticks.htm\">common ticks</a>.','Collaboration on Tick Control at the Federal Level','','inherit','closed','open','','1555-revision-v1','','','2014-05-08 19:33:03','2014-05-08 19:33:03','',1555,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1555-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1561,2,'2014-05-14 19:27:51','2014-05-14 19:27:51','','MPAC Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM','','inherit','closed','open','','mpac-pest-control-companies-that-provide-ipm','','','2014-05-14 19:27:51','2014-05-14 19:27:51','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(1562,2,'2014-05-14 19:28:23','2014-05-14 19:28:23','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back ! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-Pest-Control-Operator-for-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator for Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a> <a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-05-14 19:28:23','2014-05-14 19:28:23','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1566,2,'2014-05-14 20:26:54','2014-05-14 20:26:54','<p class=\"articleTitle\" style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For the fifth year, the <a href=\"http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/\">Chicago Park District</a> is partnering with <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a> to offer park visitors a safer and healthier park by limiting the use of pesticides in our parks. Each spring, residents may see dandelions growing in neighborhood parks throughout Chicago, signifying a chemical-free park that’s safe for play. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">“The Park District strives to keep our Chicago parks a healthy place for everyone,” said Mike Kelly, Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO. “We are encouraging all Chicago residents to follow the Park District’s example and use more <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care techniques</a> that will keep your lawn safe and healthy.”</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #666666;\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1660 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dandelions-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"dandelions\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To minimize the negative environmental impact of pesticides, close to 90 percent of Chicago parks avoid the use of chemicals that are sprayed to control weeds. Following natural lawn care basics, the Park District mows turf grass to keep weeds down, keeping the grass three inches high. This allows the roots to grow strong and access water deep in the ground, resulting in taller grass that naturally shades out some weeds. Even after being cut, dandelion flowers are persistent and sometimes grow back overnight. However, the sight of dandelions indicates the grass is safe for all park patrons to play on and enjoy.</span></p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">“Midwest Pesticide Action Center applauds the Chicago Park District’s commitment to limit the use of pesticides in order to create healthy places to play,” says Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of Midwest Pesticide Action Center.  “Follow these four simple and cost-effective tips, and you too can enjoy a beautiful yard that is safe for children, pets, and the environment.”</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> </span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Four <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care Tips</a></span></div>\r\n<ul style=\"color: #666666;\">\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Water Deeply and Infrequently:</span>  This encourages deep root growth.  One inch per week is ideal.  You can easily measure that amount by placing a cup in your yard while watering.  When your sprinkler fills it one inch deep, your watering for the week is done.  Water early in the morning to minimize disease problems.</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Mow High:</span>  Keep your lawn mowed at three inches or higher.  This will increase the root strength and naturally shade out weeds.  Don’t mow your lawn unless it needs it.  This creates healthy grass that can withstand drought and stay green longer.</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Use Organic Fertilizer: </span> Commercial fertilizers easily wash away, polluting nearby lakes and streams.  Many contain toxic weed killers.  Choose an organic fertilizer to capture and deliver nutrients in the lawn throughout the growing season.  Keep grass clippings on the lawn as they are an excellent natural fertilizer.</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Weed Naturally: </span> Proper lawn care maintenance naturally <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\">eliminates most weeds</a>.  Annual reseeding gives grass an advantage over weeds. Avoid using pesticides, as they can harm other beneficial living things such as bees, birds and fish.  The right tool makes quick work of weeding. After pulling weeds, use grass seed and soil to fill in the hole.  Your lawn will be strong and healthy as a result.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #000000;\">Healthy Parks Campaign</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">​Our <i style=\"color: #302c29;\">A Healthy Park is a Natural Park</i> campaign is an outreach initiative designed to help communities adopt sustainable landscape maintenance practices that do not rely on the use of toxic chemicals. <a title=\"Maintaining Healthy Parks\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/maintaining-healthy-parks/\">Learn more about it here.</a></span></div>','Chicago Park District Continues to Limit Use of Pesticides','','publish','closed','open','','chicago-park-district-continues-to-limit-use-of-pesticides','','','2014-07-29 21:14:40','2014-07-29 21:14:40','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1566',0,'post','',0),(1567,2,'2014-05-14 20:25:48','2014-05-14 20:25:48','<h1 class=\"articleTitle\" style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Chicago Park District Continues to Limit Use of Pesticides</h1>\r\n<p class=\"date\" style=\"font-weight: 300; color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">For the fifth year, the Chicago Park District is partnering with Midwest Pesticide Action Center to offer park visitors a safer and healthier park by limiting the use of pesticides in our parks. Each spring, residents may see dandelions growing in neighborhood parks throughout Chicago, signifying a chemical-free park that’s safe for play. </span></p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"> </span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">“The Park District strives to keep our Chicago parks a healthy place for everyone,” said Mike Kelly, Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO. “We are encouraging all Chicago residents to follow the Park District’s example and use more natural lawn care techniques that will keep your lawn safe and healthy.”</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"> </span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">To minimize the negative environmental impact of pesticides, close to 90 percent of Chicago parks avoid the use of chemicals that are sprayed to control weeds. Following natural lawn care basics, the Park District mows turf grass to keep weeds down, keeping the grass three inches high. This allows the roots to grow strong and access water deep in the ground, resulting in taller grass that naturally shades out some weeds. Even after being cut, dandelion flowers are persistent and sometimes grow back overnight. However, the sight of dandelions indicates the grass is safe for all park patrons to play on and enjoy.</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"> </span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">“Midwest Pesticide Action Center applauds the Chicago Park District’s commitment to limit the use of pesticides in order to create healthy places to play,” says Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of Midwest Pesticide Action Center.  “Follow these four simple and cost-effective tips, and you too can enjoy a beautiful yard that is safe for children, pets, and the environment.”</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"> </span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Four Natural Lawn Care Tips</span></div>\r\n<ul style=\"color: #666666;\">\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Water Deeply and Infrequently:</span>  This encourages deep root growth.  One inch per week is ideal.  You can easily measure that amount by placing a cup in your yard while watering.  When your sprinkler fills it one inch deep, your watering for the week is done.  Water early in the morning to minimize disease problems.</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Mow High:</span>  Keep your lawn mowed at three inches or higher.  This will increase the root strength and naturally shade out weeds.  Don’t mow your lawn unless it needs it.  This creates healthy grass that can withstand drought and stay green longer.</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Use Organic Fertilizer: </span> Commercial fertilizers easily wash away, polluting nearby lakes and streams.  Many contain toxic weed killers.  Choose an organic fertilizer to capture and deliver nutrients in the lawn throughout the growing season.  Keep grass clippings on the lawn as they are an excellent natural fertilizer.</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Weed Naturally: </span> Proper lawn care maintenance naturally eliminates most weeds.  Annual reseeding gives grass an advantage over weeds. Avoid using pesticides, as they can harm other beneficial living things such as bees, birds and fish.  The right tool makes quick work of weeding. After pulling weeds, use grass seed and soil to fill in the hole.  Your lawn will be strong and healthy as a result.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Healthy Parks Campaign</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">​Our <i style=\"color: #302c29;\">A Healthy Park is a Natural Park</i> campaign is an outreach initiative designed to help communities adopt sustainable landscape maintenance practices that do not rely on the use of toxic chemicals. <a title=\"Maintaining Healthy Parks\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/maintaining-healthy-parks/\">Learn more about it here.</a></span></div>','Chicago Park District Continues to Limit Use of Pesticides','','inherit','closed','open','','1566-revision-v1','','','2014-05-14 20:25:48','2014-05-14 20:25:48','',1566,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1566-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1568,2,'2014-05-14 20:26:28','2014-05-14 20:26:28','<p class=\"articleTitle\" style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">For the fifth year, the Chicago Park District is partnering with Midwest Pesticide Action Center to offer park visitors a safer and healthier park by limiting the use of pesticides in our parks. Each spring, residents may see dandelions growing in neighborhood parks throughout Chicago, signifying a chemical-free park that’s safe for play. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">“The Park District strives to keep our Chicago parks a healthy place for everyone,” said Mike Kelly, Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO. “We are encouraging all Chicago residents to follow the Park District’s example and use more natural lawn care techniques that will keep your lawn safe and healthy.”</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">To minimize the negative environmental impact of pesticides, close to 90 percent of Chicago parks avoid the use of chemicals that are sprayed to control weeds. Following natural lawn care basics, the Park District mows turf grass to keep weeds down, keeping the grass three inches high. This allows the roots to grow strong and access water deep in the ground, resulting in taller grass that naturally shades out some weeds. Even after being cut, dandelion flowers are persistent and sometimes grow back overnight. However, the sight of dandelions indicates the grass is safe for all park patrons to play on and enjoy.</span></p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">“Midwest Pesticide Action Center applauds the Chicago Park District’s commitment to limit the use of pesticides in order to create healthy places to play,” says Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of Midwest Pesticide Action Center.  “Follow these four simple and cost-effective tips, and you too can enjoy a beautiful yard that is safe for children, pets, and the environment.”</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"> </span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Four Natural Lawn Care Tips</span></div>\r\n<ul style=\"color: #666666;\">\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Water Deeply and Infrequently:</span>  This encourages deep root growth.  One inch per week is ideal.  You can easily measure that amount by placing a cup in your yard while watering.  When your sprinkler fills it one inch deep, your watering for the week is done.  Water early in the morning to minimize disease problems.</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Mow High:</span>  Keep your lawn mowed at three inches or higher.  This will increase the root strength and naturally shade out weeds.  Don’t mow your lawn unless it needs it.  This creates healthy grass that can withstand drought and stay green longer.</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Use Organic Fertilizer: </span> Commercial fertilizers easily wash away, polluting nearby lakes and streams.  Many contain toxic weed killers.  Choose an organic fertilizer to capture and deliver nutrients in the lawn throughout the growing season.  Keep grass clippings on the lawn as they are an excellent natural fertilizer.</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Weed Naturally: </span> Proper lawn care maintenance naturally eliminates most weeds.  Annual reseeding gives grass an advantage over weeds. Avoid using pesticides, as they can harm other beneficial living things such as bees, birds and fish.  The right tool makes quick work of weeding. After pulling weeds, use grass seed and soil to fill in the hole.  Your lawn will be strong and healthy as a result.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Healthy Parks Campaign</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">​Our <i style=\"color: #302c29;\">A Healthy Park is a Natural Park</i> campaign is an outreach initiative designed to help communities adopt sustainable landscape maintenance practices that do not rely on the use of toxic chemicals. <a title=\"Maintaining Healthy Parks\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/maintaining-healthy-parks/\">Learn more about it here.</a></span></div>','Chicago Park District Continues to Limit Use of Pesticides','','inherit','closed','open','','1566-revision-v1','','','2014-05-14 20:26:28','2014-05-14 20:26:28','',1566,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1566-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1574,2,'2014-05-14 20:58:02','2014-05-14 20:58:02','','Home','','inherit','closed','open','','36-revision-v1','','','2014-05-14 20:58:02','2014-05-14 20:58:02','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1575,2,'2014-05-14 21:01:02','2014-05-14 21:01:02','','Picture1','','inherit','closed','open','','picture1','','','2014-05-14 21:01:02','2014-05-14 21:01:02','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Picture1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1576,2,'2014-05-14 21:01:22','2014-05-14 21:01:22','','Home','','inherit','closed','open','','36-revision-v1','','','2014-05-14 21:01:22','2014-05-14 21:01:22','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1578,2,'2014-05-19 19:00:37','2014-05-19 19:00:37','<h1>Jobs and Internships at Midwest Pesticide Action Center</h1>\r\n<h3>Jobs</h3>\r\n<h4>Program Manager, Outdoor Spaces.</h4>\r\nMPAC is seeking an individual interested in part-time employment (20 hours/week) with a keen interest in the sustainable management of outdoor spaces through the promotion of Natural Lawn Care. The position will require experience in developing education and training programs, including:\r\n\r\n1) creating presentations and resources;\r\n2) coordinating events;\r\n3) performing outreach; and\r\n4) promoting sustainable policy.\r\n\r\n<strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong>\r\n\r\nDevelop and manage education and outreach campaigns around the use of pesticides in outdoor environments;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Effectively communicate technical information to a variety of audiences by creating literature, presentations, blog posts, news articles, etc.;</li>\r\n	<li>Research and assimilate innovations, health risks and other issues associated with pesticide use and pest control;</li>\r\n	<li>Collect, maintain, and analyze data relevant to outreach efforts;</li>\r\n	<li>Monitor and leverage ongoing trends in the use of pesticides outdoors and their alternatives;</li>\r\n	<li>Assist with reviewing and creating deliverables for grant proposals and preparing grant reports;</li>\r\n	<li>Other activities include: office administrative duties and assisting with fundraising activities.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Qualifications:</strong>\r\n\r\nSuccessful applicants with have the following qualifications:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Demonstrated interest in MPAC\'s mission;</li>\r\n	<li>Bachelors or Master\'s degree in environmental studies, natural science, biology, earth science, soil sciences or related field including course work in water quality or water resource management;</li>\r\n	<li>One to three years of experience in health/environmental advocacy or policy work;</li>\r\n	<li>Experience in public speaking, teaching, or training;</li>\r\n	<li>Experience in program development, implementation and evaluation;</li>\r\n	<li>Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work as part of a team;</li>\r\n	<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills;</li>\r\n	<li>Knowledge of pesticides, the pest control industry and /or the landscape industry, preferred but not required;</li>\r\n	<li>Analytical skills, including a knowledge of basic statistical concepts and reporting mechanisms for grant reports;</li>\r\n	<li>Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel;</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>How to Apply: </strong>\r\n\r\nPlease e-mail a cover letter, resume to Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director, Midwest Pesticide Action Center at <a style=\"color: #0090e6;\" href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> . You may also mail it to 4611 N. Ravenswood, Ste. 107 Chicago, IL 60640. Please do not phone with questions regarding the hiring process.\r\n<h3>Internships</h3>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center welcomes interns from all fields of study and backgrounds with an interest in our work. Applicants are considered throughout the year for internships typically starting in January, June, and September.\r\n\r\nPlease send a cover letter and resume to Midwest Pesticide Action Center at:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> or,<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Intern-Webpage.pdf\">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center\r\n4611 N. 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We are the only organization in the Midwest dedicated to protecting people and the environment from the serious impacts of pesticides. Recognition for our successful programs includes an Environmental Protection Agency Children’s Environmental Health Award, an Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Award, and a Governor\'s Pollution Prevention Award.\r\n\r\nIn 2013, after a thoughtful evaluation that included input from our staff, board, and stakeholders, we changed our name from Safer Pest Control Project to Midwest Pesticide Action Center. This new incarnation reinforces our core commitment and mission: to reduce the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by promoting safer alternatives. As Midwest Pesticide Action Center, we will continue to address issues related to pesticide use, while expanding our reach throughout the<a name=\"Staff\"></a> Midwest.\r\n<h2>Staff</h2>\r\n<h3>Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director</h3>\r\nRuth Kerzee, Executive Director, has been on Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s staff since 2005. During her tenure, Ms. Kerzee has been responsible for Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s work related to promoting Integrated Pest Management in schools and childcare facilities, and primary responsibility for developing the Integrated Pest Management in housing program. Ms. Kerzee is also responsible for all executive duties such as generating evaluative programs and strategizing on the growth and development of the organization. She has a Master’s of Science degree in Public Health from the University of Illinois Chicago, more than 15 years of experience working on occupational and environmental health issues, and is a licensed pest control technician. <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.201 </strong><a href=\"mailto:rkerzee@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\"><b>rkerzee@pesticideaction.org</b></a>\r\n<h3>Kristin Weiss, Development Director</h3>\r\nKristin Weiss, Development Director, directs Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s fundraising efforts. Ms. Weiss earned her undergraduate degree in Marketing and Communications from Washington University in St. Louis. She has more than 12 years experience in development, including work for Chicago Children’s Choir, Common Threads, and Heartland Alliance for Human Needs &amp; Human Rights. <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.208 <a href=\"mailto:kweiss@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">kweiss@pesticideaction.org</a></strong>\r\n<h3>Nishaat Yunus, Program and Communications Manager</h3>\r\nNishaat Yunus, Program and Communications Manager, leads and implements Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s integrated marketing campaign and housing program. Ms. Yunus has a dual Bachelors of Science in Chemistry and Science, Technology, and Society from Butler University. As communications manager, Ms. Yunus oversaw the development of Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s new website and social media strategy and has primary responsibility for keeping the information updated, engaging and timely. Previously, she worked with the Center for Urban Ecology in Indianapolis. Most recently, she worked as a Research Fellow at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Great Lakes National Program<a name=\"Board\"></a> Office. <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.203 <a href=\"mailto:nyunus@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">nyunus@pesticideaction.org</a></strong>\r\n<h3>Julia Jensen, Project Assistant</h3>\r\nJulia Jensen has been with Midwest Pesticide Action Center since 2013. Ms. Jensen started as an intern and has matriculated into her position as Midwest Pesticide Action Center\'s Project Assistant, where she assists with communications and programmatic work. Ms. Jensen has a Bachelor\'s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a double major in Biological Aspects of Conservation and Environmental Studies. She also works part-time at Openlands, a regional conservation organization, as a Communications Assistant. <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext. 204 <a href=\"mailto:jjensen@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">jjensen@pesticideaction.org</a></strong>\r\n<h2>Board of Directors</h2>\r\n<strong>Meleah A. 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Professor, Kansas State University, Department of Entomology\r\n<strong>Jay Feldman</strong>, Executive Director, Beyond Pesticides\r\n<strong>Kevin Greene</strong>, Associate Director, IL EPA, Office of Pollution Prevention\r\n<strong>Keith Harley</strong>, J.D. Environmental Law Program Director, Chicago Legal Clinic\r\n<strong>Marc Lame</strong>, Ph.D. Clinical Assistant Professor, Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs\r\n<strong>Philip Landrigan, M.D., M.Sc</strong>. Dean for Global Health, Ethel M. Wise, Professor and Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Professor Pediatrics, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Director, Children\'s Environmental Health Center\r\n<strong>Peter Orris</strong>, Professor of Internal and Preventative Medicine, Rush University College of Medicine; Adjunct Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Illinois School of Public Health; and Adjunct Professor of Preventative Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School\r\n<strong>Rachel Rosenberg</strong>, Manager, Corporate Relations, Chicago Botanic Garden; Former Executive Director, Safer Pest Control Project\r\n<strong>Kim Stone</strong>, Councilwoman, City of Highland Park; Former Associate Director, Safer Pest Control Project\r\n<strong>Jill Viehweg</strong>, Director of Foundation and Government Relations, Denver Museum of Nature and Science; Founding Executive Director, Safer<a name=\"Partners\"></a> Pest Control Project\r\n<h2>Partners and Supporters</h2>\r\nPeter and Lucy Ascoli Family Fund\r\n<a href=\"http://www.boeing.com/boeing/\" target=\"_blank\">The Boeing Company</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Boston Foundation Philancon Fund</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.chicagowilderness.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Wilderness</a>\r\n<a href=\"https://bouldercolorado.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Boulder</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en.html\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://cityofevanston.org/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Evanston</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clifbarfamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Clif Bar Family Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.cornelldouglas.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Cornell Douglas Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.earthshare-illinois.org/\" target=\"_blank\">EarthShare Illinois</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Protection Agency</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://greatlakesrestoration.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Great Lakes Restoration Initiative</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Department of Public Health</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.iisgcp.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.nchh.org/\" target=\"_blank\">National Center for Healthy Housing</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.panna.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Action Network of North America</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.patagonia.com/us/home\" target=\"_blank\">Patagonia</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.piercefamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Pierce Family Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.polkbrosfdn.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Polk Bros. 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Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\" target=\"blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back ! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a> <a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-05-21 20:33:24','2014-05-21 20:33:24','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1588,2,'2014-06-03 20:43:41','2014-06-03 20:43:41','','Home','','inherit','closed','open','','36-revision-v1','','','2014-06-03 20:43:41','2014-06-03 20:43:41','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1590,2,'2014-06-03 20:59:52','2014-06-03 20:59:52','<h1><img class=\"wp-image-247 aligncenter\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Neighborhood-Street.bmp\" alt=\"Neighborhood Street\" width=\"500\" height=\"608\" /></h1>\r\n<h1>Making Healthy Decisions in Your Home</h1>\r\nYou can limit the pesticide exposure of you, your family, and the environment by making healthy decisions in your yard and home. Pesticides can enter our homes on our shoes and clothes when we walk through chemically treated lawns, when we use chemicals to control pests like ants and cockroaches, and when we purchase certain foods. Reducing exposure to these toxic chemicals begins at home and you can start by following these simple tips. To view a full list of all of our resources <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">click here.</a>\r\n\r\nContinue reading for: <a href=\"#Stewardship\">Stewardship Begins in Your Backyard</a>, <a href=\"#IndoorPests\">Control Indoor Pests in a Smart Way</a>, <a href=\"#HirePestControl\">Hiring a Pest Control Provider</a>, <a href=\"#BedBugs\">Beat Back Bed Bugs</a>,<a name=\"Stewardship\"></a> <a href=\"#SmartFood\">Make Smart Food Choices</a>\r\n<h3>Stewardship Begins in Your Backyard</h3>\r\nLawns comprise nearly one-quarter of urban and suburban landscapes. Caring for them responsibly by limiting the amount of water, fertilizers, and pesticides we apply can have a huge impact on our health and environment. For in-depth information, please see our <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">resources page</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Start with a soil test. </strong>Test your soil every three to five years to help determine exactly what you need to keep it healthy.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Fertilize organically.</strong> Switch to an organic fertilizer made from plant or animal materials. These fertilizers allow the grass to absorb nutrients gradually because excess nutrients bind to soil rather than running off into our sewers, lakes, and rivers.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Diversify your lawn.</strong> Turf grass requires lots of maintenance because it is not native to our region. Plant other ground cover, bushes, and trees that are more suitable for our climate and light conditions.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Water properly.</strong> Water deeply and infrequently early in the morning to minimize evaporation and safeguard against fungus. Ideally, you want one inch of water delivered once a week.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Mow correctly.</strong> Mow your lawn to at least three inches high. Correct mowing will increase the strength of the root system and naturally shade out weeds.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Banish weeds naturally.</strong> All of these proper lawn care tips will help banish weeds naturally. Other products such as corn meal gluten applied in early spring can also help.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Hire a natural lawn care provider.</strong> Midwest Pesticide Action Center works with landscape contractors across the Midwest to provide training and<a name=\"IndoorPests\"></a> resources.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Control Indoor Pests in a Smart Way</h3>\r\nOver the years, many Americans have relied on synthetic pesticides to control pests. Integrated Pest Management is a smarter, safer way to deal with pests. By blocking a pest’s access to food, water, and shelter, you will have fewer pests in your home and need fewer pesticides. For in-depth information, please see our <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">resources page</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Keep pests out.</strong> Caulk, cement, or otherwise seal cracks and holes on the outside of your home, install door sweeps and avoid propping doors open. Make sure window screens are free of tears.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Remove access </strong>to food and water. Practice good sanitation, especially in areas where food is cooked, stored, or eaten. Clean behind appliances often, and seal food in pest-proof containers. Make sure all garbage cans have tight-fitting lids. Repair leaky pipes and remove standing water. Keep drains clean and unclogged.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Reduce shelter.</strong> Get rid of clutter. A messy room provides many hiding place for pests. Seal holes in the walls including intentional ones for plumbing or electrical cords.  Seal gaps along baseboards or backsplashes around sinks. Use open shelving that is easy to clean under.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Routinely monitor</strong> for pests so you can you spot a problem early. Place sticky traps in the pest prone areas of kitchens, bathrooms, pantries, closets, or problem areas and check them often.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Treat </strong>existing problems. Stop routine pesticide spraying. Only use pesticides after the above items have been completed. Choose least-toxic approaches first, like traps and bait stations, over sprayed or dusted pesticides.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Hire</strong> a qualified pest control operator. You may need more than these recommendations. A qualified pest control operator can be a great asset in controlling pests safely and <a name=\"HirePestControl\"></a> effectively.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Hiring a Pest Control Provider</h3>\r\nIf you have consistent pest problems, or manage a multi-unit building, we recommend you contract with a licensed pest control provider. They can help identify problem areas in your home and coordinate a monitoring and treatment plan that utilizes the practices of Integrated Pest Management. Midwest Pesticide Action Center has developed the following factsheet to help you make an informed decision when selecting a pest control operator. <a name=\"BedBugs\"></a> <em><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\"> How Do I Know I\'m Receiving Integrated Pest Management?</a></em>\r\n<h3>Beat Back Bed Bugs</h3>\r\nBed bugs are one of the most persistent problems to plague our homes. Bed bugs are small, flat insects that feed on us as food. Spotting bed bugs early is the key to preventing their spread. Below are some practices to help catch a bed bug problem early. The smaller the infestation, the easier it is to control. For in-depth information, please see our <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">resources page</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Be on the lookout</strong> for signs of infestations especially around sleeping areas. Signs include: live bugs, dark brown or black spots on bedding, carpets, walls and furniture.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Launder</strong> bedding often. A hot clothes dryer will kill bed bugs in all stages of development. Use it for pillows, stuffed animals, and even “dry clean only” items.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Paint and caulk</strong> around sleeping areas such as baseboards, windows, and bed frames to seal hiding spots.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Inspect used furniture</strong> or other items closely before bringing them into your home. Look for signs of infestations in cushions, zippers, seams, and underneath including springs and frames.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Take extra care when traveling</strong> or staying in a new place. Bed bugs can hitch a ride home on your clothing or luggage.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Hire a professional</strong> if you think you have an infestation. These pests are tenacious and are best left to<a name=\"SmartFood\"></a> the professionals.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a title=\"Bed Bug Monitor\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Bed-Bug-Monitor-Instructions.pdf\">Create your own bed bug monitor.</a>\r\n<h3>Make Smart Food Choices</h3>\r\nMuch of our pesticide exposure comes from the food we eat. Conventionally grown produce is treated with insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other pesticides. These pesticides can accumulate up the food chain into foods we eat like milk, butter and meat. They also negatively affect the honeybee and other pollinator populations.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Buy organic</strong> produce when possible.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Thoroughly wash and peel</strong> conventionally grown produce before cooking or eating it to remove any pesticides that may be on its surface.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Trim</strong> fat and skin off conventionally fed meat and poultry to reduce your consumption of pesticides that accumulate in animal fat.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Be especially mindful</strong> of what you feed children. Pound for pound, they eat more food and drink more water than adults. Their bodies are still developing and are especially vulnerable to the effects of pesticide exposure.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Consult</strong> the Environmental Working Group’s “<a title=\"Shopper\'s Guide to Pesticides in Produce\" href=\"http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/\" target=\"_blank\">Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce</a>” to help you make the best food choices for limiting the ingestion of pesticides.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Resources</h3>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of resources to help you make smart decisions about controlling pests at home, including resources just for renters, building managers, and homeowners on our resources page. <a class=\"more\" title=\"View all Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">Learn More</a>\r\n\r\n<em>Photo courtesy of Biodiversity Project</em>','In Your Home','','inherit','closed','open','','135-revision-v1','','','2014-06-03 20:59:52','2014-06-03 20:59:52','',135,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/135-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1592,2,'2014-06-09 14:34:27','2014-06-09 14:34:27','<h1><img class=\"wp-image-247 aligncenter\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Neighborhood-Street.bmp\" alt=\"Neighborhood Street\" width=\"500\" height=\"608\" /></h1>\r\n<h1>Making Healthy Decisions in Your Home</h1>\r\nYou can limit the pesticide exposure of you, your family, and the environment by making healthy decisions in your yard and home. Pesticides can enter our homes on our shoes and clothes when we walk through chemically treated lawns, when we use chemicals to control pests like ants and cockroaches, and when we purchase certain foods. Reducing exposure to these toxic chemicals begins at home and you can start by following these simple tips. To view a full list of all of our resources <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">click here.</a>\r\n\r\nContinue reading for: <a href=\"#Stewardship\">Stewardship Begins in Your Backyard</a>, <a href=\"#IndoorPests\">Control Indoor Pests in a Smart Way</a>, <a href=\"#HirePestControl\">Hiring a Pest Control Provider</a>, <a href=\"#BedBugs\">Beat Back Bed Bugs</a>,<a name=\"Stewardship\"></a> <a href=\"#SmartFood\">Make Smart Food Choices</a>\r\n<h3>Stewardship Begins in Your Backyard</h3>\r\nLawns comprise nearly one-quarter of urban and suburban landscapes. Caring for them responsibly by limiting the amount of water, fertilizers, and pesticides we apply can have a huge impact on our health and environment. For in-depth information, please see our <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">resources page</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Start with a soil test. </strong>Test your soil every three to five years to help determine exactly what you need to keep it healthy.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Fertilize organically.</strong> Switch to an organic fertilizer made from plant or animal materials. These fertilizers allow the grass to absorb nutrients gradually because excess nutrients bind to soil rather than running off into our sewers, lakes, and rivers.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Diversify your lawn.</strong> Turf grass requires lots of maintenance because it is not native to our region. Plant other ground cover, bushes, and trees that are more suitable for our climate and light conditions.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Water properly.</strong> Water deeply and infrequently early in the morning to minimize evaporation and safeguard against fungus. Ideally, you want one inch of water delivered once a week.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Mow correctly.</strong> Mow your lawn to at least three inches high. Correct mowing will increase the strength of the root system and naturally shade out weeds.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Banish weeds naturally.</strong> All of these proper lawn care tips will help banish weeds naturally. Other products such as corn meal gluten applied in early spring can also help.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Hire a natural lawn care provider.</strong> Midwest Pesticide Action Center works with landscape contractors across the Midwest to provide training and<a name=\"IndoorPests\"></a> resources.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Control Indoor Pests in a Smart Way</h3>\r\nOver the years, many Americans have relied on synthetic pesticides to control pests. Integrated Pest Management is a smarter, safer way to deal with pests. By blocking a pest’s access to food, water, and shelter, you will have fewer pests in your home and need fewer pesticides. For in-depth information, please see our <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">resources page</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Keep pests out.</strong> Caulk, cement, or otherwise seal cracks and holes on the outside of your home, install door sweeps and avoid propping doors open. Make sure window screens are free of tears.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Remove access </strong>to food and water. Practice good sanitation, especially in areas where food is cooked, stored, or eaten. Clean behind appliances often, and seal food in pest-proof containers. Make sure all garbage cans have tight-fitting lids. Repair leaky pipes and remove standing water. Keep drains clean and unclogged.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Reduce shelter.</strong> Get rid of clutter. A messy room provides many hiding place for pests. Seal holes in the walls including intentional ones for plumbing or electrical cords.  Seal gaps along baseboards or backsplashes around sinks. Use open shelving that is easy to clean under.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Routinely monitor</strong> for pests so you can you spot a problem early. Place sticky traps in the pest prone areas of kitchens, bathrooms, pantries, closets, or problem areas and check them often.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Treat </strong>existing problems. Stop routine pesticide spraying. Only use pesticides after the above items have been completed. Choose least-toxic approaches first, like traps and bait stations, over sprayed or dusted pesticides.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Hire</strong> a qualified pest control operator. You may need more than these recommendations. A qualified pest control operator can be a great asset in controlling pests safely and <a name=\"HirePestControl\"></a> effectively.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Hiring a Pest Control Provider</h3>\r\nIf you have consistent pest problems, or manage a multi-unit building, we recommend you contract with a licensed pest control provider. They can help identify problem areas in your home and coordinate a monitoring and treatment plan that utilizes the practices of Integrated Pest Management. Midwest Pesticide Action Center has developed the following factsheet to help you make an informed decision when selecting a pest control operator. <a name=\"BedBugs\"></a> <em><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\"> How Do I Know I\'m Receiving Integrated Pest Management?</a></em>\r\n<h3>Beat Back Bed Bugs</h3>\r\nBed bugs are one of the most persistent problems to plague our homes. Bed bugs are small, flat insects that feed on us as food. Spotting bed bugs early is the key to preventing their spread. Below are some practices to help catch a bed bug problem early. The smaller the infestation, the easier it is to control. For in-depth information, please see our <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">resources page</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Be on the lookout</strong> for signs of infestations especially around sleeping areas. Signs include: live bugs, dark brown or black spots on bedding, carpets, walls and furniture.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Launder</strong> bedding often. A hot clothes dryer will kill bed bugs in all stages of development. Use it for pillows, stuffed animals, and even “dry clean only” items.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Paint and caulk</strong> around sleeping areas such as baseboards, windows, and bed frames to seal hiding spots.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Inspect used furniture</strong> or other items closely before bringing them into your home. Look for signs of infestations in cushions, zippers, seams, and underneath including springs and frames.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Take extra care when traveling</strong> or staying in a new place. Bed bugs can hitch a ride home on your clothing or luggage.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Hire a professional</strong> if you think you have an infestation. These pests are tenacious and are best left to<a name=\"SmartFood\"></a> the professionals</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Make Smart Food Choices</h3>\r\nMuch of our pesticide exposure comes from the food we eat. Conventionally grown produce is treated with insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other pesticides. These pesticides can accumulate up the food chain into foods we eat like milk, butter and meat. They also negatively affect the honeybee and other pollinator populations.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Buy organic</strong> produce when possible.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Thoroughly wash and peel</strong> conventionally grown produce before cooking or eating it to remove any pesticides that may be on its surface.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Trim</strong> fat and skin off conventionally fed meat and poultry to reduce your consumption of pesticides that accumulate in animal fat.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Be especially mindful</strong> of what you feed children. Pound for pound, they eat more food and drink more water than adults. Their bodies are still developing and are especially vulnerable to the effects of pesticide exposure.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Consult</strong> the Environmental Working Group’s “<a title=\"Shopper\'s Guide to Pesticides in Produce\" href=\"http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/\" target=\"_blank\">Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce</a>” to help you make the best food choices for limiting the ingestion of pesticides.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Resources</h3>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of resources to help you make smart decisions about controlling pests at home, including resources just for renters, building managers, and homeowners on our resources page. <a class=\"more\" title=\"View all Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">Learn More</a>\r\n\r\n<em>Photo courtesy of Biodiversity Project</em>','In Your Home','','inherit','closed','open','','135-revision-v1','','','2014-06-09 14:34:27','2014-06-09 14:34:27','',135,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/135-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1593,2,'2014-06-10 21:29:07','2014-06-10 21:29:07','','Complete Mosquito Factsheet Update','','inherit','closed','open','','complete-mosquito-factsheet-update','','','2014-06-10 21:29:07','2014-06-10 21:29:07','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(1594,2,'2014-06-10 21:31:03','2014-06-10 21:31:03','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\" target=\"blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back ! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Complete Mosquito Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a> <a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-06-10 21:31:03','2014-06-10 21:31:03','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1595,2,'2014-06-10 21:35:06','2014-06-10 21:35:06','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquitos and West Nile Virus</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\" target=\"blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back ! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a> <a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-06-10 21:35:06','2014-06-10 21:35:06','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1598,2,'2014-06-11 16:14:19','2014-06-11 16:14:19','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquitos and West Nile Virus</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\" target=\"blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back ! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners-New.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a> <a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-06-11 16:14:19','2014-06-11 16:14:19','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1599,2,'2014-06-11 16:30:51','2014-06-11 16:30:51','','MPAC Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners','','inherit','closed','open','','mpac-natural-lawn-care-for-homeowners-2','','','2014-06-11 16:30:51','2014-06-11 16:30:51','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(1600,2,'2014-06-11 16:32:10','2014-06-11 16:32:10','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquitos and West Nile Virus</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\" target=\"blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back ! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a> <a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-06-11 16:32:10','2014-06-11 16:32:10','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1602,2,'2014-06-12 18:18:35','2014-06-12 18:18:35','<h1>Upcoming Training and Events</h1>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is constantly adding new workshops, training events, and outreach activities to our calendar. Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in the loop.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"Sign Up\" href=\"http://eepurl.com/ISsTX\" target=\"_blank\">Sign Up</a>\r\n\r\nWe offer site assessments, custom workshops, and individualized assistance for client service providers, childcare centers, building managers, schools, retailers, and others interested in educating their staff and clients on reducing pesticide use.\r\n\r\nContact us at: (773) 878-7378 or <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em; line-height: 1.5em;\">Additional Upcoming Events </span></h4>\r\n<strong>July 15: Promoting Sustainable Lawn and Landscape Care  in Your Community. </strong><span style=\"color: #303030;\">We will present the \"Activist\'s Toolkit,\" which contains practical tools and documents you will need to use during a campaign to get your community to move to sustainable lawn and landscape care. Chicago, IL.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"Chicago Center for Green Technology\'s Green Tech U Registration\" href=\"http://www.chicagogreentech.org/green-tech-u-classes/schedule-and-registration?eventId=902845&amp;EventViewMode=EventDetails\" target=\"_blank\">More information here. </a></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>July 15: Statewide Integrated Pest Management Training for Schools and Childcares</strong>. P<span style=\"color: #303030;\">rovided by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Wadsworth, IL. <a class=\"more\" title=\"Illinois Department of Public Health\" href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/ipm/training_sw.htm\" target=\"_blank\">More information here.</a></span>\r\n\r\n<strong style=\"color: #303030;\">August 1:</strong><span style=\"color: #303030;\"> </span><strong style=\"color: #303030;\">Bed Bug Basics.</strong><span style=\"color: #303030;\"> This free, community-wide workshop discussing the basics of bed bugs for beginners. We will cover what they are, where they came from, and why they are so difficult to control. Chicago, IL. <em>Registration opens in July.</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\"> </span>','Events','','inherit','closed','open','','107-revision-v1','','','2014-06-12 18:18:35','2014-06-12 18:18:35','',107,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/107-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1603,2,'2014-06-12 19:55:38','2014-06-12 19:55:38','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquitos and West Nile Virus</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\" target=\"blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 1</a>3\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a> <a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-06-12 19:55:38','2014-06-12 19:55:38','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1604,2,'2014-06-12 19:57:04','2014-06-12 19:57:04','','BiteBack_Spring14','','inherit','closed','open','','biteback_spring14','','','2014-06-12 19:57:04','2014-06-12 19:57:04','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/BiteBack_Spring14.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(1606,2,'2014-06-12 20:07:11','2014-06-12 20:07:11','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquitos and West Nile Virus</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\" target=\"blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/BiteBack_Spring14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a> <a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-06-12 20:07:11','2014-06-12 20:07:11','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1608,2,'2016-09-09 14:41:02','2016-09-09 14:41:02','<h1>Jobs and Internships at Midwest Pesticide Action Center</h1>\r\n<h2>Jobs</h2>\r\nCurrently no jobs available.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h2>Internships</h2>\r\n<strong>MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum Intern</strong>: This Fall, MPAC is offering a unique opportunity to assist the Program and Communications Manager with creating and managing a forum for large turf managers to discuss and improve their Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care practices, policies, and programs.  More information <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG-Lawn-Land-Forum-Internship-description.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nTo apply for this position please send a cover letter and resume to Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Other internship opportunities:</strong> MPAC welcomes interns from all fields of study and backgrounds with an interest in our work. Applicants are considered throughout the year for internships typically starting in January, June, and September.\r\n\r\nPlease send a cover letter and resume to Midwest Pesticide Action Center at:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> or,<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Intern-Webpage.pdf\">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center\r\n35 E. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600\r\nChicago, IL 60601.\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information on our internship program, <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Intern-Webpage.pdf\">click here.</a> </strong>','Career Opportunities','','inherit','closed','open','','1260-autosave-v1','','','2016-09-09 14:41:02','2016-09-09 14:41:02','',1260,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1260-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1609,2,'2014-06-24 15:36:04','2014-06-24 15:36:04','<h1>Jobs and Internships at Midwest Pesticide Action Center</h1>\r\n<h3>Jobs</h3>\r\n<em>There are no jobs at this time. Please check back.</em>\r\n<h3>Internships</h3>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center welcomes interns from all fields of study and backgrounds with an interest in our work. Applicants are considered throughout the year for internships typically starting in January, June, and September.\r\n\r\nPlease send a cover letter and resume to Midwest Pesticide Action Center at:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> or,<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Intern-Webpage.pdf\">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center\r\n4611 N. Ravenswood Ave. Ste. 107\r\nChicago, IL 60640.\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information on our internship program, <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Intern-Webpage.pdf\">click here.</a> </strong>','Career Opportunities','','inherit','closed','open','','1260-revision-v1','','','2014-06-24 15:36:04','2014-06-24 15:36:04','',1260,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1260-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1612,2,'2014-07-10 18:20:40','2014-07-10 18:20:40','Summer is here, and with it comes mosquitoes. Besides their annoying bites, mosquitoes are the main carriers of diseases such as <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\">West Nile Virus</a>. Their peak breeding season is during the summer months when mosquitoes can take advantage of the heat and standing water leftover from spring and summer rains. While the <a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph.html\">City of Chicago</a> takes an active role in <a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph.html\">mosquito abatement</a>, there are some things you can do around the house that will prevent the spread of mosquitoes and decrease your risk of infection.<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1656\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cartoon-mosquito-300x262.png\" alt=\"cartoon-mosquito\" width=\"229\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMosquitoes breed in standing water, so it is important to eliminate as many potential breeding sites as possible. While the city works to <a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/environmental_health/svcs/report_standing_water0.html\">eliminate standing water in storm drains</a> and ditches, mosquitoes can breed in standing water from a pet bowl or water left on a pool cover in your yard. Make it a habit to regularly clean and empty excess water from pools, pool covers, hot tubs, gutters, bird baths, and flower pots. Drill holes in the bottom of tire swings or garbage bins to limit standing water.  Furthermore, mosquitoes like to live in long grass and weeds; keep your grass trimmed and neat to decrease the habitat of adult mosquitoes. Lastly, ensure that screens, windows, and doors have a tight fit and are free of holes; this can prevent mosquitoes from flying into your home and can further limit your exposure to mosquitoes.\r\n\r\nBesides limiting mosquitoes’ habitat, there are other ways to prevent your exposure. Avoiding mosquitoes and mosquito bites altogether is a good way to avoid infection, since West Nile Virus only spreads from mosquitoes. If it’s possible, stay indoors at dawn, dusk, and other periods of high mosquito activity to decrease your exposure to mosquito bites. If you must be outdoors, wear loose fitting, light colored clothing like long sleeves, long pants, and socks.\r\n\r\nFor information on mosquito spraying and abatement in your neighborhood visit the <a title=\"Department of Public Health\" href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph.html\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago Department of Public Health’s website</a>.','Prevent Mosquitoes in Your Backyard','','publish','closed','open','','prevent-mosquitoes-in-your-backyard','','','2014-08-20 13:48:04','2014-08-20 13:48:04','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1612',0,'post','',1),(1613,2,'2014-07-10 18:03:17','2014-07-10 18:03:17','Summer is here, and with it comes mosquitoes. Besides their annoying bites, mosquitoes are the main carriers of diseases such as West Nile Virus. Their peak breeding season is during the summer months when mosquitoes can take advantage of the heat and standing water leftover from spring and summer rains. While the City of Chicago takes an active role in <a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph.html\">mosquito abatement</a>, there are some things you can do around the house that will prevent the spread of mosquitoes and decrease your risk of infection.\r\n\r\nMosquitoes breed in standing water, so it is important to eliminate as many potential breeding sites as possible. While the city works to eliminate standing water in storm drains and ditches, mosquitoes can breed in standing water from a pet bowl or water left on a pool cover in your yard. Make it a habit to regularly clean and empty excess water from pools, pool covers, hot tubs, gutters, bird baths, and flower pots. Drill holes in the bottom of tire swings or garbage bins to limit standing water.  Furthermore, mosquitoes like to live in long grass and weeds; keep your grass trimmed and neat to decrease the habitat of adult mosquitoes. Lastly, ensure that screens, windows, and doors have a tight fit and are free of holes; this can prevent mosquitoes from flying into your home and can further limit your exposure to mosquitoes.\r\n\r\nBesides limiting mosquitoes’ habitat, there are other ways to prevent your exposure. Avoiding mosquitoes and mosquito bites altogether is a good way to avoid infection, since West Nile Virus only spreads from mosquitoes. If it’s possible, stay indoors at dawn, dusk, and other periods of high mosquito activity to decrease your exposure to mosquito bites. If you must be outdoors, wear loose fitting, light colored clothing like long sleeves, long pants, and socks.\r\n\r\nFor information on mosquito spraying and abatement in your neighborhood visit the <a title=\"Department of Public Health\" href=\"www.CityofChicago.org/Health\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago Department of Public Health’s website</a>.','Prevent Mosquitoes in Your Backyard','','inherit','closed','open','','1612-revision-v1','','','2014-07-10 18:03:17','2014-07-10 18:03:17','',1612,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1612-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1614,2,'2014-07-10 18:06:13','2014-07-10 18:06:13','','Grass','','inherit','closed','open','','grass','','','2014-07-10 18:06:13','2014-07-10 18:06:13','',1612,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Grass.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1615,2,'2014-07-24 12:07:16','2014-07-24 12:07:16','<a href=\"http://www.ucsusa.org/assets/documents/food_and_agriculture/rise-of-superweeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Superweeds</a> are weeds that have built up a resistance to the effects of herbicides used in agriculture to kill them. Weeds such as<a href=\"http://agcrops.osu.edu/specialists/weeds/specialist-announcements/marestail%20fact%202011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> marestail </a>(horseweed) and<a href=\"https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/WS/WS-51-W.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> palmer amaranth</a> (pigweed) are rapidly growing problems for farmers, pushing them to apply more herbicides, like 2, 4-D and Roundup, more often. These products have been shown to harm human health and the environment and their increased use is a step in the wrong direction.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-643\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Growing-Plants_125x125.jpg\" alt=\"Growing-Plants_125x125\" width=\"312\" height=\"312\" />\r\n\r\nSuperweeds also pose a threat to the overall biodiversity of our landscape. When we increase the use of herbicides that have a limited effect on the weeds targeted, we inadvertently decrease the populations of other natural flora\r\nand fauna that provide great benefit to the environment, such as <a href=\"http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/common_milkweed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Milkweed</a> (an essential food source for the monarch butterfly) and the northern leopard frog.\r\n\r\nThe development of superweeds is directly related to the planting of herbicide resistant genetically engineered (GE) crops such as <a href=\"http://web.mit.edu/demoscience/Monsanto/players.html\" target=\"_blank\">Roundup Ready Corn</a> and Soybeans. They allow for the application of high concentrations of powerful herbicides.  Genetically engineered crops were initially created with the goal of reducing the use of herbicides. However, over the years, they have had the opposite effect. The use of <a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/safewater/pdfs/factsheets/soc/tech/glyphosate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">glyphosphate</a>, the active ingredient in Roundup, has increased by 26% (81.2 million pounds) between 2001 and 2010.\r\n\r\nThe use of GE crops resistant to herbicides has created a vicious cycle – the over application of herbicides, leading to the evolution of herbicide resistant superweeds, leading to even more application of herbicides. This needs to stop and it’s time to take action to protect the well-being of our communities and the environment.\r\n\r\nHere are some things you can do to help combat the superweed epidemic.\r\n\r\n-          Support Illinois bill SB 1666 requiring the labeling of GE products at <a href=\"http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/blogs/field-notes-from-the-campaign-to-label-ge-foods-illinois/\">Food and Water Watch.</a>\r\n\r\n-          Promote biodiversity and alternatives to harmful pesticides by choosing <a href=\"http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/nop\">organic products.</a>\r\n\r\n-          Learn more about the superweed crisis <a href=\"http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/reports/superweeds/\">here</a>.','Superweeds: An Emerging Threat','','publish','closed','open','','superweeds-an-emerging-threat','','','2014-08-06 14:18:39','2014-08-06 14:18:39','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1615',0,'post','',1),(1616,2,'2014-07-10 21:08:33','2014-07-10 21:08:33','Superweeds are weeds that have built up a resistance to the effects of herbicides used in agriculture to kill them. Weeds such as marestail (horseweed) and palmer amaranth (pigweed) are rapidly growing problems for farmers, pushing them to apply more herbicides, like 2, 4-D and Roundup, more often. These products have been shown to harm human health and the environment and their increased use is a step in the wrong direction.\r\n\r\nSuperweeds also pose a threat to the overall biodiversity of our landscape. When we increase the use of herbicides that have a limited effect on the weeds targeted, we inadvertently decrease the populations of other natural flora and fauna that provide great benefit to the environment, such as Milkweed (an essential food source for the monarch butterfly) and the northern leopard frog.\r\n\r\nThe development of superweeds is directly related to the planting of herbicide resistant genetically engineered (GE) crops such as Roundup Ready Corn and Soybeans. They allow for the application of high concentrations of powerful herbicides.  Genetically engineered crops were initially created with the goal of reducing the use of herbicides. However, over the years, they have had the opposite effect. The use of glyphosphate, the active ingredient in Roundup, has increased by 26% (81.2 million pounds) between 2001 and 2010.\r\n\r\nThe use of GE crops resistant to herbicides has created a vicious cycle – the over application of herbicides, leading to the evolution of herbicide resistant superweeds, leading to even more application of herbicides. This needs to stop and it’s time to take action to protect the well-being of our communities and the environment.\r\n\r\nHere are some things you can do to help combat the superweed epidemic.\r\n\r\n-          Support Illinois bill SB 1666 requiring the labeling of GE products at <a href=\"http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/blogs/field-notes-from-the-campaign-to-label-ge-foods-illinois/\">Food and Water Watch.</a>\r\n\r\n-          Promote biodiversity and alternatives to harmful pesticides by choosing <a href=\"http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/nop\">organic products.</a>\r\n\r\n-          Learn more about the superweed crisis <a href=\"http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/reports/superweeds/\">here</a>.','Superweeds: An Emerging Threat','','inherit','closed','open','','1615-revision-v1','','','2014-07-10 21:08:33','2014-07-10 21:08:33','',1615,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1615-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1617,2,'2014-07-31 10:11:24','2014-07-31 10:11:24','Honeybee populations have been declining steadily since their populations were first recorded in 1998 down to nearly half of what the population total was in 2004. Their disappearance is of great concern because we rely on bees to pollinate roughly <a href=\"http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/decline-of-honey-bees-now-a-global-phenomenon-says-united-nations-2237541.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">70% of crop species </a>worldwide. While there remains a lot of uncertainty in the cause of their disappearance, recent studies are showing that insecticides are to blame.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bees.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1692 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bees-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"bees\" width=\"346\" height=\"230\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn <a href=\"http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/apr/07/britain-honey-bee-colony-deaths-worst-europe-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April of 2013</a>, a study completed in the UK analyzed the rates of decline of honeybees in the European Union during the 2012-2013 winter. It showed that the rate of decline in the UK was significantly greater than that of other countries. While this study did not test for the effects of pesticide use on honeybee decline, it provided insight into the current state of bee population decline, and provided opportunity for further study of factors that are involved with bee colony mortality, such as weather changes, pesticide use, and habitat loss.\r\n\r\nA New York study in 2012 was the first study to reveal insecticide use, specifically <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/pollinators/chemicals.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">neonicotinoids</a>, as a reason for honeybee death. The cause was uncertain, but suggested the development of an immunodeficiency was a factor.\r\n\r\nNow, after a <a href=\"http://www.bulletinofinsectology.org/pdfarticles/vol67-2014-125-130lu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvard study</a> was completed this past winter, it is believed that these insecticides are not affecting the bees’ immune defenses, but instead attacking their cognitive abilities, specifically memory and navigation. In this study, bee colonies were treated with reasonable, nonlethal doses of two common insecticides believed to be a contributor to bee colony disappearance. Half of the treated colonies were wiped out by the end of the season. This phenomenon is known as <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNPwOtEk3AY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colony Collapse Disorder</a>, a symptomatic process in which honeybees abandon the safety of their nests during the winter, leading to the rapid death of the entire colony.\r\n\r\nF<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bee-colorful.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1694 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bee-colorful-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"bee colorful\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a>ortunately, there are positive changes taking place to recover the honeybee population. In December 2013, the <a href=\"http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/apr/29/bee-harming-pesticides-banned-europe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Union voted in favor of a two year ban </a>of three widely used insecticides believed to be key contributors to honeybee death. This past April, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/?p=13312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota passed a bill</a> which bars garden stores from advertising plants as “bee-friendly” if they were pretreated with neonicotinoids, and labels neonicotinoids as pollinator lethal insecticides.\r\n\r\nInsecticide use is not the only contributor to honeybee disappearance, but it is a key factor, and is a problem we have the ability to solve. There are some great ways to help support the reversal of the population decline. Visit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BeeFriendlyGardenUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MPAC’s Bee Friendly factsheet</a> to learn more about the issue and the methods you can use at home to save the bees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Insecticides and Honeybees','','publish','closed','open','','insecticides-and-honeybees','','','2017-07-27 18:20:30','2017-07-27 18:20:30','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1617',0,'post','',1),(1618,2,'2014-07-10 21:12:34','2014-07-10 21:12:34','Honeybee populations have been declining steadily since their populations were first recorded in 1998 down to nearly half of what the population total was in 2004. Their disappearance is of great concern because we rely on bees to pollinate roughly 70% of crop species worldwide. While there remains a lot of uncertainty in the cause of their disappearance, recent studies are showing that insecticides are to blame.\r\n\r\nIn <a href=\"http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/apr/07/britain-honey-bee-colony-deaths-worst-europe-study\">April of 2013</a>, a study completed in the UK analyzed the rates of decline of honeybees in the European Union during the 2012-2013 winter. It showed that the rate of decline in the UK was significantly greater than that of other countries. While this study did not test for the effects of pesticide use on honeybee decline, it provided insight into the current state of bee population decline, and provided opportunity for further study of factors that are involved with bee colony mortality, such as weather changes, pesticide use, and habitat loss.\r\n\r\nA New York study in 2012 was the first study to reveal insecticide use, specifically neonicotinoids, as a reason for honeybee death. The cause was uncertain, but suggested the development of an immunodeficiency was a factor.\r\n\r\nNow, after a <a href=\"http://www.bulletinofinsectology.org/pdfarticles/vol67-2014-125-130lu.pdf\">Harvard study</a> was completed this past winter, it is believed that these insecticides are not affecting the bees’ immune defenses, but instead attacking their cognitive abilities, specifically memory and navigation. In this study, bee colonies were treated with reasonable, nonlethal doses on two common insecticides believed to be a contributor to bee colony disappearance. Half of the treated colonies were wiped out by the end of the season. This phenomenon is known as <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNPwOtEk3AY\">Colony Collapse Disorder</a>, a symptomatic process in which honeybees abandon the safety of their nests during the winter, leading to the rapid death of the entire colony.\r\n\r\nFortunately, there are positive changes taking place to recover the honeybee population. In December 2013, the European Union voted in favor of a two year ban of three widely used insecticides believed to be key contributors the honeybee death. This past April, Minnesota passed a bill barring garden stores from advertising themselves as “bee-friendly” if they were pretreated with neonicotinoids, and labels neonicotinoids as pollinator lethal insecticides.\r\n\r\nInsecticide use is not the only contributor to honeybee disappearance, but it is a key factor, and is a problem we have the ability to solve. There are some great ways to help support the reversal of the population decline. Visit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\">MPAC’s Bee Friendly factsheet</a> to learn more about the issue and the methods you can use at home to save the bees.','Insecticides and Honeybees','','inherit','closed','open','','1617-revision-v1','','','2014-07-10 21:12:34','2014-07-10 21:12:34','',1617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1620,2,'2014-07-11 15:05:13','2014-07-11 15:05:13','<h1>Jobs and Internships at Midwest Pesticide Action Center</h1>\r\n<h3>Jobs</h3>\r\n<h4>Outreach and Communications Associate</h4>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC), a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides and promoting safer alternatives in the Midwest, seeks a full-time Outreach and Communications Associate. The Associate will be an independent worker with a passion for communication and community outreach.\r\n\r\nMPAC works on both indoor and outdoor environments. We work with schools, childcare centers, low-income and public housing, parks/park districts, municipal institutions and others to reduce pesticide use and pest problems. MPAC engages and empowers these audiences through outreach, training, technical assistance, model programs development, advocacy, coalition building, and legislative campaigns..\r\n\r\n<strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Develop and lead an annual integrated marketing campaign to promote and sustain our programs and services;</li>\r\n	<li>Support development efforts by building audiences for our programs and donor campaigns;</li>\r\n	<li>Update website and utilize social media to promote MPAC’s programs and services;</li>\r\n	<li>Conduct workshops and classes on general Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for a variety of audiences;</li>\r\n	<li>Provide information and technical assistance on IPM, pesticides and alternatives;</li>\r\n	<li>Research innovations, health risks and other issues associated with pesticides and pest control;</li>\r\n	<li>Assist with the administrative duties of the office;</li>\r\n	<li>Assist with fundraising, including reviewing and collaborating on program development, grant proposals and preparing reports as needed; and</li>\r\n	<li>Monitor and leverage ongoing trends in the pesticide industry as well as national partner advocates across the country.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Successful applicants will have the following qualifications:</span></strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Demonstrated interest in MPAC’s mission;</li>\r\n	<li>Two to four years of experience in the marketing/communications field;</li>\r\n	<li>Experience in public speaking or training/teaching;</li>\r\n	<li>Experience in program development, implementation and evaluation;</li>\r\n	<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills;</li>\r\n	<li>MS Office experience is a must, WordPress and MailChimp experience is a plus</li>\r\n	<li>Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work as part of a team;</li>\r\n	<li>Relevant bachelor’s degree required.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Salary will be in the mid-thirties. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Please e-mail a cover letter, resume to Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director, Midwest Pesticide Action Center at general@pesticideaction.org. You may also mail it to 4611 N. Ravenswood, Ste. 107 Chicago, IL 60640. </span><br style=\"color: #000000;\" /><br style=\"color: #000000;\" /><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Please do not phone with questions regarding the hiring process. For general information regarding MPAC, please visit www.midwestpesticideaction.org. Midwest Pesticide Action Center is an equal opportunity employer.</span>\r\n<h3>Internships</h3>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center welcomes interns from all fields of study and backgrounds with an interest in our work. Applicants are considered throughout the year for internships typically starting in January, June, and September.\r\n\r\nPlease send a cover letter and resume to Midwest Pesticide Action Center at:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> or,<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Intern-Webpage.pdf\">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center\r\n4611 N. Ravenswood Ave. Ste. 107\r\nChicago, IL 60640.\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information on our internship program, <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Intern-Webpage.pdf\">click here.</a> </strong>','Career Opportunities','','inherit','closed','open','','1260-revision-v1','','','2014-07-11 15:05:13','2014-07-11 15:05:13','',1260,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1260-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1621,2,'2014-07-17 14:25:47','2014-07-17 14:25:47','<h1>Jobs and Internships at Midwest Pesticide Action Center</h1>\r\n<h3>Jobs</h3>\r\n<em>There are no jobs at this time. Please check back.</em>\r\n<h3>Internships</h3>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center welcomes interns from all fields of study and backgrounds with an interest in our work. Applicants are considered throughout the year for internships typically starting in January, June, and September.\r\n\r\nPlease send a cover letter and resume to Midwest Pesticide Action Center at:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> or,<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Intern-Webpage.pdf\">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center\r\n4611 N. Ravenswood Ave. Ste. 107\r\nChicago, IL 60640.\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information on our internship program, <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Intern-Webpage.pdf\">click here.</a> </strong>','Career Opportunities','','inherit','closed','open','','1260-revision-v1','','','2014-07-17 14:25:47','2014-07-17 14:25:47','',1260,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1260-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1623,2,'2014-07-21 21:38:05','2014-07-21 21:38:05','<h1>Upcoming Training and Events</h1>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is constantly adding new workshops, training events, and outreach activities to our calendar. Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in the loop.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"Sign Up\" href=\"http://eepurl.com/ISsTX\" target=\"_blank\">Sign Up</a>\r\n\r\nWe offer site assessments, custom workshops, and individualized assistance for client service providers, childcare centers, building managers, schools, retailers, and others interested in educating their staff and clients on reducing pesticide use.\r\n\r\nContact us at: (773) 878-7378 or <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> for more information.','Events','','inherit','closed','open','','107-revision-v1','','','2014-07-21 21:38:05','2014-07-21 21:38:05','',107,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/107-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1624,2,'2014-07-23 18:38:53','2014-07-23 18:38:53','<h1>About Us<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-1097\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Midwest_stacked-e1386625125966-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center\" width=\"240\" height=\"149\" /></h1>\r\n<h2>Our Mission</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is dedicated to reducing the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by promoting safer alternatives.\r\n\r\nContinue reading for <a name=\"History\"></a> for: <a href=\"#History\">History</a>, <a href=\"#Staff\">Staff</a>, <a href=\"#Board\">Board of Directors</a>, <a href=\"#Advisory\">Advisory Council</a>, <a href=\"#Partners\">Partners and Supporters</a>\r\n<h2>History</h2>\r\nThe Sierra Club, Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Stewardship Alliance, and Business and Professional People for the Public Interest founded the organization in 1994 to address widespread concerns over pesticide use.\r\n\r\nWe work at the local, state, and regional levels to implement long-term policy changes and develop replicable programs for pesticide-use reduction. We are the only organization in the Midwest dedicated to protecting people and the environment from the serious impacts of pesticides. Recognition for our successful programs includes an Environmental Protection Agency Children’s Environmental Health Award, an Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Award, and a Governor\'s Pollution Prevention Award.\r\n\r\nIn 2013, after a thoughtful evaluation that included input from our staff, board, and stakeholders, we changed our name from Safer Pest Control Project to Midwest Pesticide Action Center. This new incarnation reinforces our core commitment and mission: to reduce the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by promoting safer alternatives. As Midwest Pesticide Action Center, we will continue to address issues related to pesticide use, while expanding our reach throughout the<a name=\"Staff\"></a> Midwest.\r\n<h2>Staff</h2>\r\n<h3>Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director</h3>\r\nRuth Kerzee, Executive Director, has been on Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s staff since 2005. During her tenure, Ms. Kerzee has been responsible for Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s work related to promoting Integrated Pest Management in schools and childcare facilities, and primary responsibility for developing the Integrated Pest Management in housing program. Ms. Kerzee is also responsible for all executive duties such as generating evaluative programs and strategizing on the growth and development of the organization. She has a Master’s of Science degree in Public Health from the University of Illinois Chicago, more than 15 years of experience working on occupational and environmental health issues, and is a licensed pest control technician. <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.201 </strong><a href=\"mailto:rkerzee@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\"><b>rkerzee@pesticideaction.org</b></a>\r\n<h3>Kristin Weiss, Development Director</h3>\r\nKristin Weiss, Development Director, directs Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s fundraising efforts. Ms. Weiss earned her undergraduate degree in Marketing and Communications from Washington University in St. Louis. She has more than 12 years experience in development, including work for Chicago Children’s Choir, Common Threads, and Heartland Alliance for Human Needs &amp; Human Rights. <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.208 <a href=\"mailto:kweiss@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">kweiss@pesticideaction.org</a></strong>\r\n<h3>Nishaat Yunus, Program and Communications Manager</h3>\r\nNishaat Yunus, Program and Communications Manager, leads and implements Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s integrated marketing campaign and housing program. Ms. Yunus has a dual Bachelors of Science in Chemistry and Science, Technology, and Society from Butler University. As communications manager, Ms. Yunus oversaw the development of Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s new website and social media strategy and has primary responsibility for keeping the information updated, engaging and timely. Previously, she worked with the Center for Urban Ecology in Indianapolis. Most recently, she worked as a Research Fellow at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Great Lakes National Program<a name=\"Board\"></a> Office. <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.203 <a href=\"mailto:nyunus@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">nyunus@pesticideaction.org</a></strong>\r\n<h3>Clinton Isham, Outdoor Spaces Program Manager</h3>\r\n<strong>(773) 878-7378 ext. 204\r\ncisham@pesticideaction.org. </strong>\r\n<h2>Board of Directors</h2>\r\n<strong>Meleah A. 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Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in the loop.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"Sign Up\" href=\"http://eepurl.com/ISsTX\" target=\"_blank\">Sign Up</a>\r\n\r\nWe offer site assessments, custom workshops, and individualized assistance for client service providers, childcare centers, building managers, schools, retailers, and others interested in educating their staff and clients on reducing pesticide use.\r\n\r\nContact us at: (773) 878-7378 or <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> for more information.','Events','','inherit','closed','open','','107-revision-v1','','','2014-07-24 14:38:40','2014-07-24 14:38:40','',107,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/107-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1646,2,'2014-07-24 15:33:33','2014-07-24 15:33:33','','Home','','inherit','closed','open','','36-revision-v1','','','2014-07-24 15:33:33','2014-07-24 15:33:33','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1649,3,'2014-07-29 20:56:00','2014-07-29 20:56:00','<a href=\"http://www.ucsusa.org/assets/documents/food_and_agriculture/rise-of-superweeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Superweeds</a> are weeds that have built up a resistance to the effects of herbicides used in agriculture to kill them. Weeds such as<a href=\"http://agcrops.osu.edu/specialists/weeds/specialist-announcements/marestail%20fact%202011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> marestail </a>(horseweed) and<a href=\"https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/WS/WS-51-W.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> palmer amaranth</a> (pigweed) are rapidly growing problems for farmers, pushing them to apply more herbicides, like 2, 4-D and Roundup, more often. These products have been shown to harm human health and the environment and their increased use is a step in the wrong direction.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-643\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Growing-Plants_125x125.jpg\" alt=\"Growing-Plants_125x125\" width=\"312\" height=\"312\" />\r\n\r\nSuperweeds also pose a threat to the overall biodiversity of our landscape. When we increase the use of herbicides that have a limited effect on the weeds targeted, we inadvertently decrease the populations of other natural flora\r\nand fauna that provide great benefit to the environment, such as <a href=\"http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/common_milkweed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Milkweed</a> (an essential food source for the monarch butterfly) and the northern leopard frog.\r\n\r\nThe development of superweeds is directly related to the planting of herbicide resistant genetically engineered (GE) crops such as <a href=\"http://web.mit.edu/demoscience/Monsanto/players.html\" target=\"_blank\">Roundup Ready Corn</a> and Soybeans. They allow for the application of high concentrations of powerful herbicides.  Genetically engineered crops were initially created with the goal of reducing the use of herbicides. However, over the years, they have had the opposite effect. The use of <a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/safewater/pdfs/factsheets/soc/tech/glyphosate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">glyphosphate</a>, the active ingredient in Roundup, has increased by 26% (81.2 million pounds) between 2001 and 2010.\r\n\r\nThe use of GE crops resistant to herbicides has created a vicious cycle – the over application of herbicides, leading to the evolution of herbicide resistant superweeds, leading to even more application of herbicides. This needs to stop and it’s time to take action to protect the well-being of our communities and the environment.\r\n\r\nHere are some things you can do to help combat the superweed epidemic.\r\n\r\n-          Support Illinois bill SB 1666 requiring the labeling of GE products at <a href=\"http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/blogs/field-notes-from-the-campaign-to-label-ge-foods-illinois/\">Food and Water Watch.</a>\r\n\r\n-          Promote biodiversity and alternatives to harmful pesticides by choosing <a href=\"http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/nop\">organic products.</a>\r\n\r\n-          Learn more about the superweed crisis <a href=\"http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/reports/superweeds/\">here</a>.','Superweeds: An Emerging Threat','','inherit','closed','open','','1615-autosave-v1','','','2014-07-29 20:56:00','2014-07-29 20:56:00','',1615,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1615-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1655,3,'2014-07-29 20:56:13','2014-07-29 20:56:13','<a href=\"http://www.ucsusa.org/assets/documents/food_and_agriculture/rise-of-superweeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Superweeds</a> are weeds that have built up a resistance to the effects of herbicides used in agriculture to kill them. Weeds such as<a href=\"http://agcrops.osu.edu/specialists/weeds/specialist-announcements/marestail%20fact%202011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> marestail </a>(horseweed) and<a href=\"https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/WS/WS-51-W.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> palmer amaranth</a> (pigweed) are rapidly growing problems for farmers, pushing them to apply more herbicides, like 2, 4-D and Roundup, more often. These products have been shown to harm human health and the environment and their increased use is a step in the wrong direction.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-643\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Growing-Plants_125x125.jpg\" alt=\"Growing-Plants_125x125\" width=\"312\" height=\"312\" />\r\n\r\nSuperweeds also pose a threat to the overall biodiversity of our landscape. When we increase the use of herbicides that have a limited effect on the weeds targeted, we inadvertently decrease the populations of other natural flora\r\nand fauna that provide great benefit to the environment, such as <a href=\"http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/common_milkweed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Milkweed</a> (an essential food source for the monarch butterfly) and the northern leopard frog.\r\n\r\nThe development of superweeds is directly related to the planting of herbicide resistant genetically engineered (GE) crops such as <a href=\"http://web.mit.edu/demoscience/Monsanto/players.html\" target=\"_blank\">Roundup Ready Corn</a> and Soybeans. They allow for the application of high concentrations of powerful herbicides.  Genetically engineered crops were initially created with the goal of reducing the use of herbicides. However, over the years, they have had the opposite effect. The use of <a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/safewater/pdfs/factsheets/soc/tech/glyphosate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">glyphosphate</a>, the active ingredient in Roundup, has increased by 26% (81.2 million pounds) between 2001 and 2010.\r\n\r\nThe use of GE crops resistant to herbicides has created a vicious cycle – the over application of herbicides, leading to the evolution of herbicide resistant superweeds, leading to even more application of herbicides. 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Besides their annoying bites, mosquitoes are the main carriers of diseases such as <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\">West Nile Virus</a>. Their peak breeding season is during the summer months when mosquitoes can take advantage of the heat and standing water leftover from spring and summer rains. While the <a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph.html\">City of Chicago</a> takes an active role in <a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph.html\">mosquito abatement</a>, there are some things you can do around the house that will prevent the spread of mosquitoes and decrease your risk of infection.<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1656\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cartoon-mosquito-300x262.png\" alt=\"cartoon-mosquito\" width=\"229\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMosquitoes breed in standing water, so it is important to eliminate as many potential breeding sites as possible. While the city works to <a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/environmental_health/svcs/report_standing_water0.html\">eliminate standing water in storm drains</a> and ditches, mosquitoes can breed in standing water from a pet bowl or water left on a pool cover in your yard. Make it a habit to regularly clean and empty excess water from pools, pool covers, hot tubs, gutters, bird baths, and flower pots. Drill holes in the bottom of tire swings or garbage bins to limit standing water.  Furthermore, mosquitoes like to live in long grass and weeds; keep your grass trimmed and neat to decrease the habitat of adult mosquitoes. Lastly, ensure that screens, windows, and doors have a tight fit and are free of holes; this can prevent mosquitoes from flying into your home and can further limit your exposure to mosquitoes.\r\n\r\nBesides limiting mosquitoes’ habitat, there are other ways to prevent your exposure. Avoiding mosquitoes and mosquito bites altogether is a good way to avoid infection, since West Nile Virus only spreads from mosquitoes. If it’s possible, stay indoors at dawn, dusk, and other periods of high mosquito activity to decrease your exposure to mosquito bites. If you must be outdoors, wear loose fitting, light colored clothing like long sleeves, long pants, and socks.\r\n\r\nFor information on mosquito spraying and abatement in your neighborhood visit the <a title=\"Department of Public Health\" href=\"www.CityofChicago.org/Health\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago Department of Public Health’s website</a>.','Prevent Mosquitoes in Your Backyard','','inherit','closed','open','','1612-autosave-v1','','','2014-07-29 21:04:02','2014-07-29 21:04:02','',1612,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1612-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1658,3,'2014-07-29 21:04:47','2014-07-29 21:04:47','Summer is here, and with it comes mosquitoes. Besides their annoying bites, mosquitoes are the main carriers of diseases such as <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\">West Nile Virus</a>. Their peak breeding season is during the summer months when mosquitoes can take advantage of the heat and standing water leftover from spring and summer rains. While the <a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph.html\">City of Chicago</a> takes an active role in <a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph.html\">mosquito abatement</a>, there are some things you can do around the house that will prevent the spread of mosquitoes and decrease your risk of infection.<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1656\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cartoon-mosquito-300x262.png\" alt=\"cartoon-mosquito\" width=\"229\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMosquitoes breed in standing water, so it is important to eliminate as many potential breeding sites as possible. While the city works to <a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/environmental_health/svcs/report_standing_water0.html\">eliminate standing water in storm drains</a> and ditches, mosquitoes can breed in standing water from a pet bowl or water left on a pool cover in your yard. Make it a habit to regularly clean and empty excess water from pools, pool covers, hot tubs, gutters, bird baths, and flower pots. Drill holes in the bottom of tire swings or garbage bins to limit standing water.  Furthermore, mosquitoes like to live in long grass and weeds; keep your grass trimmed and neat to decrease the habitat of adult mosquitoes. Lastly, ensure that screens, windows, and doors have a tight fit and are free of holes; this can prevent mosquitoes from flying into your home and can further limit your exposure to mosquitoes.\r\n\r\nBesides limiting mosquitoes’ habitat, there are other ways to prevent your exposure. Avoiding mosquitoes and mosquito bites altogether is a good way to avoid infection, since West Nile Virus only spreads from mosquitoes. If it’s possible, stay indoors at dawn, dusk, and other periods of high mosquito activity to decrease your exposure to mosquito bites. If you must be outdoors, wear loose fitting, light colored clothing like long sleeves, long pants, and socks.\r\n\r\nFor information on mosquito spraying and abatement in your neighborhood visit the <a title=\"Department of Public Health\" href=\"www.CityofChicago.org/Health\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago Department of Public Health’s website</a>.','Prevent Mosquitoes in Your Backyard','','inherit','closed','open','','1612-revision-v1','','','2014-07-29 21:04:47','2014-07-29 21:04:47','',1612,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1612-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1659,3,'2014-07-29 21:06:18','2014-07-29 21:06:18','','dandelion','','inherit','closed','open','','dandelion','','','2014-07-29 21:06:18','2014-07-29 21:06:18','',1566,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dandelion.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1660,3,'2014-07-29 21:07:59','2014-07-29 21:07:59','','dandelions','','inherit','closed','open','','dandelions','','','2014-07-29 21:07:59','2014-07-29 21:07:59','',1566,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dandelions.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1661,3,'2014-07-29 21:13:21','2014-07-29 21:13:21','<p class=\"articleTitle\" style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For the fifth year, the <a href=\"http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/\">Chicago Park District</a> is partnering with <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a> to offer park visitors a safer and healthier park by limiting the use of pesticides in our parks. Each spring, residents may see dandelions growing in neighborhood parks throughout Chicago, signifying a chemical-free park that’s safe for play. </span></p>\n<p class=\"articleTitle\" style=\"font-weight: 300;\"></p>\n<p style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">“The Park District strives to keep our Chicago parks a healthy place for everyone,” said Mike Kelly, Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO. “We are encouraging all Chicago residents to follow the Park District’s example and use more <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care techniques</a> that will keep your lawn safe and healthy.”</span></p>\n<p style=\"color: #666666;\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1660 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dandelions-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"dandelions\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" /></p>\n<p style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To minimize the negative environmental impact of pesticides, close to 90 percent of Chicago parks avoid the use of chemicals that are sprayed to control weeds. Following natural lawn care basics, the Park District mows turf grass to keep weeds down, keeping the grass three inches high. This allows the roots to grow strong and access water deep in the ground, resulting in taller grass that naturally shades out some weeds. Even after being cut, dandelion flowers are persistent and sometimes grow back overnight. However, the sight of dandelions indicates the grass is safe for all park patrons to play on and enjoy.</span></p>\n\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">“Midwest Pesticide Action Center applauds the Chicago Park District’s commitment to limit the use of pesticides in order to create healthy places to play,” says Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of Midwest Pesticide Action Center.  “Follow these four simple and cost-effective tips, and you too can enjoy a beautiful yard that is safe for children, pets, and the environment.”</span></div>\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> </span></div>\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Four <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care Tips</a></span></div>\n<ul style=\"color: #666666;\">\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Water Deeply and Infrequently:</span>  This encourages deep root growth.  One inch per week is ideal.  You can easily measure that amount by placing a cup in your yard while watering.  When your sprinkler fills it one inch deep, your watering for the week is done.  Water early in the morning to minimize disease problems.</span></li>\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Mow High:</span>  Keep your lawn mowed at three inches or higher.  This will increase the root strength and naturally shade out weeds.  Don’t mow your lawn unless it needs it.  This creates healthy grass that can withstand drought and stay green longer.</span></li>\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Use Organic Fertilizer: </span> Commercial fertilizers easily wash away, polluting nearby lakes and streams.  Many contain toxic weed killers.  Choose an organic fertilizer to capture and deliver nutrients in the lawn throughout the growing season.  Keep grass clippings on the lawn as they are an excellent natural fertilizer.</span></li>\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Weed Naturally: </span> Proper lawn care maintenance naturally eliminates most weeds.  Annual reseeding gives grass an advantage over weeds. Avoid using pesticides, as they can harm other beneficial living things such as bees, birds and fish.  The right tool makes quick work of weeding. After pulling weeds, use grass seed and soil to fill in the hole.  Your lawn will be strong and healthy as a result.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #000000;\">Healthy Parks Campaign</span></div>\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">​Our <i style=\"color: #302c29;\">A Healthy Park is a Natural Park</i> campaign is an outreach initiative designed to help communities adopt sustainable landscape maintenance practices that do not rely on the use of toxic chemicals. <a title=\"Maintaining Healthy Parks\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/maintaining-healthy-parks/\">Learn more about it here.</a></span></div>','Chicago Park District Continues to Limit Use of Pesticides','','inherit','closed','open','','1566-autosave-v1','','','2014-07-29 21:13:21','2014-07-29 21:13:21','',1566,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1566-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1664,3,'2014-07-29 21:13:47','2014-07-29 21:13:47','<p class=\"articleTitle\" style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For the fifth year, the <a href=\"http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/\">Chicago Park District</a> is partnering with <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a> to offer park visitors a safer and healthier park by limiting the use of pesticides in our parks. Each spring, residents may see dandelions growing in neighborhood parks throughout Chicago, signifying a chemical-free park that’s safe for play. </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"articleTitle\" style=\"font-weight: 300;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">“The Park District strives to keep our Chicago parks a healthy place for everyone,” said Mike Kelly, Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO. “We are encouraging all Chicago residents to follow the Park District’s example and use more <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care techniques</a> that will keep your lawn safe and healthy.”</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #666666;\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1660 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dandelions-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"dandelions\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To minimize the negative environmental impact of pesticides, close to 90 percent of Chicago parks avoid the use of chemicals that are sprayed to control weeds. Following natural lawn care basics, the Park District mows turf grass to keep weeds down, keeping the grass three inches high. This allows the roots to grow strong and access water deep in the ground, resulting in taller grass that naturally shades out some weeds. Even after being cut, dandelion flowers are persistent and sometimes grow back overnight. However, the sight of dandelions indicates the grass is safe for all park patrons to play on and enjoy.</span></p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">“Midwest Pesticide Action Center applauds the Chicago Park District’s commitment to limit the use of pesticides in order to create healthy places to play,” says Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of Midwest Pesticide Action Center.  “Follow these four simple and cost-effective tips, and you too can enjoy a beautiful yard that is safe for children, pets, and the environment.”</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> </span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Four <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care Tips</a></span></div>\r\n<ul style=\"color: #666666;\">\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Water Deeply and Infrequently:</span>  This encourages deep root growth.  One inch per week is ideal.  You can easily measure that amount by placing a cup in your yard while watering.  When your sprinkler fills it one inch deep, your watering for the week is done.  Water early in the morning to minimize disease problems.</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Mow High:</span>  Keep your lawn mowed at three inches or higher.  This will increase the root strength and naturally shade out weeds.  Don’t mow your lawn unless it needs it.  This creates healthy grass that can withstand drought and stay green longer.</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Use Organic Fertilizer: </span> Commercial fertilizers easily wash away, polluting nearby lakes and streams.  Many contain toxic weed killers.  Choose an organic fertilizer to capture and deliver nutrients in the lawn throughout the growing season.  Keep grass clippings on the lawn as they are an excellent natural fertilizer.</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Weed Naturally: </span> Proper lawn care maintenance naturally <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\">eliminates most weeds</a>.  Annual reseeding gives grass an advantage over weeds. Avoid using pesticides, as they can harm other beneficial living things such as bees, birds and fish.  The right tool makes quick work of weeding. After pulling weeds, use grass seed and soil to fill in the hole.  Your lawn will be strong and healthy as a result.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #000000;\">Healthy Parks Campaign</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">​Our <i style=\"color: #302c29;\">A Healthy Park is a Natural Park</i> campaign is an outreach initiative designed to help communities adopt sustainable landscape maintenance practices that do not rely on the use of toxic chemicals. <a title=\"Maintaining Healthy Parks\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/maintaining-healthy-parks/\">Learn more about it here.</a></span></div>','Chicago Park District Continues to Limit Use of Pesticides','','inherit','closed','open','','1566-revision-v1','','','2014-07-29 21:13:47','2014-07-29 21:13:47','',1566,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1566-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1665,3,'2014-07-29 21:14:40','2014-07-29 21:14:40','<p class=\"articleTitle\" style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For the fifth year, the <a href=\"http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/\">Chicago Park District</a> is partnering with <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a> to offer park visitors a safer and healthier park by limiting the use of pesticides in our parks. Each spring, residents may see dandelions growing in neighborhood parks throughout Chicago, signifying a chemical-free park that’s safe for play. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">“The Park District strives to keep our Chicago parks a healthy place for everyone,” said Mike Kelly, Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO. “We are encouraging all Chicago residents to follow the Park District’s example and use more <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care techniques</a> that will keep your lawn safe and healthy.”</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #666666;\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1660 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dandelions-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"dandelions\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To minimize the negative environmental impact of pesticides, close to 90 percent of Chicago parks avoid the use of chemicals that are sprayed to control weeds. Following natural lawn care basics, the Park District mows turf grass to keep weeds down, keeping the grass three inches high. This allows the roots to grow strong and access water deep in the ground, resulting in taller grass that naturally shades out some weeds. Even after being cut, dandelion flowers are persistent and sometimes grow back overnight. However, the sight of dandelions indicates the grass is safe for all park patrons to play on and enjoy.</span></p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">“Midwest Pesticide Action Center applauds the Chicago Park District’s commitment to limit the use of pesticides in order to create healthy places to play,” says Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of Midwest Pesticide Action Center.  “Follow these four simple and cost-effective tips, and you too can enjoy a beautiful yard that is safe for children, pets, and the environment.”</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> </span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Four <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care Tips</a></span></div>\r\n<ul style=\"color: #666666;\">\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Water Deeply and Infrequently:</span>  This encourages deep root growth.  One inch per week is ideal.  You can easily measure that amount by placing a cup in your yard while watering.  When your sprinkler fills it one inch deep, your watering for the week is done.  Water early in the morning to minimize disease problems.</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Mow High:</span>  Keep your lawn mowed at three inches or higher.  This will increase the root strength and naturally shade out weeds.  Don’t mow your lawn unless it needs it.  This creates healthy grass that can withstand drought and stay green longer.</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Use Organic Fertilizer: </span> Commercial fertilizers easily wash away, polluting nearby lakes and streams.  Many contain toxic weed killers.  Choose an organic fertilizer to capture and deliver nutrients in the lawn throughout the growing season.  Keep grass clippings on the lawn as they are an excellent natural fertilizer.</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Weed Naturally: </span> Proper lawn care maintenance naturally <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\">eliminates most weeds</a>.  Annual reseeding gives grass an advantage over weeds. Avoid using pesticides, as they can harm other beneficial living things such as bees, birds and fish.  The right tool makes quick work of weeding. After pulling weeds, use grass seed and soil to fill in the hole.  Your lawn will be strong and healthy as a result.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #000000;\">Healthy Parks Campaign</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">​Our <i style=\"color: #302c29;\">A Healthy Park is a Natural Park</i> campaign is an outreach initiative designed to help communities adopt sustainable landscape maintenance practices that do not rely on the use of toxic chemicals. <a title=\"Maintaining Healthy Parks\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/maintaining-healthy-parks/\">Learn more about it here.</a></span></div>','Chicago Park District Continues to Limit Use of Pesticides','','inherit','closed','open','','1566-revision-v1','','','2014-07-29 21:14:40','2014-07-29 21:14:40','',1566,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1566-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1666,3,'2014-07-29 21:18:45','2014-07-29 21:18:45','','United_States_Capitol_west_front_edit2','','inherit','closed','open','','united_states_capitol_west_front_edit2','','','2014-07-29 21:18:45','2014-07-29 21:18:45','',1555,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/United_States_Capitol_west_front_edit2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1667,3,'2014-07-29 21:25:52','2014-07-29 21:25:52','<strong><em>Federal Initiative: Tick-Borne Disease Integrated Pest Management White Paper</em></strong>\r\n\r\nA federal workgroup led by the<a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/\"> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency</a> and the<a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/\"> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a> has released a document titled <a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/pestwise/ticks/tick-ipm-whitepaper.pdf\"><em>Federal Initiative: Tick-Borne Disease Integrated Pest Management White Paper</em></a>. This white paper outlines a strategic plan for collaboration between fourteen federal agencies and identifies the steps that need to be taken\r\nin order to develop evidenced based policies for a tick<a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/opp00001/factsheets/ipm.htm\"> integrated pest management program</a>.\r\n\r\nThis workgroup will:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Collect, share, organize, and integrate information on best<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1668\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/EPA-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"EPA\" width=\"195\" height=\"195\" /> practices, including communications tools and resources, related to Integrated Pest Management of ticks and tick-borne diseases.</li>\r\n	<li>Identify and prioritize research gaps and needs.</li>\r\n	<li>Share agency-specific strategic plans relating to the control of ticks and the pathogens they may transmit.</li>\r\n	<li>Develop white papers and a strategy for tick IPM and prevention of TBD and consensus documents that can be shared across US federal agencies for the purposes of improving and coordinating IPM programs and activities.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAccording to the white paper, the numbers of <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/diseases/\">tick-borne diseases</a> have been increasing in the United States over the last decade. This is thought to be associated with:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Reforestation and changing land use patterns</li>\r\n	<li>Overabundant deer populations</li>\r\n	<li>Expansion of suburbia into wooded areas</li>\r\n	<li>Improvements in diagnosis and surveillance and reporting practices</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWisconsin is the tick hotspot of the Midwest, but there has been an increase in tick-borne disease across all Midwestern states.  Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan are considered to be at moderate risk of Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne illness in the United States. It is very important for Midwesterners to understand the risks associated with tick bites, and the best ways to avoid them. Be sure to take measures to protect yourself this tick season.\r\n\r\nVisit the <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/\">Illinois Department of Public Health</a>’s website for information about prevention and control of <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/pccommonticks.htm\">common ticks</a>.','Collaboration on Tick Control at the Federal Level','','inherit','closed','open','','1555-autosave-v1','','','2014-07-29 21:25:52','2014-07-29 21:25:52','',1555,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1555-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1668,3,'2014-07-29 21:21:13','2014-07-29 21:21:13','','EPA','','inherit','closed','open','','epa','','','2014-07-29 21:21:13','2014-07-29 21:21:13','',1555,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/EPA.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1669,3,'2014-07-29 21:26:03','2014-07-29 21:26:03','<strong><em>Federal Initiative: Tick-Borne Disease Integrated Pest Management White Paper</em></strong>\r\n\r\nA federal workgroup led by the<a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/\"> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency</a> and the<a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/\"> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a> has released a document titled <a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/pestwise/ticks/tick-ipm-whitepaper.pdf\"><em>Federal Initiative: Tick-Borne Disease Integrated Pest Management White Paper</em></a>. This white paper outlines a strategic plan for collaboration between fourteen federal agencies and identifies the steps that need to be taken\r\nin order to develop evidenced based policies for a tick<a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/opp00001/factsheets/ipm.htm\"> integrated pest management program</a>.\r\n\r\nThis workgroup will:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Collect, share, organize, and integrate information on best<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1668\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/EPA-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"EPA\" width=\"195\" height=\"195\" /> practices, including communications tools and resources, related to Integrated Pest Management of ticks and tick-borne diseases.</li>\r\n	<li>Identify and prioritize research gaps and needs.</li>\r\n	<li>Share agency-specific strategic plans relating to the control of ticks and the pathogens they may transmit.</li>\r\n	<li>Develop white papers and a strategy for tick IPM and prevention of TBD and consensus documents that can be shared across US federal agencies for the purposes of improving and coordinating IPM programs and activities.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAccording to the white paper, the numbers of <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/diseases/\">tick-borne diseases</a> have been increasing in the United States over the last decade. This is thought to be associated with:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Reforestation and changing land use patterns</li>\r\n	<li>Overabundant deer populations</li>\r\n	<li>Expansion of suburbia into wooded areas</li>\r\n	<li>Improvements in diagnosis and surveillance and reporting practices</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWisconsin is the tick hotspot of the Midwest, but there has been an increase in tick-borne disease across all Midwestern states.  Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan are considered to be at moderate risk of Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne illness in the United States. It is very important for Midwesterners to understand the risks associated with tick bites, and the best ways to avoid them. Be sure to take measures to protect yourself this tick season.\r\n\r\nVisit the <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/\">Illinois Department of Public Health</a>’s website for information about prevention and control of <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/pccommonticks.htm\">common ticks</a>.','Collaboration on Tick Control at the Federal Level','','inherit','closed','open','','1555-revision-v1','','','2014-07-29 21:26:03','2014-07-29 21:26:03','',1555,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1555-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1670,3,'2014-08-05 14:42:13','2014-08-05 14:42:13','The <a href=\"http://http://www.epa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> is now allowing the use of an herbicide called<a href=\"http://http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/24Dgen.html\" target=\"_blank\"> 2, 4-D</a>. Some farmers argue that this herbicide is needed to combat the problem of <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/superweeds-an-emerging-threat/\" target=\"_blank\">superweeds</a> that are resistant to less toxic herbicides like <a href=\"http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/glyphotech.html\" target=\"_blank\">glyphosate</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dow.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Dow Chemicals</a> and <a href=\"http://www.monsanto.com/pages/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Monsanto</a> created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that were resistant to the herbicide glyphosate, more commonly known as <a href=\"http://www.roundup.com/smg/gosite/RUP/home\" target=\"_blank\">Roundup</a>. Farmers could use large doses of glyphosate to kill weeds without damaging their own crops. Because these <a href=\"http://web.mit.edu/demoscience/Monsanto/players.html\" target=\"_blank\">Roundup Ready crops </a>were “safe” from herbicide damage, farmers used massive doses of glyphosate that eventually created herbicide-resistant<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1675 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"crop spraying\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> weeds. Since weeds are now resistant to glyphosate, farmers are looking for a new product that will control these superweeds. Recently, Dow proposed using 2, 4-D to the EPA in an effort to attack weeds with a more toxic herbicide. Dow has also created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that are resistant to 2, 4-D. Now, farmers can use a large dose of 2, 4-D herbicide on their fields without damaging their own crops.\r\n\r\nEnvironmentalists believe that the drastic increase\r\nin chemical use will create a vicious cycle of herbicide overuse and <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/superweeds-an-emerging-threat/\" target=\"_blank\">superweeds</a>. Further, 2, 4-D was one of the chemicals used in <a href=\"http://www.agentorangerecord.com/home/\" target=\"_blank\">Agent Orange </a>during the Vietnam War and many activists are worried about human health effects. Despite many protests, EPA has allowed the use of 2, 4-D and the genetically engineered crops for commercial use.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Problem:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Human Health</strong> Because crops are resistant to the herbicide, farmers can use a high dose of the chemical without damaging and poisoning crops. This means more chemicals are being sprayed on food with a greater possibility of human ingestion and contact. 2, 4-D has been linked to <a href=\"http://www.panna.org/blog/24-d-corn-bad-idea-and-heres-why\" target=\"_blank\">cancer, neurotoxicity, kidney and liver problems, and endocrine disruption</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Environmental Health</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Creating another superweed: when farmers overuse chemicals, they create a superweed that is resistant to the chemical and harder to kill. This usually means that farmers either continue to apply high doses of chemicals or start using another more toxic chemical.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://grist.org/industrial-agriculture/meet-24-d-a-pesticide-even-conventional-vegetable-farmers-fear/\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide drift and non-target plants</a>: because farmers are using large amounts of toxic chemicals, the chemicals can drift to neighboring farms killing non-genetically engineered crops as well as native plants.</li>\r\n	<li>Non-target insects: herbicides and pesticides often kill insects, especially pollinators, that are important parts of the natural ecosystem</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information on naturally removing weeds, check out our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">factsheet</a>.\r\n\r\n8/5/2014','Commercial Use of 2, 4-D','','publish','closed','open','','commercial-use-of-2-4-d','','\nhttp://midwestpesticideaction.org/superweeds-an-emerging-threat/','2014-08-05 14:42:13','2014-08-05 14:42:13','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1670',0,'post','',0),(1671,3,'2014-07-30 15:01:07','2014-07-30 15:01:07','','Monsanto pesticide to be sprayed on food crops.','','inherit','closed','open','','monsanto-pesticide-to-be-sprayed-on-food-crops','','','2014-07-30 15:01:07','2014-07-30 15:01:07','',1670,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/pesticides.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1672,3,'2014-07-30 15:01:56','2014-07-30 15:01:56','','crop spraying 2','','inherit','closed','open','','crop-spraying-2','','','2014-07-30 15:01:56','2014-07-30 15:01:56','',1670,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying-2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1673,3,'2014-07-30 15:03:32','2014-07-30 15:03:32','The <a href=\"http://http://www.epa.gov/\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> is now allowing the use of an herbicide called<a href=\"http://http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/24Dgen.html\"> 2, 4-D</a>. Some farmers argue that this herbicide is needed to combat the problem of <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/superweeds-an-emerging-threat/\">superweeds</a> that are resistant to less toxic herbicides like <a href=\"http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/glyphotech.html\">glyphosate</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dow.com/\">Dow Chemicals</a> and <a href=\"http://www.monsanto.com/pages/default.aspx\">Monsanto</a> created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that were resistant to the herbicide glyphosate, more commonly known as <a href=\"http://www.roundup.com/smg/gosite/RUP/home\">Roundup</a>. Farmers could use large doses of glyphosate to kill weeds without damaging their own crops. Because these <a href=\"http://web.mit.edu/demoscience/Monsanto/players.html\">Roundup Ready crops </a>were “safe” from herbicide damage, farmers used massive doses of glyphosate that eventually created herbicide-resistant weeds. Since weeds are now resistant to glyphosate, farmers are looking for a new product that will control these superweeds. Recently, Dow proposed using 2, 4-D to the EPA in an effort to attack weeds with a more toxic herbicide. Dow has also created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that are resistant to 2, 4-D. Now, farmers can use a large dose of 2, 4-D herbicide on their fields without damaging their own crops. However, environmentalists believe that the drastic increase in chemical use will create a vicious cycle of herbicide overuse and superweeds. Also, 2, 4-D was one of the chemicals used in <a href=\"http://www.agentorangerecord.com/home/\">Agent Orange </a>during the <a href=\"http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war\">Vietnam War </a>and many activists are worried about unforeseen human health effects. Despite many protests, EPA has allowed the use of 2, 4-D and the genetically engineered crops for commercial use.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1672 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying-2-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"crop spraying 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe Problem:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Human Health: Because crops are resistant to the herbicide, farmers can use a high dose of the chemical without damaging and poisoning crops. This means more chemicals are being sprayed on food with a greater possibility of human ingestion and contact. 2, 4-D has been linked to <a href=\"http://www.panna.org/blog/24-d-corn-bad-idea-and-heres-why\">cancer, neurotoxicity, kidney and liver problems, and</a><a href=\"http://www.panna.org/blog/24-d-corn-bad-idea-and-heres-why\"> endocrine disruption.</a></li>\r\n	<li>Environmental Health:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Creating another superweed: when farmers overuse chemicals, they create a superweed that is resistant to the chemical and harder to kill. This usually means that farmers either continue to apply high doses of chemicals or start using another more toxic chemical.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://grist.org/industrial-agriculture/meet-24-d-a-pesticide-even-conventional-vegetable-farmers-fear/\">Pesticide drift and non-target plants</a>: because farmers are using large amounts of toxic chemicals, the chemicals can drift to neighboring farms killing non-genetically engineered crops as well as native plants.</li>\r\n	<li>Non-target insects: herbicides and pesticides often kill insects, especially pollinators, that are important parts of the natural ecosystem</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information on <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\">naturally removing weeds</a>, visit our website at <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">midwestpesticideaction.org</a>.','EPA and 2, 4-D','','inherit','closed','open','','1670-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 15:03:32','2014-07-30 15:03:32','',1670,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1670-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1674,3,'2014-07-30 15:04:00','2014-07-30 15:04:00','The <a href=\"http://http://www.epa.gov/\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> is now allowing the use of an herbicide called<a href=\"http://http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/24Dgen.html\"> 2, 4-D</a>. Some farmers argue that this herbicide is needed to combat the problem of <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/superweeds-an-emerging-threat/\">superweeds</a> that are resistant to less toxic herbicides like <a href=\"http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/glyphotech.html\">glyphosate</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dow.com/\">Dow Chemicals</a> and <a href=\"http://www.monsanto.com/pages/default.aspx\">Monsanto</a> created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that were resistant to the herbicide glyphosate, more commonly known as <a href=\"http://www.roundup.com/smg/gosite/RUP/home\">Roundup</a>. Farmers could use large doses of glyphosate to kill weeds without damaging their own crops. Because these <a href=\"http://web.mit.edu/demoscience/Monsanto/players.html\">Roundup Ready crops </a>were “safe” from herbicide damage, farmers used massive doses of glyphosate that eventually created herbicide-resistant weeds. Since weeds are now resistant to glyphosate, farmers are looking for a new product that will control these superweeds. Recently, Dow proposed using 2, 4-D to the EPA in an effort to attack weeds with a more toxic herbicide. Dow has also created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that are resistant to 2, 4-D. Now, farmers can use a large dose of 2, 4-D herbicide on their fields without damaging their own crops. However, environmentalists believe that the drastic increase in chemical use will create a vicious cycle of herbicide overuse and superweeds. Also, 2, 4-D was one of the chemicals used in <a href=\"http://www.agentorangerecord.com/home/\">Agent Orange </a>during the <a href=\"http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war\">Vietnam War </a>and many activists are worried about unforeseen human health effects. Despite many protests, EPA has allowed the use of 2, 4-D and the genetically engineered crops for commercial use.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1672 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying-2-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"crop spraying 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe Problem:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Human Health: Because crops are resistant to the herbicide, farmers can use a high dose of the chemical without damaging and poisoning crops. This means more chemicals are being sprayed on food with a greater possibility of human ingestion and contact. 2, 4-D has been linked to <a href=\"http://www.panna.org/blog/24-d-corn-bad-idea-and-heres-why\">cancer, neurotoxicity, kidney and liver problems, and</a><a href=\"http://www.panna.org/blog/24-d-corn-bad-idea-and-heres-why\"> endocrine disruption.</a></li>\r\n	<li>Environmental Health:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Creating another superweed: when farmers overuse chemicals, they create a superweed that is resistant to the chemical and harder to kill. This usually means that farmers either continue to apply high doses of chemicals or start using another more toxic chemical.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://grist.org/industrial-agriculture/meet-24-d-a-pesticide-even-conventional-vegetable-farmers-fear/\">Pesticide drift and non-target plants</a>: because farmers are using large amounts of toxic chemicals, the chemicals can drift to neighboring farms killing non-genetically engineered crops as well as native plants.</li>\r\n	<li>Non-target insects: herbicides and pesticides often kill insects, especially pollinators, that are important parts of the natural ecosystem</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information on <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\">naturally removing weeds</a>, visit our website at <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">midwestpesticideaction.org</a>.','EPA and 2, 4-D','','inherit','closed','open','','1670-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 15:04:00','2014-07-30 15:04:00','',1670,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1670-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1675,3,'2014-07-30 15:05:52','2014-07-30 15:05:52','','crop spraying','','inherit','closed','open','','crop-spraying','','','2014-07-30 15:05:52','2014-07-30 15:05:52','',1670,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1676,3,'2014-07-30 15:06:34','2014-07-30 15:06:34','<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying.jpg\"> </a>\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http://http://www.epa.gov/\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> is now allowing the use of an herbicide called<a href=\"http://http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/24Dgen.html\"> 2, 4-D</a>. Some farmers argue that this herbicide is needed to combat the problem of <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/superweeds-an-emerging-threat/\">superweeds</a> that are resistant to less toxic herbicides like <a href=\"http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/glyphotech.html\">glyphosate</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dow.com/\">Dow Chemicals</a> and <a href=\"http://www.monsanto.com/pages/default.aspx\">Monsanto</a> created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that were resistant to the herbicide glyphosate, more commonly known as <a href=\"http://www.roundup.com/smg/gosite/RUP/home\">Roundup</a>. Farmers could use large doses of glyphosate to kill weeds without damaging their own crops. Because these <a href=\"http://web.mit.edu/demoscience/Monsanto/players.html\">Roundup Ready crops </a>were “safe” from herbicide damage, farmers used massive doses of glyphosate that eventually created herbicide-resistant weeds. Since weeds are now resistant to glyphosate, farmers are looking for a new product that will control these superweeds. Recently, Dow proposed using 2, 4-D to the EPA in an effort to attack weeds with a more toxic herbicide. Dow has also created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that are resistant to 2, 4-D. Now, farmers can use a large dose of 2, 4-D herbicide on their fields without damaging their own crops. However, environmentalists believe that the drastic increase in chemical use will create a vicious cycle of herbicide overuse and superweeds. Also, 2, 4-D was one of the chemicals used in <a href=\"http://www.agentorangerecord.com/home/\">Agent Orange </a>during the <a href=\"http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war\">Vietnam War </a>and many activists are worried about unforeseen human health effects. Despite many protests, EPA has allowed the use of 2, 4-D and the genetically engineered crops for commercial use.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1675 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"crop spraying\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe Problem:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Human Health: Because crops are resistant to the herbicide, farmers can use a high dose of the chemical without damaging and poisoning crops. This means more chemicals are being sprayed on food with a greater possibility of human ingestion and contact. 2, 4-D has been linked to <a href=\"http://www.panna.org/blog/24-d-corn-bad-idea-and-heres-why\">cancer, neurotoxicity, kidney and liver problems, and endocrine disruption</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>Environmental Health:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Creating another superweed: when farmers overuse chemicals, they create a superweed that is resistant to the chemical and harder to kill. This usually means that farmers either continue to apply high doses of chemicals or start using another more toxic chemical.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://grist.org/industrial-agriculture/meet-24-d-a-pesticide-even-conventional-vegetable-farmers-fear/\">Pesticide drift and non-target plants</a>: because farmers are using large amounts of toxic chemicals, the chemicals can drift to neighboring farms killing non-genetically engineered crops as well as native plants.</li>\r\n	<li>Non-target insects: herbicides and pesticides often kill insects, especially pollinators, that are important parts of the natural ecosystem</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information on <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\">naturally removing weeds</a>, visit our website at <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">midwestpesticideaction.org</a>.','EPA and 2, 4-D','','inherit','closed','open','','1670-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 15:06:34','2014-07-30 15:06:34','',1670,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1670-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1677,3,'2014-07-30 15:06:56','2014-07-30 15:06:56','The <a href=\"http://http://www.epa.gov/\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> is now allowing the use of an herbicide called<a href=\"http://http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/24Dgen.html\"> 2, 4-D</a>. Some farmers argue that this herbicide is needed to combat the problem of <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/superweeds-an-emerging-threat/\">superweeds</a> that are resistant to less toxic herbicides like <a href=\"http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/glyphotech.html\">glyphosate</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dow.com/\">Dow Chemicals</a> and <a href=\"http://www.monsanto.com/pages/default.aspx\">Monsanto</a> created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that were resistant to the herbicide glyphosate, more commonly known as <a href=\"http://www.roundup.com/smg/gosite/RUP/home\">Roundup</a>. Farmers could use large doses of glyphosate to kill weeds without damaging their own crops. Because these <a href=\"http://web.mit.edu/demoscience/Monsanto/players.html\">Roundup Ready crops </a>were “safe” from herbicide damage, farmers used massive doses of glyphosate that eventually created herbicide-resistant weeds. Since weeds are now resistant to glyphosate, farmers are looking for a new product that will control these superweeds. Recently, Dow proposed using 2, 4-D to the EPA in an effort to attack weeds with a more toxic herbicide. Dow has also created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that are resistant to 2, 4-D. Now, farmers can use a large dose of 2, 4-D herbicide on their fields without damaging their own crops. However, environmentalists believe that the drastic increase in chemical use will create a vicious cycle of herbicide overuse and superweeds. Also, 2, 4-D was one of the chemicals used in <a href=\"http://www.agentorangerecord.com/home/\">Agent Orange </a>during the <a href=\"http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war\">Vietnam War </a>and many activists are worried about unforeseen human health effects. Despite many protests, EPA has allowed the use of 2, 4-D and the genetically engineered crops for commercial use.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1675 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"crop spraying\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe Problem:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Human Health: Because crops are resistant to the herbicide, farmers can use a high dose of the chemical without damaging and poisoning crops. This means more chemicals are being sprayed on food with a greater possibility of human ingestion and contact. 2, 4-D has been linked to <a href=\"http://www.panna.org/blog/24-d-corn-bad-idea-and-heres-why\">cancer, neurotoxicity, kidney and liver problems, and endocrine disruption</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>Environmental Health:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Creating another superweed: when farmers overuse chemicals, they create a superweed that is resistant to the chemical and harder to kill. This usually means that farmers either continue to apply high doses of chemicals or start using another more toxic chemical.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://grist.org/industrial-agriculture/meet-24-d-a-pesticide-even-conventional-vegetable-farmers-fear/\">Pesticide drift and non-target plants</a>: because farmers are using large amounts of toxic chemicals, the chemicals can drift to neighboring farms killing non-genetically engineered crops as well as native plants.</li>\r\n	<li>Non-target insects: herbicides and pesticides often kill insects, especially pollinators, that are important parts of the natural ecosystem</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information on <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\">naturally removing weeds</a>, visit our website at <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">midwestpesticideaction.org</a>.','EPA and 2, 4-D','','inherit','closed','open','','1670-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 15:06:56','2014-07-30 15:06:56','',1670,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1670-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1678,3,'2014-07-30 15:07:41','2014-07-30 15:07:41','The <a href=\"http://http://www.epa.gov/\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> is now allowing the use of an herbicide called<a href=\"http://http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/24Dgen.html\"> 2, 4-D</a>. Some farmers argue that this herbicide is needed to combat the problem of <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/superweeds-an-emerging-threat/\">superweeds</a> that are resistant to less toxic herbicides like <a href=\"http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/glyphotech.html\">glyphosate</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dow.com/\">Dow Chemicals</a> and <a href=\"http://www.monsanto.com/pages/default.aspx\">Monsanto</a> created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that were resistant to the herbicide glyphosate, more commonly known as <a href=\"http://www.roundup.com/smg/gosite/RUP/home\">Roundup</a>. Farmers could use large doses of glyphosate to kill weeds without damaging their own crops. Because these <a href=\"http://web.mit.edu/demoscience/Monsanto/players.html\">Roundup Ready crops </a>were “safe” from herbicide damage, farmers used massive doses of glyphosate that eventually created herbicide-resistant weeds. Since weeds are now resistant to glyphosate, farmers are looking for a new product that will control these superweeds. Recently, Dow proposed using 2, 4-D to the EPA in an effort to attack weeds with a more toxic herbicide. Dow has also created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that are resistant to 2, 4-D. Now, farmers can use a large dose of 2, 4-D herbicide on their fields without damaging their own crops. However, environmentalists believe that the drastic increase in chemical use will create a vicious cycle of herbicide overuse and superweeds. Also, 2, 4-D was one of the chemicals used in <a href=\"http://www.agentorangerecord.com/home/\">Agent Orange </a>during the <a href=\"http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war\">Vietnam War </a>and many activists are worried about unforeseen human health effects. Despite many protests, EPA has allowed the use of 2, 4-D and the genetically engineered crops for commercial use.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1675 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"crop spraying\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe Problem:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Human Health: Because crops are resistant to the herbicide, farmers can use a high dose of the chemical without damaging and poisoning crops. This means more chemicals are being sprayed on food with a greater possibility of human ingestion and contact. 2, 4-D has been linked to <a href=\"http://www.panna.org/blog/24-d-corn-bad-idea-and-heres-why\">cancer, neurotoxicity, kidney and liver problems, and endocrine disruption</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>Environmental Health:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Creating another superweed: when farmers overuse chemicals, they create a superweed that is resistant to the chemical and harder to kill. This usually means that farmers either continue to apply high doses of chemicals or start using another more toxic chemical.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://grist.org/industrial-agriculture/meet-24-d-a-pesticide-even-conventional-vegetable-farmers-fear/\">Pesticide drift and non-target plants</a>: because farmers are using large amounts of toxic chemicals, the chemicals can drift to neighboring farms killing non-genetically engineered crops as well as native plants.</li>\r\n	<li>Non-target insects: herbicides and pesticides often kill insects, especially pollinators, that are important parts of the natural ecosystem</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information on <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\">naturally removing weeds</a>, visit our website at <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">midwestpesticideaction.org</a>.','Commercial Use of 2, 4-D','','inherit','closed','open','','1670-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 15:07:41','2014-07-30 15:07:41','',1670,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1670-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1679,3,'2014-07-30 15:08:19','2014-07-30 15:08:19','The <a href=\"http://http://www.epa.gov/\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> is now allowing the use of an herbicide called<a href=\"http://http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/24Dgen.html\"> 2, 4-D</a>. Some farmers argue that this herbicide is needed to combat the problem of <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/superweeds-an-emerging-threat/\">superweeds</a> that are resistant to less toxic herbicides like <a href=\"http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/glyphotech.html\">glyphosate</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dow.com/\">Dow Chemicals</a> and <a href=\"http://www.monsanto.com/pages/default.aspx\">Monsanto</a> created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that were resistant to the herbicide glyphosate, more commonly known as <a href=\"http://www.roundup.com/smg/gosite/RUP/home\">Roundup</a>. Farmers could use large doses of glyphosate to kill weeds without damaging their own crops. Because these <a href=\"http://web.mit.edu/demoscience/Monsanto/players.html\">Roundup Ready crops </a>were “safe” from herbicide damage, farmers used massive doses of glyphosate that eventually created herbicide-resistant weeds. Since weeds are now resistant to glyphosate, farmers are looking for a new product that will control these superweeds. Recently, Dow proposed using 2, 4-D to the EPA in an effort to attack weeds with a more toxic herbicide. Dow has also created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that are resistant to 2, 4-D. Now, farmers can use a large dose of 2, 4-D herbicide on their fields without damaging their own crops. However, environmentalists believe that the drastic increase in chemical use will create a vicious cycle of herbicide overuse and superweeds. Also, 2, 4-D was one of the chemicals used in <a href=\"http://www.agentorangerecord.com/home/\">Agent Orange </a>during the <a href=\"http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war\">Vietnam War </a>and many activists are worried about human health effects. Despite many protests, EPA has allowed the use of 2, 4-D and the genetically engineered crops for commercial use.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1675 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"crop spraying\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe Problem:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Human Health: Because crops are resistant to the herbicide, farmers can use a high dose of the chemical without damaging and poisoning crops. This means more chemicals are being sprayed on food with a greater possibility of human ingestion and contact. 2, 4-D has been linked to <a href=\"http://www.panna.org/blog/24-d-corn-bad-idea-and-heres-why\">cancer, neurotoxicity, kidney and liver problems, and endocrine disruption</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>Environmental Health:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Creating another superweed: when farmers overuse chemicals, they create a superweed that is resistant to the chemical and harder to kill. This usually means that farmers either continue to apply high doses of chemicals or start using another more toxic chemical.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://grist.org/industrial-agriculture/meet-24-d-a-pesticide-even-conventional-vegetable-farmers-fear/\">Pesticide drift and non-target plants</a>: because farmers are using large amounts of toxic chemicals, the chemicals can drift to neighboring farms killing non-genetically engineered crops as well as native plants.</li>\r\n	<li>Non-target insects: herbicides and pesticides often kill insects, especially pollinators, that are important parts of the natural ecosystem</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information on <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\">naturally removing weeds</a>, visit our website at <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">midwestpesticideaction.org</a>.','Commercial Use of 2, 4-D','','inherit','closed','open','','1670-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 15:08:19','2014-07-30 15:08:19','',1670,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1670-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1680,3,'2014-08-18 19:03:33','2014-08-18 19:03:33','The <a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> has recently decided to <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/media/2014/140314a.asp\">ban the use of toxic chemical propoxur in flea collars</a>. <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/living/chemicalindex/propoxur.asp\">Propoxur</a> is a known neurotoxin and carcinogen that causes brain and nervous system damage in children. The EPA has come to an agreement with major pet companies that allows <a href=\"http://www.sergeants.com/\">Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc.</a> and <a href=\"http://www.centrallifesciences.com/\">Wellmark International</a> to produce pet collars with propoxur until April 2015 and allows companies to distribute these collars until April, 2016. Although this is a significant step, the EPA’s gradual removal and extended phase-out means your pet and family members could still be at risk for several years. Furthermore, this new agreement does not prevent companies from using other toxic chemicals such as <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/living/chemicalindex/tetrachlorvinphos.asp\">tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP)</a> in flea collars<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dogs-and-cats.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1686 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dogs-and-cats-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"dogs and cats\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>.\r\n\r\nFlea and tick pesticides like propoxur and TCVP can be harmful to pets and the humans who own them. Use safer pesticide alternatives like flea and tick products containing <a href=\"http://www.vetstreet.com/lufenuron-rx-and-otc\">Lufenuron</a>, <a href=\"http://www.petarmor.com/product_dogs/petarmor-fastcaps-nitenpyram-2/\">Nitenpyram</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.vetstreet.com/fipronil--s-methoprene-for-dogs\">S-Methoprene</a> to decrease your pet and family member’s exposure to harmful pesticides. Or, use pesticide-free options such as bathing your pet regularly, routinely washing pet bedding and surrounding areas, vacuuming, and using a <a href=\"http://www.petsmart.com/dog/brushes-combs-blow-dryers/top-paw-easy-grip-flea-dog-comb-zid36-5148208/cat-36-catid-100097\">flea comb</a> on your pet to eliminate your exposure to flea and tick pesticides.\r\n\r\nIf you suspect your pet is suffering from pesticide poisoning, contact the <a href=\"http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control\">Animal Poison Control Center</a> at (888)426-4435. For more information on what you can do to protect your pet and family from harmful pesticides, check out MPAC’s <em><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\">Pets and Pesticides</a> </em>factsheet.','Protect Your Pets: EPA Secures Removal of Pesticide from Pet Collars ','','publish','closed','open','','protect-your-pets-epa-secures-removal-of-pesticide-from-pet-collars','','','2014-08-18 19:03:33','2014-08-18 19:03:33','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1680',0,'post','',0),(1682,3,'2014-07-30 18:38:12','2014-07-30 18:38:12','<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Save the Date! Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory on Thursday, October 9th</h1>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Garden-Gala-Save-The-Date2.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1628 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Garden-Gala-Save-The-Date2-901x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Gala Save the Date\" width=\"640\" height=\"727\" /></a>','Garden Gala','','inherit','closed','open','','1626-autosave-v1','','','2014-07-30 18:38:12','2014-07-30 18:38:12','',1626,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1626-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1683,3,'2014-07-30 15:47:53','2014-07-30 15:47:53','<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Save the Date! Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory on Thursday, October 9th</h1>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Garden-Gala-Website.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1681 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Garden-Gala-Website.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Gala\" width=\"960\" height=\"375\" /></a>','Garden Gala','','inherit','closed','open','','1626-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 15:47:53','2014-07-30 15:47:53','',1626,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1626-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1684,3,'2014-07-30 16:07:49','2014-07-30 16:07:49','','dog','','inherit','closed','open','','dog','','','2014-07-30 16:07:49','2014-07-30 16:07:49','',1680,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dog.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1685,3,'2014-07-30 16:07:56','2014-07-30 16:07:56','','dog2','','inherit','closed','open','','dog2','','','2014-07-30 16:07:56','2014-07-30 16:07:56','',1680,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dog2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1686,3,'2014-07-30 16:10:19','2014-07-30 16:10:19','','dogs and cats','','inherit','closed','open','','dogs-and-cats','','','2014-07-30 16:10:19','2014-07-30 16:10:19','',1680,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dogs-and-cats.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1687,3,'2014-07-30 16:11:05','2014-07-30 16:11:05','The <a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> has recently decided to <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/media/2014/140314a.asp\">ban the use of toxic chemical propoxur in flea collars</a>. <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/living/chemicalindex/propoxur.asp\">Propoxur</a> is a known neurotoxin and carcinogen that causes brain and nervous system damage in children. The EPA has come to an agreement with major pet companies that allows <a href=\"http://www.sergeants.com/\">Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc.</a> and <a href=\"http://www.centrallifesciences.com/\">Wellmark International </a>to produce pet collars with propoxur until April 2015 and allows companies to distribute these collars until April, 2016. Although this is a significant step, the EPA’s gradual removal and extended phase-out means your pet and family members could still be at risk for several years. Furthermore, this new agreement does not prevent companies from using other toxic chemicals such as <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/living/chemicalindex/tetrachlorvinphos.asp\">tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP)</a> in flea collars<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dogs-and-cats.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1686 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dogs-and-cats-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"dogs and cats\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFlea and tick pesticides like propoxur and TCVP can be harmful to pets and the humans who own them. Use safer pesticide alternatives like flea and tick products containing <a href=\"http://www.vetstreet.com/lufenuron-rx-and-otc\">Lufenuron</a>, <a href=\"http://www.petarmor.com/product_dogs/petarmor-fastcaps-nitenpyram-2/\">Nitenpyram</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.vetstreet.com/fipronil--s-methoprene-for-dogs\">S-Methoprene </a>to decrease your pet and family member’s exposure to harmful pesticides. Or, use pesticide-free options such as bathing your pet regularly, routinely washing pet bedding and surrounding area, vacuuming, and using a <a href=\"http://www.petsmart.com/dog/brushes-combs-blow-dryers/top-paw-easy-grip-flea-dog-comb-zid36-5148208/cat-36-catid-100097\">flea comb </a>on your pet to eliminate your exposure to flea and tick pesticides. These types of pesticides, as well as pesticides and herbicides used on lawns, can cause health problems and poison pets. If you suspect your pet is suffering from pesticide poisoning, contact the <a href=\"http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control\">Animal Poison Control Center </a>at (888)426-4435. For more information on what you can do to protect your pet and family from harmful pesticides, contact the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center </a>or check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\"><em>Pets and Pesticides </em></a>factsheet.','Protect Your Pets: EPA Secures Removal of Pesticide from Pet Collars ','','inherit','closed','open','','1680-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 16:11:05','2014-07-30 16:11:05','',1680,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1680-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1688,3,'2014-07-30 16:11:19','2014-07-30 16:11:19','The <a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> has recently decided to <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/media/2014/140314a.asp\">ban the use of toxic chemical propoxur in flea collars</a>. <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/living/chemicalindex/propoxur.asp\">Propoxur</a> is a known neurotoxin and carcinogen that causes brain and nervous system damage in children. The EPA has come to an agreement with major pet companies that allows <a href=\"http://www.sergeants.com/\">Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc.</a> and <a href=\"http://www.centrallifesciences.com/\">Wellmark International </a>to produce pet collars with propoxur until April 2015 and allows companies to distribute these collars until April, 2016. Although this is a significant step, the EPA’s gradual removal and extended phase-out means your pet and family members could still be at risk for several years. Furthermore, this new agreement does not prevent companies from using other toxic chemicals such as <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/living/chemicalindex/tetrachlorvinphos.asp\">tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP)</a> in flea collars<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dogs-and-cats.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1686 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dogs-and-cats-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"dogs and cats\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>.\r\n\r\nFlea and tick pesticides like propoxur and TCVP can be harmful to pets and the humans who own them. Use safer pesticide alternatives like flea and tick products containing <a href=\"http://www.vetstreet.com/lufenuron-rx-and-otc\">Lufenuron</a>, <a href=\"http://www.petarmor.com/product_dogs/petarmor-fastcaps-nitenpyram-2/\">Nitenpyram</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.vetstreet.com/fipronil--s-methoprene-for-dogs\">S-Methoprene </a>to decrease your pet and family member’s exposure to harmful pesticides. Or, use pesticide-free options such as bathing your pet regularly, routinely washing pet bedding and surrounding area, vacuuming, and using a <a href=\"http://www.petsmart.com/dog/brushes-combs-blow-dryers/top-paw-easy-grip-flea-dog-comb-zid36-5148208/cat-36-catid-100097\">flea comb </a>on your pet to eliminate your exposure to flea and tick pesticides. These types of pesticides, as well as pesticides and herbicides used on lawns, can cause health problems and poison pets. If you suspect your pet is suffering from pesticide poisoning, contact the <a href=\"http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control\">Animal Poison Control Center </a>at (888)426-4435. For more information on what you can do to protect your pet and family from harmful pesticides, contact the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center </a>or check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\"><em>Pets and Pesticides </em></a>factsheet.','Protect Your Pets: EPA Secures Removal of Pesticide from Pet Collars ','','inherit','closed','open','','1680-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 16:11:19','2014-07-30 16:11:19','',1680,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1680-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1689,3,'2014-07-30 16:26:12','2014-07-30 16:26:12','The <a href=\"http://http://www.epa.gov/\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> is now allowing the use of an herbicide called<a href=\"http://http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/24Dgen.html\"> 2, 4-D</a>. Some farmers argue that this herbicide is needed to combat the problem of <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/superweeds-an-emerging-threat/\">superweeds</a> that are resistant to less toxic herbicides like <a href=\"http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/glyphotech.html\">glyphosate</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dow.com/\">Dow Chemicals</a> and <a href=\"http://www.monsanto.com/pages/default.aspx\">Monsanto</a> created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that were resistant to the herbicide glyphosate, more commonly known as <a href=\"http://www.roundup.com/smg/gosite/RUP/home\">Roundup</a>. Farmers could use large doses of glyphosate to kill weeds without damaging their own crops. Because these <a href=\"http://web.mit.edu/demoscience/Monsanto/players.html\">Roundup Ready crops </a>were “safe” from herbicide damage, farmers used massive doses of glyphosate that eventually created herbicide-resistant<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1675 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"crop spraying\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> weeds. Since weeds are now resistant to glyphosate, farmers are looking for a new product that will control these superweeds. Recently, Dow proposed using 2, 4-D to the EPA in an effort to attack weeds with a more toxic herbicide. Dow has also created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that are resistant to 2, 4-D. Now, farmers can use a large dose of 2, 4-D herbicide on their fields without damaging their own crops.\r\n\r\nEnvironmentalists believe that the drastic increase\r\nin chemical use will create a vicious cycle of herbicide overuse and <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/superweeds-an-emerging-threat/\" target=\"_blank\">superweeds</a>. Further, 2, 4-D was one of the chemicals used in <a href=\"http://www.agentorangerecord.com/home/\">Agent Orange </a>during the Vietnam War and many activists are worried about human health effects. Despite many protests, EPA has allowed the use of 2, 4-D and the genetically engineered crops for commercial use.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Problem:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Human Health</strong> Because crops are resistant to the herbicide, farmers can use a high dose of the chemical without damaging and poisoning crops. This means more chemicals are being sprayed on food with a greater possibility of human ingestion and contact. 2, 4-D has been linked to <a href=\"http://www.panna.org/blog/24-d-corn-bad-idea-and-heres-why\">cancer, neurotoxicity, kidney and liver problems, and endocrine disruption</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Environmental Health</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Creating another superweed: when farmers overuse chemicals, they create a superweed that is resistant to the chemical and harder to kill. This usually means that farmers either continue to apply high doses of chemicals or start using another more toxic chemical.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://grist.org/industrial-agriculture/meet-24-d-a-pesticide-even-conventional-vegetable-farmers-fear/\">Pesticide drift and non-target plants</a>: because farmers are using large amounts of toxic chemicals, the chemicals can drift to neighboring farms killing non-genetically engineered crops as well as native plants.</li>\r\n	<li>Non-target insects: herbicides and pesticides often kill insects, especially pollinators, that are important parts of the natural ecosystem</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information on naturally removing weeds, check out our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\">factsheet</a>.','Commercial Use of 2, 4-D','','inherit','closed','open','','1670-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 16:26:12','2014-07-30 16:26:12','',1670,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1670-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1690,3,'2014-07-30 16:28:00','2014-07-30 16:28:00','The <a href=\"http://http://www.epa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> is now allowing the use of an herbicide called<a href=\"http://http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/24Dgen.html\" target=\"_blank\"> 2, 4-D</a>. Some farmers argue that this herbicide is needed to combat the problem of <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/superweeds-an-emerging-threat/\" target=\"_blank\">superweeds</a> that are resistant to less toxic herbicides like <a href=\"http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/glyphotech.html\" target=\"_blank\">glyphosate</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dow.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Dow Chemicals</a> and <a href=\"http://www.monsanto.com/pages/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Monsanto</a> created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that were resistant to the herbicide glyphosate, more commonly known as <a href=\"http://www.roundup.com/smg/gosite/RUP/home\" target=\"_blank\">Roundup</a>. Farmers could use large doses of glyphosate to kill weeds without damaging their own crops. Because these <a href=\"http://web.mit.edu/demoscience/Monsanto/players.html\" target=\"_blank\">Roundup Ready crops </a>were “safe” from herbicide damage, farmers used massive doses of glyphosate that eventually created herbicide-resistant<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1675 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"crop spraying\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> weeds. Since weeds are now resistant to glyphosate, farmers are looking for a new product that will control these superweeds. Recently, Dow proposed using 2, 4-D to the EPA in an effort to attack weeds with a more toxic herbicide. Dow has also created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that are resistant to 2, 4-D. Now, farmers can use a large dose of 2, 4-D herbicide on their fields without damaging their own crops.\r\n\r\nEnvironmentalists believe that the drastic increase\r\nin chemical use will create a vicious cycle of herbicide overuse and <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/superweeds-an-emerging-threat/\" target=\"_blank\">superweeds</a>. Further, 2, 4-D was one of the chemicals used in <a href=\"http://www.agentorangerecord.com/home/\" target=\"_blank\">Agent Orange </a>during the Vietnam War and many activists are worried about human health effects. Despite many protests, EPA has allowed the use of 2, 4-D and the genetically engineered crops for commercial use.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Problem:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Human Health</strong> Because crops are resistant to the herbicide, farmers can use a high dose of the chemical without damaging and poisoning crops. This means more chemicals are being sprayed on food with a greater possibility of human ingestion and contact. 2, 4-D has been linked to <a href=\"http://www.panna.org/blog/24-d-corn-bad-idea-and-heres-why\" target=\"_blank\">cancer, neurotoxicity, kidney and liver problems, and endocrine disruption</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Environmental Health</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Creating another superweed: when farmers overuse chemicals, they create a superweed that is resistant to the chemical and harder to kill. This usually means that farmers either continue to apply high doses of chemicals or start using another more toxic chemical.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://grist.org/industrial-agriculture/meet-24-d-a-pesticide-even-conventional-vegetable-farmers-fear/\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide drift and non-target plants</a>: because farmers are using large amounts of toxic chemicals, the chemicals can drift to neighboring farms killing non-genetically engineered crops as well as native plants.</li>\r\n	<li>Non-target insects: herbicides and pesticides often kill insects, especially pollinators, that are important parts of the natural ecosystem</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information on naturally removing weeds, check out our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">factsheet</a>.','Commercial Use of 2, 4-D','','inherit','closed','open','','1670-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 16:28:00','2014-07-30 16:28:00','',1670,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1670-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1691,3,'2014-07-30 17:26:24','2014-07-30 17:26:24','Honeybee populations have been declining steadily since their populations were first recorded in 1998 down to nearly half of what the population total was in 2004. Their disappearance is of great concern because we rely on bees to pollinate roughly <a href=\"http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/decline-of-honey-bees-now-a-global-phenomenon-says-united-nations-2237541.html\" target=\"_blank\">70% of crop species </a>worldwide. While there remains a lot of uncertainty in the cause of their disappearance, recent studies are showing that insecticides are to blame.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bees.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1692 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bees-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"bees\" width=\"346\" height=\"230\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn <a href=\"http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/apr/07/britain-honey-bee-colony-deaths-worst-europe-study\" target=\"_blank\">April of 2013</a>, a study completed in the UK analyzed the rates of decline of honeybees in the European Union during the 2012-2013 winter. It showed that the rate of decline in the UK was significantly greater than that of other countries. While this study did not test for the effects of pesticide use on honeybee decline, it provided insight into the current state of bee population decline, and provided opportunity for further study of factors that are involved with bee colony mortality, such as weather changes, pesticide use, and habitat loss.\r\n\r\nA New York study in 2012 was the first study to reveal insecticide use, specifically <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/pollinators/chemicals.php\" target=\"_blank\">neonicotinoids</a>, as a reason for honeybee death. The cause was uncertain, but suggested the development of an immunodeficiency was a factor.\r\n\r\nNow, after a <a href=\"http://www.bulletinofinsectology.org/pdfarticles/vol67-2014-125-130lu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Harvard study</a> was completed this past winter, it is believed that these insecticides are not affecting the bees’ immune defenses, but instead attacking their cognitive abilities, specifically memory and navigation. In this study, bee colonies were treated with reasonable, nonlethal doses on two common insecticides believed to be a contributor to bee colony disappearance. Half of the treated colonies were wiped out by the end of the season. This phenomenon is known as <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNPwOtEk3AY\" target=\"_blank\">Colony Collapse Disorder</a>, a symptomatic process in which honeybees abandon the safety of their nests during the winter, leading to the rapid death of the entire colony.\r\n\r\nF<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bee-colorful.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1694 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bee-colorful-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"bee colorful\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a>ortunately, there are positive changes taking place to recover the honeybee population. In December 2013, the <a href=\"http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/apr/29/bee-harming-pesticides-banned-europe\" target=\"_blank\">European Union voted in favor of a two year ban </a>of three widely used insecticides believed to be key contributors the honeybee death. This past April, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/?p=13312\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota passed a bill</a> barring garden stores from advertising themselves as “bee-friendly” if they were pretreated with neonicotinoids, and labels neonicotinoids as pollinator lethal insecticides.\r\n\r\nInsecticide use is not the only contributor to honeybee disappearance, but it is a key factor, and is a problem we have the ability to solve. There are some great ways to help support the reversal of the population decline. Visit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">MPAC’s Bee Friendly factsheet</a> to learn more about the issue and the methods you can use at home to save the bees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Insecticides and Honeybees','','inherit','closed','open','','1617-autosave-v1','','','2014-07-30 17:26:24','2014-07-30 17:26:24','',1617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1617-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1692,3,'2014-07-30 16:49:36','2014-07-30 16:49:36','','bees','','inherit','closed','open','','bees','','','2014-07-30 16:49:36','2014-07-30 16:49:36','',1617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bees.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1693,3,'2014-07-30 16:49:45','2014-07-30 16:49:45','','bee with purple flower','','inherit','closed','open','','bee-with-purple-flower','','','2014-07-30 16:49:45','2014-07-30 16:49:45','',1617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bee-with-purple-flower.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1694,3,'2014-07-30 16:49:59','2014-07-30 16:49:59','','bee colorful','','inherit','closed','open','','bee-colorful','','','2014-07-30 16:49:59','2014-07-30 16:49:59','',1617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bee-colorful.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1696,3,'2014-07-30 17:17:31','2014-07-30 17:17:31','Honeybee populations have been declining steadily since their populations were first recorded in 1998 down to nearly half of what the population total was in 2004. Their disappearance is of great concern because we rely on bees to pollinate roughly <a href=\"http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/decline-of-honey-bees-now-a-global-phenomenon-says-united-nations-2237541.html\" target=\"_blank\">70% of crop species </a>worldwide. While there remains a lot of uncertainty in the cause of their disappearance, recent studies are showing that insecticides are to blame.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bees.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1692 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bees-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"bees\" width=\"346\" height=\"230\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn <a href=\"http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/apr/07/britain-honey-bee-colony-deaths-worst-europe-study\" target=\"_blank\">April of 2013</a>, a study completed in the UK analyzed the rates of decline of honeybees in the European Union during the 2012-2013 winter. It showed that the rate of decline in the UK was significantly greater than that of other countries. While this study did not test for the effects of pesticide use on honeybee decline, it provided insight into the current state of bee population decline, and provided opportunity for further study of factors that are involved with bee colony mortality, such as weather changes, pesticide use, and habitat loss.\r\n\r\nA New York study in 2012 was the first study to reveal insecticide use, specifically <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/pollinators/chemicals.php\" target=\"_blank\">neonicotinoids</a>, as a reason for honeybee death. The cause was uncertain, but suggested the development of an immunodeficiency was a factor.\r\n\r\nNow, after a <a href=\"http://www.bulletinofinsectology.org/pdfarticles/vol67-2014-125-130lu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Harvard study</a> was completed this past winter, it is believed that these insecticides are not affecting the bees’ immune defenses, but instead attacking their cognitive abilities, specifically memory and navigation. In this study, bee colonies were treated with reasonable, nonlethal doses on two common insecticides believed to be a contributor to bee colony disappearance. Half of the treated colonies were wiped out by the end of the season. This phenomenon is known as <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNPwOtEk3AY\" target=\"_blank\">Colony Collapse Disorder</a>, a symptomatic process in which honeybees abandon the safety of their nests during the winter, leading to the rapid death of the entire colony.\r\n\r\nF<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bee-colorful.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1694 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bee-colorful-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"bee colorful\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a>ortunately, there are positive changes taking place to recover the honeybee population. In December 2013, the <a href=\"http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/apr/29/bee-harming-pesticides-banned-europe\" target=\"_blank\">European Union voted in favor of a two year ban </a>of three widely used insecticides believed to be key contributors the honeybee death. This past April, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/?p=13312\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota passed a bill</a> barring garden stores from advertising themselves as “bee-friendly” if they were pretreated with neonicotinoids, and labels neonicotinoids as pollinator lethal insecticides.\r\n\r\nInsecticide use is not the only contributor to honeybee disappearance, but it is a key factor, and is a problem we have the ability to solve. There are some great ways to help support the reversal of the population decline. Visit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\">MPAC’s Bee Friendly factsheet</a> to learn more about the issue and the methods you can use at home to save the bees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Insecticides and Honeybees','','inherit','closed','open','','1617-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 17:17:31','2014-07-30 17:17:31','',1617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1697,3,'2014-07-30 17:20:49','2014-07-30 17:20:49','Honeybee populations have been declining steadily since their populations were first recorded in 1998 down to nearly half of what the population total was in 2004. Their disappearance is of great concern because we rely on bees to pollinate roughly <a href=\"http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/decline-of-honey-bees-now-a-global-phenomenon-says-united-nations-2237541.html\" target=\"_blank\">70% of crop species </a>worldwide. While there remains a lot of uncertainty in the cause of their disappearance, recent studies are showing that insecticides are to blame.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bees.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1692 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bees-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"bees\" width=\"346\" height=\"230\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn <a href=\"http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/apr/07/britain-honey-bee-colony-deaths-worst-europe-study\" target=\"_blank\">April of 2013</a>, a study completed in the UK analyzed the rates of decline of honeybees in the European Union during the 2012-2013 winter. It showed that the rate of decline in the UK was significantly greater than that of other countries. While this study did not test for the effects of pesticide use on honeybee decline, it provided insight into the current state of bee population decline, and provided opportunity for further study of factors that are involved with bee colony mortality, such as weather changes, pesticide use, and habitat loss.\r\n\r\nA New York study in 2012 was the first study to reveal insecticide use, specifically <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/pollinators/chemicals.php\" target=\"_blank\">neonicotinoids</a>, as a reason for honeybee death. The cause was uncertain, but suggested the development of an immunodeficiency was a factor.\r\n\r\nNow, after a <a href=\"http://www.bulletinofinsectology.org/pdfarticles/vol67-2014-125-130lu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Harvard study</a> was completed this past winter, it is believed that these insecticides are not affecting the bees’ immune defenses, but instead attacking their cognitive abilities, specifically memory and navigation. In this study, bee colonies were treated with reasonable, nonlethal doses on two common insecticides believed to be a contributor to bee colony disappearance. Half of the treated colonies were wiped out by the end of the season. This phenomenon is known as <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNPwOtEk3AY\" target=\"_blank\">Colony Collapse Disorder</a>, a symptomatic process in which honeybees abandon the safety of their nests during the winter, leading to the rapid death of the entire colony.\r\n\r\nF<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bee-colorful.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1694 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bee-colorful-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"bee colorful\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a>ortunately, there are positive changes taking place to recover the honeybee population. In December 2013, the <a href=\"http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/apr/29/bee-harming-pesticides-banned-europe\" target=\"_blank\">European Union voted in favor of a two year ban </a>of three widely used insecticides believed to be key contributors the honeybee death. This past April, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/?p=13312\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota passed a bill</a> barring garden stores from advertising themselves as “bee-friendly” if they were pretreated with neonicotinoids, and labels neonicotinoids as pollinator lethal insecticides.\r\n\r\nInsecticide use is not the only contributor to honeybee disappearance, but it is a key factor, and is a problem we have the ability to solve. There are some great ways to help support the reversal of the population decline. Visit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">MPAC’s Bee Friendly factsheet</a> to learn more about the issue and the methods you can use at home to save the bees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Insecticides and Honeybees','','inherit','closed','open','','1617-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 17:20:49','2014-07-30 17:20:49','',1617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1698,3,'2014-07-30 18:38:22','2014-07-30 18:38:22','<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Save the Date! Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory on Thursday, October 9th</h1>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Garden-Gala-Save-The-Date2.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1628 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Garden-Gala-Save-The-Date2-901x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Gala Save the Date\" width=\"640\" height=\"727\" /></a>','Garden Gala','','inherit','closed','open','','1626-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 18:38:22','2014-07-30 18:38:22','',1626,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1626-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1700,3,'2014-07-30 18:39:56','2014-07-30 18:39:56','','Home','','inherit','closed','open','','36-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 18:39:56','2014-07-30 18:39:56','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1701,3,'2014-07-30 18:47:36','2014-07-30 18:47:36','The <a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> has recently decided to <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/media/2014/140314a.asp\">ban the use of toxic chemical propoxur in flea collars</a>. <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/living/chemicalindex/propoxur.asp\">Propoxur</a> is a known neurotoxin and carcinogen that causes brain and nervous system damage in children. The EPA has come to an agreement with major pet companies that allows <a href=\"http://www.sergeants.com/\">Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc.</a> and <a href=\"http://www.centrallifesciences.com/\">Wellmark International </a>to produce pet collars with propoxur until April 2015 and allows companies to distribute these collars until April, 2016. Although this is a significant step, the EPA’s gradual removal and extended phase-out means your pet and family members could still be at risk for several years. Furthermore, this new agreement does not prevent companies from using other toxic chemicals such as <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/living/chemicalindex/tetrachlorvinphos.asp\">tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP)</a> in flea collars<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dogs-and-cats.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1686 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dogs-and-cats-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"dogs and cats\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>.\r\n\r\nFlea and tick pesticides like propoxur and TCVP can be harmful to pets and the humans who own them. Use safer pesticide alternatives like flea and tick products containing <a href=\"http://www.vetstreet.com/lufenuron-rx-and-otc\">Lufenuron</a>, <a href=\"http://www.petarmor.com/product_dogs/petarmor-fastcaps-nitenpyram-2/\">Nitenpyram</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.vetstreet.com/fipronil--s-methoprene-for-dogs\">S-Methoprene </a>to decrease your pet and family member’s exposure to harmful pesticides. Or, use pesticide-free options such as bathing your pet regularly, routinely washing pet bedding and surrounding area, vacuuming, and using a <a href=\"http://www.petsmart.com/dog/brushes-combs-blow-dryers/top-paw-easy-grip-flea-dog-comb-zid36-5148208/cat-36-catid-100097\">flea comb </a>on your pet to eliminate your exposure to flea and tick pesticides. These types of pesticides, as well as pesticides and herbicides used on lawns, can cause health problems and poison pets. If you suspect your pet is suffering from pesticide poisoning, contact the <a href=\"http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control\">Animal Poison Control Center </a>at (888)426-4435. For more information on what you can do to protect your pet and family from harmful pesticides, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\"><em>Pets and Pesticides </em></a>factsheet.','Protect Your Pets: EPA Secures Removal of Pesticide from Pet Collars ','','inherit','closed','open','','1680-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 18:47:36','2014-07-30 18:47:36','',1680,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1680-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1702,3,'2014-07-30 20:32:00','2014-07-30 20:32:00','<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140506-DuPage-NLC.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1472 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140506-DuPage-NLC.jpg\" alt=\"20140506 DuPage NLC\" width=\"218\" height=\"350\" /></a>\r\n\r\nFor DuPage County municipalities and park districts, this half-day event is hosted by the <a title=\"Home\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a> and <a href=\"http://web.extension.illinois.edu/state/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">University of Illinois Extension</a> to learn about the health and environmental impacts of conventional landscaping.\r\n\r\nIn addition, attendees will walk away with in-depth, practical training on sustainable lawn care practices.\r\n\r\nThe event is sponsored by <a href=\"http://www.dupageco.org/swm/\" target=\"_blank\">DuPage County Stormwater Management</a> and <a href=\"http://www.theconservationfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">The Conservation Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nEmail <a href=\"mailto:stormwatermgmt@dupageco.org\" target=\"_blank\">stormwatermgmt@dupageco.org</a> with questions.','May 6, 2014 DuPage County Lawncare Seminar','','inherit','closed','open','','1470-revision-v1','','','2014-07-30 20:32:00','2014-07-30 20:32:00','',1470,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1470-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1715,3,'2014-07-31 14:21:37','2014-07-31 14:21:37','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Spring Fling at Revolution Brewery</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3126\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"434\"]<a href=\"http://mpacspringfling.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"wp-image-3126\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/springfling.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"398\" /></a> Click here to purchase Tickets[/caption]\r\n\r\nOn Monday, May 9th, 2016, Midwest Pesticide Action Center invites you to join<span style=\"color: #222222;\"><a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2531869\" target=\"_blank\"> in celebrating spring</a> and the work of protecting people and the environment at <a href=\"http://revbrew.com/brewpub\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing Brewpub</a>.\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2531869\">For a $35 advance ticket price</a>, guests will enjoy the comfy environs of Revolution\'s Brewpub Brewers\' Lounge, hors d\'ouvres from Revolution\'s kitchen, the chance to sample five (5!) house brewed beers, and a raffle of fabulous prizes. There\'s also an opportunity to tour the brewery!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2531869\" target=\"_blank\">Help us celebrate</a> all the hard work of our partners and activists without whose passion and elbow grease MPAC could never be as successful as we are; our successes in rolling out our new Midwest Grows Green campaign; and, enjoy guest speakers dispensing valuable information on how to manage your own growing things - lawns and gardens - the safe and healthy way.\r\n\r\nMetered street parking can be found outside the brewpub. The Brewers\' Lounge is easily accessible by public transit via the CTA Blue Line - California stop or via the Fullerton, California and Milwaukee buses.\r\n\r\nFor over 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. 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Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory on Thursday, October 9th</h1>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Garden-Gala-Save-The-Date2.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1628 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Garden-Gala-Save-The-Date2-901x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Gala Save the Date\" width=\"640\" height=\"727\" /></a>','Garden Gala 10/9/14','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-07-31 14:28:37','2014-07-31 14:28:37','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1721,3,'2014-10-08 20:12:44','2014-10-08 20:12:44','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\n\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\n\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\n\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, food from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\n\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> and fresh juices by the greatly anticipated <a title=\"Owen &amp; Alchemy\" href=\"http://www.owenandalchemy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Owen &amp; Alchemy</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\n\nBid in our auction on a private 4-course dinner for 12 by internationally acclaimed <a title=\"Chef Charles Webb\" href=\"http://chefcharleswebb.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chef Charles Webb</a>; a Green Garden makeover complete with design, installation, and plants of your choice; a stay-cation at one of the city\'s newest and most unique hotels, <a title=\"Thompson Chicago\" href=\"http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/thompson-chicago\" target=\"_blank\">Thompson Chicago</a>; or a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a>. Can\'t attend or want to start shopping? Place your bids now through our <a title=\"Garden Gala Online Auction\" href=\"http://www.32auctions.com/MPACGardenGala\" target=\"_blank\">online auction</a>.\n\nBring your appetite because we\'ll have delicious <span class=\"il\" style=\"color: #222222;\">vegan</span><span style=\"color: #222222;\">, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options thanks to <a title=\"The Amazing Kale Burger\" href=\"http://www.amazingkaleburger.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Amazing Kale Burger</a>, <a title=\"Chop Shop\" href=\"http://www.chopshopchi.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Shop</a>, <a title=\"Sunda\" href=\"http://sundachicago.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sunda</a>, <a title=\"Limelight Catering\" href=\"http://www.limelightcatering.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Limelight Catering</a>, as well as juices from Pint.</span>\n\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be playing country and bluegrass tunes, teaching you how to do-si-do and promenade your way down Horticulture Hall. Once you\'re warmed up, award-winning <a title=\"Slo Mo\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Slo-Mo/168021113283275\" target=\"_blank\">DJ Tess of Slo \'M</a>o will close out the night spinning old school jams and new popular tunes. <span style=\"color: #606060;\"> </span>\n\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\n\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\n\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. Can’t make the party? You can still support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\n\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> and <a title=\"Field and Florist\" href=\"http://www.fieldandflorist.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Field &amp; Florist</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-autosave-v1','','','2014-10-08 20:12:44','2014-10-08 20:12:44','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1722,3,'2014-07-31 14:31:13','2014-07-31 14:31:13','<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Save the Date! Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory on Thursday, October 9th</h1>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Garden-Gala-Save-The-Date2.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1628 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Garden-Gala-Save-The-Date2-901x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Gala Save the Date\" width=\"640\" height=\"727\" /></a>','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-07-31 14:31:13','2014-07-31 14:31:13','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1723,3,'2014-07-31 14:31:26','2014-07-31 14:31:26','','Home','','inherit','closed','open','','36-revision-v1','','','2014-07-31 14:31:26','2014-07-31 14:31:26','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1724,3,'2014-07-31 14:43:56','2014-07-31 14:43:56','<h1>About Us<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-1097\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Midwest_stacked-e1386625125966-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center\" width=\"240\" height=\"149\" /></h1>\r\n<h2>Our Mission</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is dedicated to reducing the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by promoting safer alternatives.\r\n\r\nContinue reading for <a name=\"History\"></a> for: <a href=\"#History\">History</a>, <a href=\"#Staff\">Staff</a>, <a href=\"#Board\">Board of Directors</a>, <a href=\"#Advisory\">Advisory Council</a>, <a href=\"#Partners\">Partners and Supporters</a>\r\n<h2>History</h2>\r\nThe Sierra Club, Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Stewardship Alliance, and Business and Professional People for the Public Interest founded the organization in 1994 to address widespread concerns over pesticide use.\r\n\r\nWe work at the local, state, and regional levels to implement long-term policy changes and develop replicable programs for pesticide-use reduction. We are the only organization in the Midwest dedicated to protecting people and the environment from the serious impacts of pesticides. Recognition for our successful programs includes an Environmental Protection Agency Children’s Environmental Health Award, an Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Award, and a Governor\'s Pollution Prevention Award.\r\n\r\nIn 2013, after a thoughtful evaluation that included input from our staff, board, and stakeholders, we changed our name from Safer Pest Control Project to Midwest Pesticide Action Center. This new incarnation reinforces our core commitment and mission: to reduce the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by promoting safer alternatives. As Midwest Pesticide Action Center, we will continue to address issues related to pesticide use, while expanding our reach throughout the<a name=\"Staff\"></a> Midwest.\r\n<h2>Staff</h2>\r\n<h3>Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director</h3>\r\nRuth Kerzee, Executive Director, has been on Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s staff since 2005. During her tenure, Ms. Kerzee has been responsible for Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s work related to promoting Integrated Pest Management in schools and childcare facilities, and primary responsibility for developing the Integrated Pest Management in housing program. Ms. Kerzee is also responsible for all executive duties such as generating evaluative programs and strategizing on the growth and development of the organization. She has a Master’s of Science degree in Public Health from the University of Illinois Chicago, more than 15 years of experience working on occupational and environmental health issues, and is a licensed pest control technician. <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.201 </strong><a href=\"mailto:rkerzee@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\"><b>rkerzee@pesticideaction.org</b></a>\r\n<h3>Kristin Weiss, Development Director</h3>\r\nKristin Weiss, Development Director, directs Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s fundraising efforts. Ms. Weiss earned her undergraduate degree in Marketing and Communications from Washington University in St. Louis. She has more than 12 years experience in development, including work for Chicago Children’s Choir, Common Threads, and Heartland Alliance for Human Needs &amp; Human Rights. <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.208 <a href=\"mailto:kweiss@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">kweiss@pesticideaction.org</a></strong>\r\n<h3>Derek Spencer, Communications and Outreach Manager</h3>\r\nDerek Spencer, Communications and Outreach Manager, leads and implements Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s integrated marketing campaign and housing program. Derek has a dual Bachelors of Arts in Public Policy and Philosophy from the University of Chicago.  His experience in marketing and communications include past positions at Planned Parenthood, See3 Communications, and the David and Reva Logan Center for the Arts.  <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.202 <a href=\"dspencer@pesticideaction.org\">dspencer@pesticideaction.org</a></strong>\r\n<h3>Clinton Isham, Outdoor Spaces Program Manager</h3>\r\n<strong>(773) 878-7378 ext. 203\r\n<a href=\"cisham@pesticideaction.org%20\">cisham@pesticideaction.org </a></strong>\r\n<h2>Board of Directors</h2>\r\n<strong>Meleah A. Geertsma</strong>, <strong>President</strong> Staff Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council\r\n<strong>Jennifer Farley</strong>, <strong>Vice President</strong> Senior Environmental Risk Administrator, Chase\r\n<strong>John Poast</strong>, <strong>Treasurer</strong> Senior Vice President of Residential Lending, Key Mortgage\r\n<strong>Jonathan Higgins</strong>, <strong>Secretary</strong> Director of Conservation, Great Rivers Partnership, The Nature Conservancy\r\n<strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Ann Alexander</strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">, Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council\r\n</span><strong>Susan Besson</strong>, Chair, Evanston Environment Board\r\n<strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Pamela Brookstein</strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">, Market Transformation Specialist, Elevate Energy\r\n</span><strong>Kevin Dick</strong>, LEED AP + O&amp;M Project Manager, Delta Institute\r\n<strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Pallavi Phartiyal</strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">, Senior Analyst &amp; Program Manager, Union of Concerned Scientists\r\n</span><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Julie Samuels</strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">, Community Garden<a name=\"Advisory\"></a> </span>Organizer, Openlands\r\n<h2>Advisory Council</h2>\r\n<strong>Julie Brown</strong>, Senior Staff Counsel, Business &amp; Professional People for the Public Interest\r\n<strong>Raymond Cloyd, Ph.D</strong>. Professor, Kansas State University, Department of Entomology\r\n<strong>Jay Feldman</strong>, Executive Director, Beyond Pesticides\r\n<strong>Kevin Greene</strong>, Associate Director, IL EPA, Office of Pollution Prevention\r\n<strong>Keith Harley</strong>, J.D. Environmental Law Program Director, Chicago Legal Clinic\r\n<strong>Marc Lame</strong>, Ph.D. Clinical Assistant Professor, Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs\r\n<strong>Philip Landrigan, M.D., M.Sc</strong>. Dean for Global Health, Ethel M. Wise, Professor and Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Professor Pediatrics, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Director, Children\'s Environmental Health Center\r\n<strong>Peter Orris</strong>, Professor of Internal and Preventative Medicine, Rush University College of Medicine; Adjunct Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Illinois School of Public Health; and Adjunct Professor of Preventative Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School\r\n<strong>Rachel Rosenberg</strong>, Manager, Corporate Relations, Chicago Botanic Garden; Former Executive Director, Safer Pest Control Project\r\n<strong>Kim Stone</strong>, Councilwoman, City of Highland Park; Former Associate Director, Safer Pest Control Project\r\n<strong>Jill Viehweg</strong>, Director of Foundation and Government Relations, Denver Museum of Nature and Science; Founding Executive Director, Safer<a name=\"Partners\"></a> Pest Control Project\r\n<h2>Partners and Supporters</h2>\r\nPeter and Lucy Ascoli Family Fund\r\n<a href=\"http://www.boeing.com/boeing/\" target=\"_blank\">The Boeing Company</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Boston Foundation Philancon Fund</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.chicagowilderness.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Wilderness</a>\r\n<a href=\"https://bouldercolorado.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Boulder</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en.html\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://cityofevanston.org/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Evanston</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clifbarfamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Clif Bar Family Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.cornelldouglas.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Cornell Douglas Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.earthshare-illinois.org/\" target=\"_blank\">EarthShare Illinois</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Protection Agency</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://greatlakesrestoration.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Great Lakes Restoration Initiative</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Department of Public Health</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.iisgcp.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.nchh.org/\" target=\"_blank\">National Center for Healthy Housing</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.panna.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Action Network of North America</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.patagonia.com/us/home\" target=\"_blank\">Patagonia</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.piercefamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Pierce Family Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.polkbrosfdn.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Polk Bros. 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We are the only organization in the Midwest dedicated to protecting people and the environment from the serious impacts of pesticides. Recognition for our successful programs includes an Environmental Protection Agency Children’s Environmental Health Award, an Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Award, and a Governor\'s Pollution Prevention Award.\r\n\r\nIn 2013, after a thoughtful evaluation that included input from our staff, board, and stakeholders, we changed our name from Safer Pest Control Project to Midwest Pesticide Action Center. This new incarnation reinforces our core commitment and mission: to reduce the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by promoting safer alternatives. As Midwest Pesticide Action Center, we will continue to address issues related to pesticide use, while expanding our reach throughout the<a name=\"Staff\"></a> Midwest.\r\n<h2>Staff</h2>\r\n<h3>Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director</h3>\r\nRuth Kerzee, Executive Director, has been on Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s staff since 2005. During her tenure, Ms. Kerzee has been responsible for Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s work related to promoting Integrated Pest Management in schools and childcare facilities, and primary responsibility for developing the Integrated Pest Management in housing program. Ms. Kerzee is also responsible for all executive duties such as generating evaluative programs and strategizing on the growth and development of the organization. She has a Master’s of Science degree in Public Health from the University of Illinois Chicago, more than 15 years of experience working on occupational and environmental health issues, and is a licensed pest control technician. <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.201 </strong><a href=\"mailto:rkerzee@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\"><b>rkerzee@pesticideaction.org</b></a>\r\n<h3>Kristin Weiss, Development Director</h3>\r\nKristin Weiss, Development Director, directs Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s fundraising efforts. Ms. Weiss earned her undergraduate degree in Marketing and Communications from Washington University in St. Louis. 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Derek has a dual Bachelors of Arts in Public Policy and Philosophy from the University of Chicago.  His experience in marketing and communications include past positions at Planned Parenthood, See3 Communications, and the David and Reva Logan Center for the Arts.  <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.202 <a href=\"dspencer@pesticideaction.org\">dspencer@pesticideaction.org</a></strong>\r\n<h3>Clinton Isham, Outdoor Spaces Program Manager</h3>\r\nClinton Isham, Program Manager of Outdoor Spaces, leads Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s outdoors strategies, which aims to mitigate the potential risks of using outdoor pesticides. Mr. Isham earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin- Green Bay in Environmental Policy and Public Planning. During his undergraduate career Mr. Isham has worked with numerous environmental science and policy organizations including the National Center for Earth-Surface Dynamics, Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, the Oneida Nation’s Environmental Division, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, and the Wisconsin Sea Grant.  <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext. 203 </strong><strong style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><a href=\"cisham@pesticideaction.org%20\">cisham@pesticideaction.org </a></strong>\r\n<h2>Board of Directors</h2>\r\n<strong>Meleah A. 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Professor, Kansas State University, Department of Entomology\r\n<strong>Jay Feldman</strong>, Executive Director, Beyond Pesticides\r\n<strong>Kevin Greene</strong>, Associate Director, IL EPA, Office of Pollution Prevention\r\n<strong>Keith Harley</strong>, J.D. Environmental Law Program Director, Chicago Legal Clinic\r\n<strong>Marc Lame</strong>, Ph.D. Clinical Assistant Professor, Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs\r\n<strong>Philip Landrigan, M.D., M.Sc</strong>. Dean for Global Health, Ethel M. Wise, Professor and Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Professor Pediatrics, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Director, Children\'s Environmental Health Center\r\n<strong>Peter Orris</strong>, Professor of Internal and Preventative Medicine, Rush University College of Medicine; Adjunct Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Illinois School of Public Health; and Adjunct Professor of Preventative Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School\r\n<strong>Rachel Rosenberg</strong>, Manager, Corporate Relations, Chicago Botanic Garden; Former Executive Director, Safer Pest Control Project\r\n<strong>Kim Stone</strong>, Councilwoman, City of Highland Park; Former Associate Director, Safer Pest Control Project\r\n<strong>Jill Viehweg</strong>, Director of Foundation and Government Relations, Denver Museum of Nature and Science; Founding Executive Director, Safer<a name=\"Partners\"></a> Pest Control Project\r\n<h2>Partners and Supporters</h2>\r\nPeter and Lucy Ascoli Family Fund\r\n<a href=\"http://www.boeing.com/boeing/\" target=\"_blank\">The Boeing Company</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Boston Foundation Philancon Fund</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.chicagowilderness.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Wilderness</a>\r\n<a href=\"https://bouldercolorado.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Boulder</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en.html\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://cityofevanston.org/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Evanston</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clifbarfamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Clif Bar Family Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.cornelldouglas.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Cornell Douglas Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.earthshare-illinois.org/\" target=\"_blank\">EarthShare Illinois</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Protection Agency</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://greatlakesrestoration.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Great Lakes Restoration Initiative</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Department of Public Health</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.iisgcp.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.nchh.org/\" target=\"_blank\">National Center for Healthy Housing</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.panna.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Action Network of North America</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.patagonia.com/us/home\" target=\"_blank\">Patagonia</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.piercefamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Pierce Family Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.polkbrosfdn.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Polk Bros. Foundation</a>\r\nPublic Places Healthy Spaces\r\n<a href=\"http://www.therobertsfamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Roberts Family Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.swwtwater.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust, Inc.</a>\r\nThomas and Donna Stone Foundation\r\n<a href=\"http://www.villageoffranklinpark.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Village of Franklin Park</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.wallacegenetic.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Wallace Genetic Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Whole Foods Market</a>','About Us','','inherit','closed','open','','12-revision-v1','','','2014-07-31 15:00:59','2014-07-31 15:00:59','',12,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1726,2,'2017-07-27 18:20:19','2017-07-27 18:20:19','Honeybee populations have been declining steadily since their populations were first recorded in 1998 down to nearly half of what the population total was in 2004. Their disappearance is of great concern because we rely on bees to pollinate roughly <a href=\"http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/decline-of-honey-bees-now-a-global-phenomenon-says-united-nations-2237541.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">70% of crop species </a>worldwide. While there remains a lot of uncertainty in the cause of their disappearance, recent studies are showing that insecticides are to blame.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bees.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1692 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bees-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"bees\" width=\"346\" height=\"230\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn <a href=\"http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/apr/07/britain-honey-bee-colony-deaths-worst-europe-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April of 2013</a>, a study completed in the UK analyzed the rates of decline of honeybees in the European Union during the 2012-2013 winter. It showed that the rate of decline in the UK was significantly greater than that of other countries. While this study did not test for the effects of pesticide use on honeybee decline, it provided insight into the current state of bee population decline, and provided opportunity for further study of factors that are involved with bee colony mortality, such as weather changes, pesticide use, and habitat loss.\r\n\r\nA New York study in 2012 was the first study to reveal insecticide use, specifically <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/pollinators/chemicals.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">neonicotinoids</a>, as a reason for honeybee death. The cause was uncertain, but suggested the development of an immunodeficiency was a factor.\r\n\r\nNow, after a <a href=\"http://www.bulletinofinsectology.org/pdfarticles/vol67-2014-125-130lu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvard study</a> was completed this past winter, it is believed that these insecticides are not affecting the bees’ immune defenses, but instead attacking their cognitive abilities, specifically memory and navigation. In this study, bee colonies were treated with reasonable, nonlethal doses of two common insecticides believed to be a contributor to bee colony disappearance. Half of the treated colonies were wiped out by the end of the season. This phenomenon is known as <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNPwOtEk3AY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colony Collapse Disorder</a>, a symptomatic process in which honeybees abandon the safety of their nests during the winter, leading to the rapid death of the entire colony.\r\n\r\nF<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bee-colorful.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1694 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bee-colorful-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"bee colorful\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a>ortunately, there are positive changes taking place to recover the honeybee population. In December 2013, the <a href=\"http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/apr/29/bee-harming-pesticides-banned-europe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Union voted in favor of a two year ban </a>of three widely used insecticides believed to be key contributors to honeybee death. This past April, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/?p=13312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota passed a bill</a> which bars garden stores from advertising plants as “bee-friendly” if they were pretreated with neonicotinoids, and labels neonicotinoids as pollinator lethal insecticides.\r\n\r\nInsecticide use is not the only contributor to honeybee disappearance, but it is a key factor, and is a problem we have the ability to solve. There are some great ways to help support the reversal of the population decline. Visit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BeeFriendlyGardenUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MPAC’s Bee Friendly factsheet</a> to learn more about the issue and the methods you can use at home to save the bees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Insecticides and Honeybees','','inherit','closed','open','','1617-autosave-v1','','','2017-07-27 18:20:19','2017-07-27 18:20:19','',1617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1617-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1727,2,'2014-07-31 18:03:00','2014-07-31 18:03:00','Honeybee populations have been declining steadily since their populations were first recorded in 1998 down to nearly half of what the population total was in 2004. Their disappearance is of great concern because we rely on bees to pollinate roughly <a href=\"http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/decline-of-honey-bees-now-a-global-phenomenon-says-united-nations-2237541.html\" target=\"_blank\">70% of crop species </a>worldwide. While there remains a lot of uncertainty in the cause of their disappearance, recent studies are showing that insecticides are to blame.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bees.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1692 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bees-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"bees\" width=\"346\" height=\"230\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn <a href=\"http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/apr/07/britain-honey-bee-colony-deaths-worst-europe-study\" target=\"_blank\">April of 2013</a>, a study completed in the UK analyzed the rates of decline of honeybees in the European Union during the 2012-2013 winter. It showed that the rate of decline in the UK was significantly greater than that of other countries. While this study did not test for the effects of pesticide use on honeybee decline, it provided insight into the current state of bee population decline, and provided opportunity for further study of factors that are involved with bee colony mortality, such as weather changes, pesticide use, and habitat loss.\r\n\r\nA New York study in 2012 was the first study to reveal insecticide use, specifically <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/pollinators/chemicals.php\" target=\"_blank\">neonicotinoids</a>, as a reason for honeybee death. The cause was uncertain, but suggested the development of an immunodeficiency was a factor.\r\n\r\nNow, after a <a href=\"http://www.bulletinofinsectology.org/pdfarticles/vol67-2014-125-130lu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Harvard study</a> was completed this past winter, it is believed that these insecticides are not affecting the bees’ immune defenses, but instead attacking their cognitive abilities, specifically memory and navigation. In this study, bee colonies were treated with reasonable, nonlethal doses of two common insecticides believed to be a contributor to bee colony disappearance. Half of the treated colonies were wiped out by the end of the season. This phenomenon is known as <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNPwOtEk3AY\" target=\"_blank\">Colony Collapse Disorder</a>, a symptomatic process in which honeybees abandon the safety of their nests during the winter, leading to the rapid death of the entire colony.\r\n\r\nF<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bee-colorful.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1694 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bee-colorful-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"bee colorful\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a>ortunately, there are positive changes taking place to recover the honeybee population. In December 2013, the <a href=\"http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/apr/29/bee-harming-pesticides-banned-europe\" target=\"_blank\">European Union voted in favor of a two year ban </a>of three widely used insecticides believed to be key contributors to honeybee death. This past April, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/?p=13312\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota passed a bill</a> which bars garden stores from advertising plants as “bee-friendly” if they were pretreated with neonicotinoids, and labels neonicotinoids as pollinator lethal insecticides.\r\n\r\nInsecticide use is not the only contributor to honeybee disappearance, but it is a key factor, and is a problem we have the ability to solve. There are some great ways to help support the reversal of the population decline. Visit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">MPAC’s Bee Friendly factsheet</a> to learn more about the issue and the methods you can use at home to save the bees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Insecticides and Honeybees','','inherit','closed','open','','1617-revision-v1','','','2014-07-31 18:03:00','2014-07-31 18:03:00','',1617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1728,3,'2014-08-05 14:22:14','2014-08-05 14:22:14','The <a href=\"http://http://www.epa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> is now allowing the use of an herbicide called<a href=\"http://http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/24Dgen.html\" target=\"_blank\"> 2, 4-D</a>. Some farmers argue that this herbicide is needed to combat the problem of <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/superweeds-an-emerging-threat/\" target=\"_blank\">superweeds</a> that are resistant to less toxic herbicides like <a href=\"http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/glyphotech.html\" target=\"_blank\">glyphosate</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dow.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Dow Chemicals</a> and <a href=\"http://www.monsanto.com/pages/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Monsanto</a> created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that were resistant to the herbicide glyphosate, more commonly known as <a href=\"http://www.roundup.com/smg/gosite/RUP/home\" target=\"_blank\">Roundup</a>. Farmers could use large doses of glyphosate to kill weeds without damaging their own crops. Because these <a href=\"http://web.mit.edu/demoscience/Monsanto/players.html\" target=\"_blank\">Roundup Ready crops </a>were “safe” from herbicide damage, farmers used massive doses of glyphosate that eventually created herbicide-resistant<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1675 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crop-spraying-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"crop spraying\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> weeds. Since weeds are now resistant to glyphosate, farmers are looking for a new product that will control these superweeds. Recently, Dow proposed using 2, 4-D to the EPA in an effort to attack weeds with a more toxic herbicide. Dow has also created genetically engineered corn and soybeans that are resistant to 2, 4-D. Now, farmers can use a large dose of 2, 4-D herbicide on their fields without damaging their own crops.\r\n\r\nEnvironmentalists believe that the drastic increase\r\nin chemical use will create a vicious cycle of herbicide overuse and <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/superweeds-an-emerging-threat/\" target=\"_blank\">superweeds</a>. Further, 2, 4-D was one of the chemicals used in <a href=\"http://www.agentorangerecord.com/home/\" target=\"_blank\">Agent Orange </a>during the Vietnam War and many activists are worried about human health effects. Despite many protests, EPA has allowed the use of 2, 4-D and the genetically engineered crops for commercial use.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Problem:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Human Health</strong> Because crops are resistant to the herbicide, farmers can use a high dose of the chemical without damaging and poisoning crops. This means more chemicals are being sprayed on food with a greater possibility of human ingestion and contact. 2, 4-D has been linked to <a href=\"http://www.panna.org/blog/24-d-corn-bad-idea-and-heres-why\" target=\"_blank\">cancer, neurotoxicity, kidney and liver problems, and endocrine disruption</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Environmental Health</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Creating another superweed: when farmers overuse chemicals, they create a superweed that is resistant to the chemical and harder to kill. This usually means that farmers either continue to apply high doses of chemicals or start using another more toxic chemical.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://grist.org/industrial-agriculture/meet-24-d-a-pesticide-even-conventional-vegetable-farmers-fear/\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide drift and non-target plants</a>: because farmers are using large amounts of toxic chemicals, the chemicals can drift to neighboring farms killing non-genetically engineered crops as well as native plants.</li>\r\n	<li>Non-target insects: herbicides and pesticides often kill insects, especially pollinators, that are important parts of the natural ecosystem</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information on naturally removing weeds, check out our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">factsheet</a>.\r\n\r\n8/5/2014','Commercial Use of 2, 4-D','','inherit','closed','open','','1670-revision-v1','','','2014-08-05 14:22:14','2014-08-05 14:22:14','',1670,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1670-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1731,3,'2014-08-06 15:14:55','2014-08-06 15:14:55','The <a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> has recently decided to <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/media/2014/140314a.asp\">ban the use of toxic chemical propoxur in flea collars</a>. <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/living/chemicalindex/propoxur.asp\">Propoxur</a> is a known neurotoxin and carcinogen that causes brain and nervous system damage in children. The EPA has come to an agreement with major pet companies that allows <a href=\"http://www.sergeants.com/\">Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc.</a> and <a href=\"http://www.centrallifesciences.com/\">Wellmark International </a>to produce pet collars with propoxur until April 2015 and allows companies to distribute these collars until April, 2016. Although this is a significant step, the EPA’s gradual removal and extended phase-out means your pet and family members could still be at risk for several years. Furthermore, this new agreement does not prevent companies from using other toxic chemicals such as <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/living/chemicalindex/tetrachlorvinphos.asp\">tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP)</a> in flea collars<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dogs-and-cats.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1686 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dogs-and-cats-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"dogs and cats\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>.\r\n\r\nFlea and tick pesticides like propoxur and TCVP can be harmful to pets and the humans who own them. Use safer pesticide alternatives like flea and tick products containing <a href=\"http://www.vetstreet.com/lufenuron-rx-and-otc\">Lufenuron</a>, <a href=\"http://www.petarmor.com/product_dogs/petarmor-fastcaps-nitenpyram-2/\">Nitenpyram</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.vetstreet.com/fipronil--s-methoprene-for-dogs\">S-Methoprene </a>to decrease your pet and family member’s exposure to harmful pesticides. Or, use pesticide-free options such as bathing your pet regularly, routinely washing pet bedding and surrounding area, vacuuming, and using a <a href=\"http://www.petsmart.com/dog/brushes-combs-blow-dryers/top-paw-easy-grip-flea-dog-comb-zid36-5148208/cat-36-catid-100097\">flea comb </a>on your pet to eliminate your exposure to flea and tick pesticides.\r\n\r\nIf you suspect your pet is suffering from pesticide poisoning, contact the <a href=\"http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control\">Animal Poison Control Center </a>at (888)426-4435. For more information on what you can do to protect your pet and family from harmful pesticides, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\"><em>Pets and Pesticides </em></a>factsheet.','Protect Your Pets: EPA Secures Removal of Pesticide from Pet Collars ','','inherit','closed','open','','1680-revision-v1','','','2014-08-06 15:14:55','2014-08-06 15:14:55','',1680,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1680-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1734,3,'2014-08-06 19:21:41','2014-08-06 19:21:41','1994: Our First Year\r\n\r\n1996: First housing project\r\n\r\n1997: Newsletter Update\r\n\r\n1998: Harvest Fest at Garfield Park\r\n\r\n2001: Comic Book Project\r\n\r\n2003: First Natural Lawn Care Seminar in Illinois\r\n\r\n2006: Award for whatever\r\n\r\n2013: rebranded to MPAC\r\n\r\n2014: 20 Year Anniversary\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Celebrating 20 Years','','inherit','closed','open','','1447-revision-v1','','','2014-08-06 19:21:41','2014-08-06 19:21:41','',1447,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1447-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1737,3,'2014-08-06 21:24:56','2014-08-06 21:24:56','1994: Our First Year\r\n\r\n1996: Comic Book Project\r\n\r\n1997: Chicago Park District switches to IPM lawn care\r\n\r\n1997: SPCP receives Illinois Governor\'s Pollution Prevention Award\r\n\r\n2001: First Natural Lawn Care Seminar in Illinois\r\n\r\n2003: Harvest Fest at Garfield Park\r\n\r\n2005: Start working with Childcare Facilities to promote IPM\r\n\r\n2006: Award for whatever\r\n\r\n2010: Start Chicago Bed Bug Project\r\n\r\n2012: City of Chicago begins to write Bed bug ordinance\r\n\r\n2013: rebranded to MPAC\r\n\r\n2014: 20 Year Anniversary\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Celebrating 20 Years','','inherit','closed','open','','1447-revision-v1','','','2014-08-06 21:24:56','2014-08-06 21:24:56','',1447,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1447-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1738,3,'2014-08-27 19:11:22','2014-08-27 19:11:22','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  Mosquito Abatement Districts (MADs) do not necessarily have to resort to <em>fogging</em> in order to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito \'fogging\', to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogging pesticides from the back of a truck or plane.\r\n\r\nThis method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray; mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected. Airborne pesticides are particularly harmful as they may be easil<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />y ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items kept outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, or tracked inside on shoes.  Since fogging also kills insects that eat mosquitoes, it can cause future population booms for local mosquitoes.\r\n\r\nMPAC recommends three alternatives to fogging:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> Dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> Removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological approaches</a>:</strong> Using natural mosquito predators such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mosquito-Abatement-Districts-table-8-27-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','publish','closed','open','','forgo-the-fog-alternatives-to-mosquito-fogging','','','2014-08-27 19:14:54','2014-08-27 19:14:54','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1738',0,'post','',2),(1739,3,'2014-08-08 16:41:20','2014-08-08 16:41:20','','pesticide-spray','','inherit','closed','open','','pesticide-spray','','','2014-08-08 16:41:20','2014-08-08 16:41:20','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/pesticide-spray.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1740,3,'2014-08-08 16:53:01','2014-08-08 16:53:01','','blood mosquito','','inherit','closed','open','','blood-mosquito','','','2014-08-08 16:53:01','2014-08-08 16:53:01','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(1741,3,'2014-08-08 16:53:29','2014-08-08 16:53:29','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  mosquito fogging is neither the only nor the most effective solution.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito fogging, to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogg<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"150\" height=\"148\" />ing pesticides from the back of a truck or plane. This method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray, mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected.\r\n\r\nAirborne pesticides are the most harmful as they are easily ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items left outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, and may be tracked inside on shoes. This residue is especially harmful to children and pets and can cause serious health problems. Since fogging also kills insects that e\r\nat mosquitoes, it might even be less effective in the long term.\r\n\r\nSafer alternatives include:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters\r\n\r\n<strong>Ecological approaches:</strong> using <a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">natural mosquito predators</a> such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://imvca.org/links/illinois-mosquito-abatements-districts/\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-08 16:53:29','2014-08-08 16:53:29','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1742,3,'2014-08-08 16:53:46','2014-08-08 16:53:46','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  mosquito fogging is neither the only nor the most effective solution.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito fogging, to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogg<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />ing pesticides from the back of a truck or plane. This method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray, mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected.\r\n\r\nAirborne pesticides are the most harmful as they are easily ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items left outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, and may be tracked inside on shoes. This residue is especially harmful to children and pets and can cause serious health problems. Since fogging also kills insects that e\r\nat mosquitoes, it might even be less effective in the long term.\r\n\r\nSafer alternatives include:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters\r\n\r\n<strong>Ecological approaches:</strong> using <a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">natural mosquito predators</a> such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://imvca.org/links/illinois-mosquito-abatements-districts/\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-08 16:53:46','2014-08-08 16:53:46','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1743,3,'2014-08-08 16:54:37','2014-08-08 16:54:37','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  mosquito fogging is neither the only nor the most effective solution.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito fogging, to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogg<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />ing pesticides from the back of a truck or plane. This method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray, mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected.\r\n\r\nAirborne pesticides are the most harmful as they are easily ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items left outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, and may be tracked inside on shoes. This residue is especially harmful to children and pets and can cause serious health problems. Since fogging also kills insects that e\r\nat mosquitoes, it might even be less effective in the long term.\r\n\r\nSafer alternatives include:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological approaches</a>:</strong> using natural mosquito predators such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://imvca.org/links/illinois-mosquito-abatements-districts/\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-08 16:54:37','2014-08-08 16:54:37','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1744,3,'2014-08-08 16:57:33','2014-08-08 16:57:33','','Mosquito','','inherit','closed','open','','mosquito','','','2014-08-08 16:57:33','2014-08-08 16:57:33','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mosquito.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(1745,3,'2014-08-08 16:57:53','2014-08-08 16:57:53','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  mosquito fogging is neither the only nor the most effective solution.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito fogging, to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogg<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />ing pesticides from the back of a truck or plane. This method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray, mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected.\r\n\r\nAirborne pesticides are the most harmful as they are easily ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items left outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, and may be tracked inside on shoes. This residue is especially harmful to children and pets and can cause serious health problems. Since fogging also kills insects that e\r\nat mosquitoes, it might even be less effective in the long term.\r\n\r\nSafer alternatives include:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-1744\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mosquito-300x300.png\" alt=\"Mosquito\" width=\"148\" height=\"148\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological approaches</a>:</strong> using natural mosquito predators such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://imvca.org/links/illinois-mosquito-abatements-districts/\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-08 16:57:53','2014-08-08 16:57:53','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1746,3,'2014-08-08 16:58:14','2014-08-08 16:58:14','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  mosquito fogging is neither the only nor the most effective solution.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito fogging, to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogg<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />ing pesticides from the back of a truck or plane. This method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray, mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected.\r\n\r\nAirborne pesticides are the most harmful as they are easily ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items left outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, and may be tracked inside on shoes. This residue is especially harmful to children and pets and can cause serious health problems. Since fogging also kills insects that e\r\nat mosquitoes, it might even be less effective in the long term.\r\n\r\nSafer alternatives include:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological approaches</a>:</strong> using natural mosquito predators such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://imvca.org/links/illinois-mosquito-abatements-districts/\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-08 16:58:14','2014-08-08 16:58:14','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1747,3,'2014-08-08 16:58:48','2014-08-08 16:58:48','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  mosquito fogging is neither the only nor the most effective solution.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito fogging, to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogg\r\ning pesticides from the back of a truck or plane. This method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray, mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected.\r\n\r\nAirborne pesticides are the most harmful as they are easily ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items left outdoors, such as chi<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />ldren’s toys and outdoor furniture, and may be tracked inside on shoes. This residue is especially harmful to children and pets and can cause serious health problems. Since fogging also kills insects that eat mosquitoes, it might even be less effective in the long term.\r\n\r\nSafer alternatives include:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological approaches</a>:</strong> using natural mosquito predators such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://imvca.org/links/illinois-mosquito-abatements-districts/\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-08 16:58:48','2014-08-08 16:58:48','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1748,3,'2014-08-08 16:59:07','2014-08-08 16:59:07','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  mosquito fogging is neither the only nor the most effective solution.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito fogging, to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogg\r\ning pesticides from the back of a truck or plane. This method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray, mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected.\r\n\r\nAirborne pesticides are the most harmful as they are easil<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />y ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items left outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, and may be tracked inside on shoes. This residue is especially harmful to children and pets and can cause serious health problems. Since fogging also kills insects that eat mosquitoes, it might even be less effective in the long term.\r\n\r\nSafer alternatives include:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological approaches</a>:</strong> using natural mosquito predators such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://imvca.org/links/illinois-mosquito-abatements-districts/\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-08 16:59:07','2014-08-08 16:59:07','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1749,3,'2014-08-08 17:00:36','2014-08-08 17:00:36','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  mosquito fogging is not the only or the best way to control mosquitoes.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito fogging, to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogging pesticides from the back of a truck or plane. This method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray, mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected.\r\n\r\nAirborne pesticides are the most harmful as they are easil<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />y ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items left outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, and may be tracked inside on shoes. This residue is especially harmful to children and pets and can cause serious health problems. Since fogging also kills insects that eat mosquitoes, it might even be less effective in the long term.\r\n\r\nSafer alternatives include:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological approaches</a>:</strong> using natural mosquito predators such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://imvca.org/links/illinois-mosquito-abatements-districts/\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-08 17:00:36','2014-08-08 17:00:36','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1750,3,'2014-08-08 17:06:52','2014-08-08 17:06:52','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  mosquito fogging is not the only or the best way to control mosquitoes.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito fogging, to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogging pesticides from the back of a truck or plane. This method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray, mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected.\r\n\r\nAirborne pesticides are the most harmful as they are easil<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />y ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items left outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, and may be tracked inside on shoes. This residue is especially harmful to children and pets and can cause serious health problems. Since fogging also kills insects that eat mosquitoes, it might even be less effective in the long term.\r\n\r\nSafer alternatives include:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological approaches</a>:</strong> using natural mosquito predators such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://imvca.org/links/illinois-mosquito-abatements-districts/\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-08 17:06:52','2014-08-08 17:06:52','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1751,3,'2014-08-08 17:08:05','2014-08-08 17:08:05','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  mosquito fogging is not the only or the best way to control mosquitoes.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito fogging, to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogging pesticides from the back of a truck or plane. This method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray, mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected.\r\n\r\nAirborne pesticides are the most harmful as they are easil<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />y ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items left outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, and may be tracked inside on shoes. This residue is especially harmful to children and pets and can cause serious health problems. Since fogging also kills insects that eat mosquitoes, it might even be less effective in the long term.\r\n\r\nSafer alternatives include:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological approaches</a>:</strong> using natural mosquito predators such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://imvca.org/links/illinois-mosquito-abatements-districts/\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-08 17:08:05','2014-08-08 17:08:05','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1753,3,'2014-08-14 13:21:22','2014-08-14 13:21:22','','Garden Gala 2014 Auction Donation Form','','inherit','closed','open','','garden-gala-2014-auction-donation-form','','','2014-08-14 13:21:22','2014-08-14 13:21:22','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(1755,3,'2014-08-14 13:39:31','2014-08-14 13:39:31','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-1754  alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"289\" height=\"289\" />On Thursday, October 9th, 2014 Midwest Pesticide Action Center invites you to join us in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries and breweries, beer and wine, a silent and live auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\">here</a>.  Can’t make the party? You can support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?attachment_id=1753\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\">No Small Plans Productions</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-08-14 13:39:31','2014-08-14 13:39:31','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1756,3,'2014-08-14 13:40:44','2014-08-14 13:40:44','','Home','','inherit','closed','open','','36-revision-v1','','','2014-08-14 13:40:44','2014-08-14 13:40:44','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1757,3,'2014-08-14 13:43:03','2014-08-14 13:43:03','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-1754  alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"289\" height=\"289\" />On Thursday, October 9th, 2014 Midwest Pesticide Action Center invites you to join us in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries and breweries, beer and wine, a silent and live auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\">here</a>.  Can’t make the party? You can support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\">No Small Plans Productions</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-08-14 13:43:03','2014-08-14 13:43:03','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1758,3,'2014-08-14 13:44:16','2014-08-14 13:44:16','','Garden Gala Sponsorship Package 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','garden-gala-sponsorship-package-2014','','','2014-08-14 13:44:16','2014-08-14 13:44:16','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(1759,3,'2014-08-14 13:46:37','2014-08-14 13:46:37','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-1754  alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"289\" height=\"289\" />On Thursday, October 9th, 2014 Midwest Pesticide Action Center invites you to join us in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries and breweries, beer and wine, a silent and live auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.  Can’t make the party? You can support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">becoming a sponsor</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-08-14 13:46:37','2014-08-14 13:46:37','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1760,3,'2014-08-14 13:48:23','2014-08-14 13:48:23','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-1754  alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"289\" height=\"289\" />On Thursday, October 9th, 2014 Midwest Pesticide Action Center invites you to join us in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries and breweries, beer and wine, a silent and live auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.  Can’t make the party? You can support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-08-14 13:48:23','2014-08-14 13:48:23','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1761,3,'2014-08-14 13:50:42','2014-08-14 13:50:42','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-1754  alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"289\" height=\"289\" />On Thursday, October 9th, 2014 Midwest Pesticide Action Center invites you to join us in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries and breweries, beer and wine, a silent and live auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.  Can’t make the party? You can support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-08-14 13:50:42','2014-08-14 13:50:42','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1762,3,'2014-08-18 19:03:19','2014-08-18 19:03:19','The <a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a> has recently decided to <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/media/2014/140314a.asp\">ban the use of toxic chemical propoxur in flea collars</a>. <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/living/chemicalindex/propoxur.asp\">Propoxur</a> is a known neurotoxin and carcinogen that causes brain and nervous system damage in children. The EPA has come to an agreement with major pet companies that allows <a href=\"http://www.sergeants.com/\">Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc.</a> and <a href=\"http://www.centrallifesciences.com/\">Wellmark International</a> to produce pet collars with propoxur until April 2015 and allows companies to distribute these collars until April, 2016. Although this is a significant step, the EPA’s gradual removal and extended phase-out means your pet and family members could still be at risk for several years. Furthermore, this new agreement does not prevent companies from using other toxic chemicals such as <a href=\"http://www.nrdc.org/living/chemicalindex/tetrachlorvinphos.asp\">tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP)</a> in flea collars<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dogs-and-cats.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1686 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dogs-and-cats-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"dogs and cats\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>.\r\n\r\nFlea and tick pesticides like propoxur and TCVP can be harmful to pets and the humans who own them. Use safer pesticide alternatives like flea and tick products containing <a href=\"http://www.vetstreet.com/lufenuron-rx-and-otc\">Lufenuron</a>, <a href=\"http://www.petarmor.com/product_dogs/petarmor-fastcaps-nitenpyram-2/\">Nitenpyram</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.vetstreet.com/fipronil--s-methoprene-for-dogs\">S-Methoprene</a> to decrease your pet and family member’s exposure to harmful pesticides. Or, use pesticide-free options such as bathing your pet regularly, routinely washing pet bedding and surrounding areas, vacuuming, and using a <a href=\"http://www.petsmart.com/dog/brushes-combs-blow-dryers/top-paw-easy-grip-flea-dog-comb-zid36-5148208/cat-36-catid-100097\">flea comb</a> on your pet to eliminate your exposure to flea and tick pesticides.\r\n\r\nIf you suspect your pet is suffering from pesticide poisoning, contact the <a href=\"http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control\">Animal Poison Control Center</a> at (888)426-4435. For more information on what you can do to protect your pet and family from harmful pesticides, check out MPAC’s <em><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\">Pets and Pesticides</a> </em>factsheet.','Protect Your Pets: EPA Secures Removal of Pesticide from Pet Collars ','','inherit','closed','open','','1680-revision-v1','','','2014-08-18 19:03:19','2014-08-18 19:03:19','',1680,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1680-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1763,3,'2014-08-20 13:48:04','2014-08-20 13:48:04','Summer is here, and with it comes mosquitoes. Besides their annoying bites, mosquitoes are the main carriers of diseases such as <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\">West Nile Virus</a>. Their peak breeding season is during the summer months when mosquitoes can take advantage of the heat and standing water leftover from spring and summer rains. While the <a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph.html\">City of Chicago</a> takes an active role in <a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph.html\">mosquito abatement</a>, there are some things you can do around the house that will prevent the spread of mosquitoes and decrease your risk of infection.<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1656\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cartoon-mosquito-300x262.png\" alt=\"cartoon-mosquito\" width=\"229\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMosquitoes breed in standing water, so it is important to eliminate as many potential breeding sites as possible. While the city works to <a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/environmental_health/svcs/report_standing_water0.html\">eliminate standing water in storm drains</a> and ditches, mosquitoes can breed in standing water from a pet bowl or water left on a pool cover in your yard. Make it a habit to regularly clean and empty excess water from pools, pool covers, hot tubs, gutters, bird baths, and flower pots. Drill holes in the bottom of tire swings or garbage bins to limit standing water.  Furthermore, mosquitoes like to live in long grass and weeds; keep your grass trimmed and neat to decrease the habitat of adult mosquitoes. Lastly, ensure that screens, windows, and doors have a tight fit and are free of holes; this can prevent mosquitoes from flying into your home and can further limit your exposure to mosquitoes.\r\n\r\nBesides limiting mosquitoes’ habitat, there are other ways to prevent your exposure. Avoiding mosquitoes and mosquito bites altogether is a good way to avoid infection, since West Nile Virus only spreads from mosquitoes. If it’s possible, stay indoors at dawn, dusk, and other periods of high mosquito activity to decrease your exposure to mosquito bites. If you must be outdoors, wear loose fitting, light colored clothing like long sleeves, long pants, and socks.\r\n\r\nFor information on mosquito spraying and abatement in your neighborhood visit the <a title=\"Department of Public Health\" href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph.html\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago Department of Public Health’s website</a>.','Prevent Mosquitoes in Your Backyard','','inherit','closed','open','','1612-revision-v1','','','2014-08-20 13:48:04','2014-08-20 13:48:04','',1612,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1612-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1764,3,'2014-08-21 13:44:20','2014-08-21 13:44:20','','Home','','inherit','closed','open','','36-revision-v1','','','2014-08-21 13:44:20','2014-08-21 13:44:20','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1767,3,'2014-08-26 15:34:12','2014-08-26 15:34:12','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  Mosquito Abatement Districts (MADs) do not necessarily have to resort to <em>fogging</em> in order to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito fogging, to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogging pesticides from the back of a truck or plane. This method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray, mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected.\r\n\r\nAirborne pesticides are particularly harmful as they may be easil<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />y ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items kept outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, or tracked inside on shoes.  Since fogging also kills insects that eat mosquitoes, it can cause future population booms for local mosquitoes.\r\n\r\nMPAC recommends three alternatives to fogging:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological approaches</a>:</strong> using natural mosquito predators such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mosquito-Abatement-Districts-table-8.20.14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-26 15:34:12','2014-08-26 15:34:12','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1769,3,'2014-08-27 18:52:24','2014-08-27 18:52:24','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  Mosquito Abatement Districts (MADs) do not necessarily have to resort to <em>fogging</em> in order to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito fogging, to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogging pesticides from the back of a truck or plane. This method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray, mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected.\r\n\r\nAirborne pesticides are particularly harmful as they may be easil<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />y ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items kept outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, or tracked inside on shoes.  Since fogging also kills insects that eat mosquitoes, it can cause future population booms for local mosquitoes.\r\n\r\nMPAC recommends three alternatives to fogging:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological approaches</a>:</strong> using natural mosquito predators such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mosquito-Abatement-Districts-table-8-27-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-27 18:52:24','2014-08-27 18:52:24','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1770,3,'2014-08-27 18:56:38','2014-08-27 18:56:38','','Mosquito Abatement Districts Table','','inherit','closed','open','','mosquito-abatement-districts-table-8-27-14','','','2014-08-27 18:56:38','2014-08-27 18:56:38','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mosquito-Abatement-Districts-table-8-27-14.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(1771,3,'2014-08-27 19:08:02','2014-08-27 19:08:02','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  Mosquito Abatement Districts (MADs) do not necessarily have to resort to <em>fogging</em> in order to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito \'fogging\', to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogging pesticides from the back of a truck or plane. This method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray; mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected.\r\n\r\nAirborne pesticides are particularly harmful as they may be easil<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />y ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items kept outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, or tracked inside on shoes.  Since fogging also kills insects that eat mosquitoes, it can cause future population booms for local mosquitoes.\r\n\r\nMPAC recommends three alternatives to fogging:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> Dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> Removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological approaches</a>:</strong> Using natural mosquito predators such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mosquito-Abatement-Districts-table-8-27-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-27 19:08:02','2014-08-27 19:08:02','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1772,3,'2014-08-27 19:11:22','2014-08-27 19:11:22','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  Mosquito Abatement Districts (MADs) do not necessarily have to resort to <em>fogging</em> in order to control mosquito populations. According to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito \'fogging\', to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogging pesticides from the back of a truck or plane. This method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray; mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected. Airborne pesticides are particularly harmful as they may be easil<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />y ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items kept outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, or tracked inside on shoes.  Since fogging also kills insects that eat mosquitoes, it can cause future population booms for local mosquitoes. MPAC recommends three alternatives to fogging: <strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> Dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance. <strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> Removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters. <strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological approaches</a>:</strong> Using natural mosquito predators such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations. Contact your local <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mosquito-Abatement-Districts-table-8-27-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-27 19:11:22','2014-08-27 19:11:22','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1773,3,'2014-08-27 19:12:59','2014-08-27 19:12:59','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  Mosquito Abatement Districts (MADs) do not necessarily have to resort to <em>fogging</em> in order to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito \'fogging\', to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogging pesticides from the back of a truck or plane. This method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray; mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected. Airborne pesticides are particularly harmful as they may be easil<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />y ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items kept outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, or tracked inside on shoes.  Since fogging also kills insects that eat mosquitoes, it can cause future population booms for local mosquitoes.\r\n\r\nMPAC recommends three alternatives to fogging:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> Dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> Removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological approaches</a>:</strong> Using natural mosquito predators such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mosquito-Abatement-Districts-table-8-27-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-27 19:12:59','2014-08-27 19:12:59','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1774,3,'2014-08-27 19:14:07','2014-08-27 19:14:07','Summer is peak mosquito season, complete with annoying bites and fears about <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/\" target=\"_blank\">West Nile virus</a>. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance,  Mosquito Abatement Districts (MADs) do not necessarily have to resort to <em>fogging</em> in order to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\nAccording to the <a href=\"http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/1/70-0017_article\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, and the <a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/\" target=\"_blank\">American Mosquito Control Association</a>, the airborne spraying of pesticides, commonly called mosquito \'fogging\', to kill adult mosquitoes is the least effective method to control mosquito populations. Fogging usually consists of spraying or fogging pesticides from the back of a truck or plane.\r\n\r\nThis method is ineffective because the pesticide only kills those mosquitoes flying in the spray; mosquitoes behind buildings or under vegetation are not affected. Airborne pesticides are particularly harmful as they may be easil<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1740\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/blood-mosquito.png\" alt=\"blood mosquito\" width=\"178\" height=\"176\" />y ingested by humans and wildlife. Pesticide residue can also be left behind on items kept outdoors, such as children’s toys and outdoor furniture, or tracked inside on shoes.  Since fogging also kills insects that eat mosquitoes, it can cause future population booms for local mosquitoes.\r\n\r\nMPAC recommends three alternatives to fogging:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/control\" target=\"_blank\">Larviciding</a>:</strong> Dropping contained amounts of pesticides in mosquito breeding sites and killing mosquito larvae before they become a nuisance.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquito.org/assets/Resources/mosquito%20prevention%20fact%20sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Source elimination</a>:</strong> Removing standing water to decrease breeding sites for mosquitoes. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by regularly draining and cleaning the standing water in bird baths, pool cover, pet bowls, and clogged gutters.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-predators.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological approaches</a>:</strong> Using natural mosquito predators such as mosquito eating fish and insects to control mosquito populations.\r\n\r\nContact your local <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mosquito-Abatement-Districts-table-8-27-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Abatement District</a> to learn more about fogging in your neighborhood. For what you can do to naturally reduce mosquito populations, check out MPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">complete mosquito factsheet</a>.','Forgo the Fog: Alternatives to Mosquito Fogging','','inherit','closed','open','','1738-revision-v1','','','2014-08-27 19:14:07','2014-08-27 19:14:07','',1738,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1738-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1776,1,'2015-07-14 00:03:57','0000-00-00 00:00:00','<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\"><img class=\"wp-image-1492 aligncenter\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/MPAC-20thAnny-Lightbox-Final.jpg\" alt=\"MPAC-20thAnny-Lightbox-Final\" width=\"516\" height=\"380\" /></a>','20th anniversary orange','','draft','closed','open','','','','','2015-07-14 00:03:57','2015-07-14 00:03:57','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?inc_popup=20th-anniversary-orange',1,'inc_popup','',0),(1779,2,'2014-09-04 14:13:44','2014-09-04 14:13:44','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-1754  alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"327\" height=\"327\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries and breweries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a> and organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, an auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nSpecial thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> for also sponsoring this event.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.  Can’t make the party? You can support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-04 14:13:44','2014-09-04 14:13:44','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1780,2,'2014-09-04 14:14:09','2014-09-04 14:14:09','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-1754  alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"337\" height=\"337\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries and breweries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a> and organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, an auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nSpecial thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> for also sponsoring this event.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.  Can’t make the party? You can support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-04 14:14:09','2014-09-04 14:14:09','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1781,2,'2014-09-04 14:15:36','2014-09-04 14:15:36','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-1754  alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"337\" height=\"337\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a> and organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, an auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nSpecial thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> for also sponsoring this event.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.  Can’t make the party? You can support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-04 14:15:36','2014-09-04 14:15:36','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1782,2,'2014-09-04 14:18:07','2014-09-04 14:18:07','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-1754  alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"337\" height=\"337\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a> and organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nSpecial thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> for also sponsoring this event.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.  Can’t make the party? You can support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-04 14:18:07','2014-09-04 14:18:07','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1783,2,'2014-09-04 14:19:29','2014-09-04 14:19:29','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-1754  alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"337\" height=\"337\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a> and organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.  Can’t make the party? You can support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-04 14:19:29','2014-09-04 14:19:29','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1784,2,'2014-09-04 14:19:46','2014-09-04 14:19:46','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-1754  alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"349\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a> and organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.  Can’t make the party? You can support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-04 14:19:46','2014-09-04 14:19:46','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1785,2,'2014-09-04 14:20:07','2014-09-04 14:20:07','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-1754  alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"379\" height=\"379\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a> and organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.  Can’t make the party? You can support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-04 14:20:07','2014-09-04 14:20:07','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1786,2,'2014-09-04 14:22:57','2014-09-04 14:22:57','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a> and organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.  Can’t make the party? You can still support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-04 14:22:57','2014-09-04 14:22:57','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1787,2,'2014-09-04 14:26:56','2014-09-04 14:26:56','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a> and organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities. Bid in our auction on a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a> where you can learn the avant-garde cooking techniques for which Moto has become known.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. Can’t make the party? You can still support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-04 14:26:56','2014-09-04 14:26:56','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1788,2,'2014-09-04 14:27:37','2014-09-04 14:27:37','','Home','','inherit','closed','open','','36-revision-v1','','','2014-09-04 14:27:37','2014-09-04 14:27:37','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),