(3573,2,'2017-02-13 22:13:23','2017-02-13 22:13:23','<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/2013/09/ActivistToolkitUpdated.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>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-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/2015/01/WOY_Midwest_Grows_Green_Guide-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\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/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Arabic1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Burmese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10StepsToControlPestsUpdated.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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WI_MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</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\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</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-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\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/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><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\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 17\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 18\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BiteBack_Fall16_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.18</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/2016/06/WIH_MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</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/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest 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/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Midwest_Lawncare_Website_updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Disposal-The-Right-Way.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2017-02-13 22:13:23','2017-02-13 22:13:23','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3574,2,'2017-02-13 22:14:30','2017-02-13 22:14:30','','MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated','','inherit','closed','closed','','midwestgrowsgreenguideupdated','','','2017-02-13 22:14:30','2017-02-13 22:14:30','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3575,2,'2017-02-13 22:16:03','2017-02-13 22:16:03','<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/2013/09/ActivistToolkitUpdated.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>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-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/2017/02/MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\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/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Arabic1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Burmese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10StepsToControlPestsUpdated.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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WI_MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</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\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</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-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\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/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><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\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 17\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 18\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BiteBack_Fall16_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.18</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/2016/06/WIH_MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</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/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest 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/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Midwest_Lawncare_Website_updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Disposal-The-Right-Way.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2017-02-13 22:16:03','2017-02-13 22:16:03','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3576,2,'2017-02-13 22:18:18','2017-02-13 22:18:18','','BedBugOrdinanceEssentialsUpdate','','inherit','closed','closed','','bedbugordinanceessentialsupdate','','','2017-02-13 22:18:18','2017-02-13 22:18:18','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBugOrdinanceEssentialsUpdate.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3577,2,'2017-02-13 22:19:38','2017-02-13 22:19:38','<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/2013/09/ActivistToolkitUpdated.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>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-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/2017/02/MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\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/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.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/2017/02/BedBugOrdinanceEssentialsUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Arabic1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Burmese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10StepsToControlPestsUpdated.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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WI_MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</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\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</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-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\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/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><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\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 17\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 18\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BiteBack_Fall16_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.18</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/2016/06/WIH_MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</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/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest 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/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Midwest_Lawncare_Website_updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Disposal-The-Right-Way.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2017-02-13 22:19:38','2017-02-13 22:19:38','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3578,2,'2017-02-13 22:20:05','2017-02-13 22:20:05','','BedbugsInSchoolsUpdated','','inherit','closed','closed','','bedbugsinschoolsupdated','','','2017-02-13 22:20:05','2017-02-13 22:20:05','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugsInSchoolsUpdated.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3579,2,'2017-02-13 22:20:22','2017-02-13 22:20:22','','BedbugTenantsBurmeseUpdate','','inherit','closed','closed','','bedbugtenantsburmeseupdate','','','2017-02-13 22:20:22','2017-02-13 22:20:22','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsBurmeseUpdate.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3580,2,'2017-02-13 22:20:29','2017-02-13 22:20:29','','BedbugTenantsArabicUpdate','','inherit','closed','closed','','bedbugtenantsarabicupdate','','','2017-02-13 22:20:29','2017-02-13 22:20:29','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsArabicUpdate.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3581,2,'2017-02-13 22:20:34','2017-02-13 22:20:34','','BedBugTenantsFrenchUpdate','','inherit','closed','closed','','bedbugtenantsfrenchupdate','','','2017-02-13 22:20:34','2017-02-13 22:20:34','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBugTenantsFrenchUpdate.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3582,2,'2017-02-13 22:20:42','2017-02-13 22:20:42','','BedbugTenantsEnglishUpdate','','inherit','closed','closed','','bedbugtenantsenglishupdate','','','2017-02-13 22:20:42','2017-02-13 22:20:42','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsEnglishUpdate.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3583,2,'2017-02-13 22:25:53','2017-02-13 22:25:53','<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/2013/09/ActivistToolkitUpdated.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>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-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/2017/02/MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\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/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.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/2017/02/BedBugOrdinanceEssentialsUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBugTenantsFrenchUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsArabicUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsBurmeseUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10StepsToControlPestsUpdated.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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WI_MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</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\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</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-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\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/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><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\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 17\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 18\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BiteBack_Fall16_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.18</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/2016/06/WIH_MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</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/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest 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/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Midwest_Lawncare_Website_updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Disposal-The-Right-Way.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2017-02-13 22:25:53','2017-02-13 22:25:53','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3584,2,'2017-02-13 22:28:52','2017-02-13 22:28:52','','HowDoIKnowUpdated','','inherit','closed','closed','','howdoiknowupdated','','','2017-02-13 22:28:52','2017-02-13 22:28:52','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/HowDoIKnowUpdated.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3585,2,'2017-02-13 22:32:37','2017-02-13 22:32:37','','PestControlCompaniesUpdated','','inherit','closed','closed','','pestcontrolcompaniesupdated','','','2017-02-13 22:32:37','2017-02-13 22:32:37','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PestControlCompaniesUpdated.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3586,2,'2017-02-13 22:33:44','2017-02-13 22:33:44','<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/2013/09/ActivistToolkitUpdated.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>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-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/2017/02/MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\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/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.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/2017/02/BedBugOrdinanceEssentialsUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsEnglishUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBugTenantsFrenchUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsArabicUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsBurmeseUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/HowDoIKnowUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10StepsToControlPestsUpdated.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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PestControlCompaniesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</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\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</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-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\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/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><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\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 17\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 18\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BiteBack_Fall16_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.18</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/2016/06/WIH_MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</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/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest 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/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Midwest_Lawncare_Website_updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Disposal-The-Right-Way.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2017-02-13 22:33:44','2017-02-13 22:33:44','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3587,2,'2017-02-13 22:34:19','2017-02-13 22:34:19','','AntsUpdated','','inherit','closed','closed','','antsupdated','','','2017-02-13 22:34:19','2017-02-13 22:34:19','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/AntsUpdated.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3589,2,'2017-02-13 22:37:18','2017-02-13 22:37:18','','MiceUpdated','','inherit','closed','closed','','miceupdated','','','2017-02-13 22:37:18','2017-02-13 22:37:18','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MiceUpdated.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3590,2,'2017-02-13 22:38:25','2017-02-13 22:38:25','<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/2013/09/ActivistToolkitUpdated.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>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-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/2017/02/MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\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/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.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/2017/02/BedBugOrdinanceEssentialsUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsEnglishUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBugTenantsFrenchUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsArabicUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsBurmeseUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/HowDoIKnowUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10StepsToControlPestsUpdated.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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PestControlCompaniesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/AntsUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CockroachesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MiceUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</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\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</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-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\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/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><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\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 17\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 18\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BiteBack_Fall16_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.18</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/2016/06/WIH_MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</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/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest 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/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Midwest_Lawncare_Website_updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Disposal-The-Right-Way.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2017-02-13 22:38:25','2017-02-13 22:38:25','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3591,2,'2017-02-14 20:34:29','2017-02-14 20:34:29','<h1>Bed Bugs in Chicago: Expert Webinar Series</h1>\r\n<h4><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3519 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/BedBug_2016Webinars-December_updated-791x1024.jpg\" width=\"546\" height=\"707\" />Ask the experts!</h4>\r\nWe\'re hosting an <strong>evening series</strong> of free webinars, diving into different aspects of Chicago\'s bed bug epidemic. Bringing Chicago’s bed bug experts straight to your computer, we\'ll discuss practical steps for preventing and treating bed bug infestations. Each FREE, 45 minute presentation will be followed by an “Ask the Expert” Q&amp;A. Learn about Chicago\'s Bed Bug Ordinance as it relates to a tenant or catch up on everything you need to know about the bed bug Ordinance as a landlord.  We\'ll talk about your responsibilities when dealing with tenant reports of bed bugs, as well as recommended preventative measures.  Webinars will take place on the following dates:\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">February 21st</span>- Tenant Rights and Responsibilities under the Chicago Bed Bug Ordinance</h3>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8143490370866989826\" target=\"_blank\">Register Here</a></h4>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">February 24th</span>- What to Expect from your Pest Control Operator</h3>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6287709356739775234\" target=\"_blank\">Register Here</a></h4>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">February 28th</span>- Effective Retail Products for Bed Bug Control</h3>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6369255736125132802\" target=\"_blank\">Register Here</a></h4>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">March 2nd</span>- Landlord Rights and Responsibilities under the Chicago Bed Bug Ordinance</h3>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4147281274855145218\" target=\"_blank\">Register Here</a></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font: 15px/22.5px sans-serif; color: #302c29; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; word-spacing: 0px; float: none; display: inline !important; white-space: normal; widows: 1; background-color: #ffffff; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\">Contact us at: (773) 878-7378 or<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></span><a style=\"font: 15px/22.5px sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; border: 0px currentColor; color: #276790; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; word-spacing: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; widows: 1; background-color: #ffffff; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\" href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a><span style=\"font: 15px/22.5px sans-serif; color: #302c29; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; word-spacing: 0px; float: none; display: inline !important; white-space: normal; widows: 1; background-color: #ffffff; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"> for more information.</span>','Bed Bugs in Chicago: Expert Webinar Series','','inherit','closed','closed','','2201-revision-v1','','','2017-02-14 20:34:29','2017-02-14 20:34:29','',2201,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/2201-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3592,2,'2017-02-14 20:35:43','2017-02-14 20:35:43','','BedBug_2017 Webinars Feb Mar','','inherit','closed','closed','','bedbug_2017-webinars-feb-mar','','','2017-02-14 20:35:43','2017-02-14 20:35:43','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBug_2017-Webinars-Feb-Mar.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3594,2,'2017-02-14 20:41:19','2017-02-14 20:41:19','<h1>Bed Bugs in Chicago: Expert Webinar Series</h1>\r\n<h4><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3519 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBug_2017-Webinars-Feb-Mar.jpg\" width=\"546\" height=\"707\" />Ask the experts!</h4>\r\nWe\'re hosting an <strong>evening series</strong> of free webinars, diving into different aspects of Chicago\'s bed bug epidemic. Bringing Chicago’s bed bug experts straight to your computer, we\'ll discuss practical steps for preventing and treating bed bug infestations. Each FREE, 45 minute presentation will be followed by an “Ask the Expert” Q&amp;A. Learn about Chicago\'s Bed Bug Ordinance as it relates to a tenant or catch up on everything you need to know about the bed bug Ordinance as a landlord.  We\'ll talk about your responsibilities when dealing with tenant reports of bed bugs, as well as recommended preventative measures.  Webinars will take place on the following dates:\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">February 21st</span>- Tenant Rights and Responsibilities under the Chicago Bed Bug Ordinance</h3>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8143490370866989826\" target=\"_blank\">Register Here</a></h4>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">February 24th</span>- What to Expect from your Pest Control Operator</h3>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6287709356739775234\" target=\"_blank\">Register Here</a></h4>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">February 28th</span>- Effective Retail Products for Bed Bug Control</h3>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6369255736125132802\" target=\"_blank\">Register Here</a></h4>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">March 2nd</span>- Landlord Rights and Responsibilities under the Chicago Bed Bug Ordinance</h3>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4147281274855145218\" target=\"_blank\">Register Here</a></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font: 15px/22.5px sans-serif; color: #302c29; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; word-spacing: 0px; float: none; display: inline !important; white-space: normal; widows: 1; background-color: #ffffff; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\">Contact us at: (773) 878-7378 or<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></span><a style=\"font: 15px/22.5px sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; border: 0px currentColor; color: #276790; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; word-spacing: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; widows: 1; background-color: #ffffff; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\" href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a><span style=\"font: 15px/22.5px sans-serif; color: #302c29; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; word-spacing: 0px; float: none; display: inline !important; white-space: normal; widows: 1; background-color: #ffffff; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"> for more information.</span>','Bed Bugs in Chicago: Expert Webinar Series','','inherit','closed','closed','','2201-revision-v1','','','2017-02-14 20:41:19','2017-02-14 20:41:19','',2201,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/2201-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3595,2,'2017-02-15 15:24:13','2017-02-15 15:24:13','','PesticideDisposalUpdated','','inherit','closed','closed','','pesticidedisposalupdated','','','2017-02-15 15:24:13','2017-02-15 15:24:13','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PesticideDisposalUpdated.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3596,2,'2017-02-15 15:27:25','2017-02-15 15:27:25','<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/2013/09/ActivistToolkitUpdated.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>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-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/2017/02/MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\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/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.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/2017/02/BedBugOrdinanceEssentialsUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsEnglishUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBugTenantsFrenchUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsArabicUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsBurmeseUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/HowDoIKnowUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10StepsToControlPestsUpdated.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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PestControlCompaniesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/AntsUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CockroachesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MiceUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</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\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</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-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\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/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><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\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 17\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 18\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BiteBack_Fall16_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.18</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/2016/06/WIH_MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</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/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest 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/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Midwest_Lawncare_Website_updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PesticideDisposalUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2017-02-15 15:27:25','2017-02-15 15:27:25','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3597,2,'2017-02-15 15:28:58','2017-02-15 15:28:58','','HealthyParksUpdated','','inherit','closed','closed','','healthyparksupdated','','','2017-02-15 15:28:58','2017-02-15 15:28:58','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/HealthyParksUpdated.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3598,2,'2017-02-15 15:30:24','2017-02-15 15:30:24','<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/2013/09/ActivistToolkitUpdated.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>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-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/2017/02/MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\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/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.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/2017/02/BedBugOrdinanceEssentialsUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsEnglishUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBugTenantsFrenchUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsArabicUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsBurmeseUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/HowDoIKnowUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10StepsToControlPestsUpdated.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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PestControlCompaniesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/AntsUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CockroachesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MiceUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</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\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</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-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\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/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><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\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 17\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 18\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BiteBack_Fall16_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.18</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/2016/06/WIH_MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</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/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest 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/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Midwest_Lawncare_Website_updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\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/2017/02/HealthyParksUpdated.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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PesticideDisposalUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2017-02-15 15:30:24','2017-02-15 15:30:24','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3599,2,'2017-02-15 15:31:17','2017-02-15 15:31:17','','AsthmaPestsandPesticidesUpdate','','inherit','closed','closed','','asthmapestsandpesticidesupdate','','','2017-02-15 15:31:17','2017-02-15 15:31:17','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/AsthmaPestsandPesticidesUpdate.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3600,2,'2017-02-15 15:33:14','2017-02-15 15:33:14','<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/2013/09/ActivistToolkitUpdated.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>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-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/2017/02/MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\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/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.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/2017/02/BedBugOrdinanceEssentialsUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsEnglishUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBugTenantsFrenchUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsArabicUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsBurmeseUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/HowDoIKnowUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10StepsToControlPestsUpdated.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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PestControlCompaniesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/AntsUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CockroachesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MiceUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</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\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</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/2017/02/AsthmaPestsandPesticidesUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\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/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><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\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 17\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 18\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BiteBack_Fall16_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.18</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/2016/06/WIH_MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</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/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest 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/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Midwest_Lawncare_Website_updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\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/2017/02/HealthyParksUpdated.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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PesticideDisposalUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2017-02-15 15:33:14','2017-02-15 15:33:14','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3601,2,'2017-02-15 15:33:42','2017-02-15 15:33:42','','BeeFriendlyGardenUpdated','','inherit','closed','closed','','beefriendlygardenupdated','','','2017-02-15 15:33:42','2017-02-15 15:33:42','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BeeFriendlyGardenUpdated.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3602,2,'2017-02-15 15:36:57','2017-02-15 15:36:57','','HowDoIKnowUpdated','','inherit','closed','closed','','howdoiknowupdated-2','','','2017-02-15 15:36:57','2017-02-15 15:36:57','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/HowDoIKnowUpdated-1.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3603,2,'2017-02-15 15:37:47','2017-02-15 15:37:47','','MosquitosAndWestNileUpdated','','inherit','closed','closed','','mosquitosandwestnileupdated','','','2017-02-15 15:37:47','2017-02-15 15:37:47','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MosquitosAndWestNileUpdated.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3604,2,'2017-02-15 15:39:26','2017-02-15 15:39:26','<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/2013/09/ActivistToolkitUpdated.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>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-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/2017/02/MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\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/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.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/2017/02/BedBugOrdinanceEssentialsUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsEnglishUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBugTenantsFrenchUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsArabicUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsBurmeseUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/HowDoIKnowUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10StepsToControlPestsUpdated.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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PestControlCompaniesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/AntsUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CockroachesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MiceUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</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\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</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/2017/02/MosquitosAndWestNileUpdated.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/2017/02/AsthmaPestsandPesticidesUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\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/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><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\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 17\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 18\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BiteBack_Fall16_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.18</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/2016/06/WIH_MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BeeFriendlyGardenUpdated.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/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest 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/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Midwest_Lawncare_Website_updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\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/2017/02/HealthyParksUpdated.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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PesticideDisposalUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2017-02-15 15:39:26','2017-02-15 15:39:26','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3605,2,'2017-02-15 15:40:28','2017-02-15 15:40:28','','ReasonableAccomodationsUpdate','','inherit','closed','closed','','reasonableaccomodationsupdate','','','2017-02-15 15:40:28','2017-02-15 15:40:28','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ReasonableAccomodationsUpdate.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3606,2,'2017-02-15 15:42:18','2017-02-15 15:42:18','<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/2013/09/ActivistToolkitUpdated.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>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-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/2017/02/MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\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/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.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/2017/02/BedBugOrdinanceEssentialsUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsEnglishUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBugTenantsFrenchUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsArabicUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsBurmeseUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/HowDoIKnowUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10StepsToControlPestsUpdated.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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PestControlCompaniesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/AntsUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CockroachesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MiceUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</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\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</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/2017/02/MosquitosAndWestNileUpdated.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/2017/02/AsthmaPestsandPesticidesUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\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/2017/02/ReasonableAccomodationsUpdate.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/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><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\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 17\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 18\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BiteBack_Fall16_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.18</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/2016/06/WIH_MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BeeFriendlyGardenUpdated.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/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest 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/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Midwest_Lawncare_Website_updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\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/2017/02/HealthyParksUpdated.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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PesticideDisposalUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2017-02-15 15:42:18','2017-02-15 15:42:18','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3607,2,'2017-02-15 15:42:46','2017-02-15 15:42:46','','ReducingPesticidesinSchoolsUpdated','','inherit','closed','closed','','reducingpesticidesinschoolsupdated','','','2017-02-15 15:42:46','2017-02-15 15:42:46','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ReducingPesticidesinSchoolsUpdated.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3608,2,'2017-02-15 15:44:02','2017-02-15 15:44:02','','TheTruthAboutHeadLiceUpdate','','inherit','closed','closed','','thetruthaboutheadliceupdate','','','2017-02-15 15:44:02','2017-02-15 15:44:02','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/TheTruthAboutHeadLiceUpdate.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3609,2,'2017-02-15 15:45:26','2017-02-15 15:45:26','','TalkingToYourNeighborsAboutPesticidesUpdated','','inherit','closed','closed','','talkingtoyourneighborsaboutpesticidesupdated','','','2017-02-15 15:45:26','2017-02-15 15:45:26','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/TalkingToYourNeighborsAboutPesticidesUpdated.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3610,2,'2017-02-15 15:58:08','2017-02-15 15:58:08','','MiceUpdatedFinal','','inherit','closed','closed','','miceupdatedfinal','','','2017-02-15 15:58:08','2017-02-15 15:58:08','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MiceUpdatedFinal.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3611,2,'2017-02-15 16:00:12','2017-02-15 16:00:12','','MiceUpdatedFinal','','inherit','closed','closed','','miceupdatedfinal-2','','','2017-02-15 16:00:12','2017-02-15 16:00:12','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MiceUpdatedFinal-1.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3612,2,'2017-02-15 16:03:56','2017-02-15 16:03:56','<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/2013/09/ActivistToolkitUpdated.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>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-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/2017/02/MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\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/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.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/2017/02/BedBugOrdinanceEssentialsUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsEnglishUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBugTenantsFrenchUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsArabicUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsBurmeseUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/HowDoIKnowUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10StepsToControlPestsUpdated.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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PestControlCompaniesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/AntsUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CockroachesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MiceUpdatedFinal-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</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\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</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/2017/02/MosquitosAndWestNileUpdated.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/2017/02/AsthmaPestsandPesticidesUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/TheTruthAboutHeadLiceUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ReasonableAccomodationsUpdate.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/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><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\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 17\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 18\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BiteBack_Fall16_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.18</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/2016/06/WIH_MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BeeFriendlyGardenUpdated.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/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/TalkingToYourNeighborsAboutPesticidesUpdated.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/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Midwest_Lawncare_Website_updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\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/2017/02/HealthyParksUpdated.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/2017/02/ReducingPesticidesinSchoolsUpdated.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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PesticideDisposalUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2017-02-15 16:03:56','2017-02-15 16:03:56','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3614,2,'2017-02-27 15:48:15','2017-02-27 15:48:15','','alexander-dummer','','inherit','closed','closed','','alexander-dummer','','','2017-02-27 16:18:33','2017-02-27 16:18:33','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3617,2,'2017-02-27 16:27:18','2017-02-27 16:27:18','<h3><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3614\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"359\" height=\"239\" /></h3>\r\n<h3>The adverse health effects of pesticides don\'t just harm humans. Avid pet enthusiast and writer Jenny Holt explores ways to protect your furry friends from risky lawn care products.</h3>\r\nMarie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\" target=\"_blank\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&amp;FIGURES_8_05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\" target=\"_blank\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n• <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\" target=\"_blank\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n• <a href=\"http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neurological/c_multi_organophosphate_carbamate_toxicity\" target=\"_blank\">Carbamates</a>, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n• <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\" target=\"_blank\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n• <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\" target=\"_blank\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n• <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\" target=\"_blank\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals. <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\n\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','publish','closed','open','','protectyourpets','','','2017-03-01 19:32:09','2017-03-01 19:32:09','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=3617',0,'post','',0),(3618,2,'2017-02-27 15:59:04','2017-02-27 15:59:04','Marie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have fatal results for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\nWhich Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?\r\n\r\nEvery year, millions of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering 32% of all lawn and garden supply sales. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n•       Organophosphates such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n•       Carbamates, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n•       Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n•       Pyrethroids such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n•       Organochlorines include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\nAre There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals.  According to state law, you can, also, request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\nWhat Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.\r\n\r\n','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 15:59:04','2017-02-27 15:59:04','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3619,2,'2017-02-27 16:06:24','2017-02-27 16:06:24','Marie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&FIGURES_8_05.pdf\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n•       <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n•       Carbamates, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n•       Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n•       Pyrethroids such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n•       Organochlorines include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals.  According to state law, you can, also, request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.\r\n\r\n','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 16:06:24','2017-02-27 16:06:24','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3620,2,'2017-02-27 16:16:47','2017-02-27 16:16:47','Marie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&FIGURES_8_05.pdf\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n•       <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n•       Carbamates, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n•       <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals.  <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can, also, request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.\r\n\r\n','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 16:16:47','2017-02-27 16:16:47','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3621,2,'2017-02-27 16:18:38','2017-02-27 16:18:38','Marie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&FIGURES_8_05.pdf\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n•       <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n•       Carbamates, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n•       <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals.  <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also<img src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-3614\" /> request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.\r\n\r\n','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 16:18:38','2017-02-27 16:18:38','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3622,2,'2017-02-27 16:19:42','2017-02-27 16:19:42','Marie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\r\n<p>\r\n<img src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-3614\" />\r\n</p>\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&FIGURES_8_05.pdf\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n•       <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n•       Carbamates, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n•       <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals.  <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.\r\n\r\n','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 16:19:42','2017-02-27 16:19:42','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (3623,2,'2017-02-27 16:20:16','2017-02-27 16:20:16','Marie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\r\n<p>\r\n<img src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-3614\" />\r\n<p>\r\n</p>\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&FIGURES_8_05.pdf\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n•       <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n•       Carbamates, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n•       <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals.  <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.\r\n\r\n','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 16:20:16','2017-02-27 16:20:16','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3624,2,'2017-02-27 16:20:32','2017-02-27 16:20:32','Marie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\r\n<p>\r\n<img src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-3614\" />\r\n<p>\r\n<p>\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&FIGURES_8_05.pdf\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n•       <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n•       Carbamates, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n•       <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals.  <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.\r\n\r\n','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 16:20:32','2017-02-27 16:20:32','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3625,2,'2017-02-27 16:21:34','2017-02-27 16:21:34','Marie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\r\n<p>\r\n<img src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-3614\" />\r\n<p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&FIGURES_8_05.pdf\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n•       <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n•       Carbamates, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n•       <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals.  <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\n<p>\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.\r\n\r\n','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 16:21:34','2017-02-27 16:21:34','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3626,2,'2017-02-27 16:22:02','2017-02-27 16:22:02','Marie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\r\n<p>\r\n<img src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-3614\" />\r\n\r\n\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&FIGURES_8_05.pdf\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n•       <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n•       Carbamates, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n•       <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals.  <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\n<p>\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.\r\n\r\n','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 16:22:02','2017-02-27 16:22:02','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3627,2,'2017-02-27 16:23:58','2017-02-27 16:23:58','Marie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-3614\" />\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&FIGURES_8_05.pdf\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n•       <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n•       Carbamates, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n•       <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals.  <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\n<p>\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.\r\n\r\n','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 16:23:58','2017-02-27 16:23:58','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3628,2,'2017-02-27 16:25:24','2017-02-27 16:25:24','<img src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-3614\" />\r\n\r\nMarie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&FIGURES_8_05.pdf\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n•       <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n•       Carbamates, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n•       <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals.  <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\n<p>\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.\r\n\r\n','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 16:25:24','2017-02-27 16:25:24','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3629,2,'2017-02-27 16:26:54','2017-02-27 16:26:54','Marie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pet?\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-3614\" />\r\n\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&FIGURES_8_05.pdf\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n•       <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n•       Carbamates, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n•       <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals.  <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\n<p>\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.\r\n\r\n','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 16:26:54','2017-02-27 16:26:54','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3631,2,'2017-02-27 16:29:59','2017-02-27 16:29:59','Marie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-3614\" />\r\n\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&FIGURES_8_05.pdf\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n•       <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n•       Carbamates, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n•       <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n•       <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals.  <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\n<p>\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.\r\n\r\n','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 16:29:59','2017-02-27 16:29:59','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3632,2,'2017-02-27 17:43:59','2017-02-27 17:43:59','','PesticideDisposalUpdated','','inherit','closed','closed','','pesticidedisposalupdated-2','','','2017-02-27 17:43:59','2017-02-27 17:43:59','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PesticideDisposalUpdated-1.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3633,2,'2017-02-27 17:45:58','2017-02-27 17:45:58','<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/2013/09/ActivistToolkitUpdated.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>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-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/2017/02/MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\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/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.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/2017/02/BedBugOrdinanceEssentialsUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsEnglishUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBugTenantsFrenchUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsArabicUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsBurmeseUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/HowDoIKnowUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10StepsToControlPestsUpdated.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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PestControlCompaniesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/AntsUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CockroachesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MiceUpdatedFinal-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</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\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</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/2017/02/MosquitosAndWestNileUpdated.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/2017/02/AsthmaPestsandPesticidesUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/TheTruthAboutHeadLiceUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ReasonableAccomodationsUpdate.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/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><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\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 17\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 18\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BiteBack_Fall16_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.18</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/2016/06/WIH_MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BeeFriendlyGardenUpdated.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/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/TalkingToYourNeighborsAboutPesticidesUpdated.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/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Midwest_Lawncare_Website_updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\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/2017/02/HealthyParksUpdated.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/2017/02/ReducingPesticidesinSchoolsUpdated.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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PesticideDisposalUpdated-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 17:45:58','2017-02-27 17:45:58','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3634,2,'2017-03-01 16:38:18','2017-03-01 16:38:18','<h1>Midwest Grows Green</h1>\r\n<h3>Providing needed lawn care information in fun, interactive ways!</h3>\r\nManaging thriving, lively lawns doesn\'t require rocket science. It does require process-thinking, however. At MPAC\'s Midwest Grows Green (MGG) Kickoff Events, we demonstrate the Natural Lawn Care approach to urban and residential homeowners through interactive, educational games that incorporate MGG resources, presentations, and real-life experiences.  Contact MPAC\'s Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> to learn more and organize an event for your community.\r\n\r\nOur next event is in collaboration with <a href=\"http://www.elmhurstcoolcities.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition</a> on Saturday, October 21st. Pilot Pete\'s Coffee &amp; Treats will be providing coffee and donuts for the event.  See below for more details.\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Next MGG Kickoff Event</span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/144792419463688/?acontext={%22source%22:5,%22page_id_source%22:197910109803,%22action_history%22:[{%22surface%22:%22page%22,%22mechanism%22:%22main_list%22,%22extra_data%22:%22{\\%22page_id\\%22:197910109803,\\%22tour_id\\%22:null}%22}],%22has_source%22:true}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4184 size-large\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Elmhurst_GoNatural_flyer_9.27_update-1024x797.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"498\" /></a>','MGG Kickoff Events','','publish','closed','closed','','mgg-kickoff-events','','','2017-09-27 16:53:05','2017-09-27 16:53:05','',107,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?page_id=3634',0,'page','',0),(3635,2,'2017-02-27 17:59:35','2017-02-27 17:59:35','','PestService','','inherit','closed','closed','','pestservice','','','2017-02-27 17:59:35','2017-02-27 17:59:35','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PestService.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3636,2,'2017-02-27 18:01:05','2017-02-27 18:01:05','<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/2013/09/ActivistToolkitUpdated.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>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-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/2017/02/MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\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/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.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/2017/02/BedBugOrdinanceEssentialsUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsEnglishUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBugTenantsFrenchUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsArabicUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsBurmeseUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/HowDoIKnowUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10StepsToControlPestsUpdated.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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PestControlCompaniesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/AntsUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CockroachesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MiceUpdatedFinal-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</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\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</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/2017/02/MosquitosAndWestNileUpdated.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/2017/02/AsthmaPestsandPesticidesUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/TheTruthAboutHeadLiceUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ReasonableAccomodationsUpdate.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/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><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\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 17\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 18\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BiteBack_Fall16_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.18</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/2017/02/PestService.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BeeFriendlyGardenUpdated.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/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/TalkingToYourNeighborsAboutPesticidesUpdated.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/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Midwest_Lawncare_Website_updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\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/2017/02/HealthyParksUpdated.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/2017/02/ReducingPesticidesinSchoolsUpdated.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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PesticideDisposalUpdated-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 18:01:05','2017-02-27 18:01:05','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3637,2,'2017-02-27 20:37:07','2017-02-27 20:37:07','<h3>Providing needed lawn care information in fun, interactive ways that stick!</h3>\r\nThink back to the last presentation you attended. Do you remember the information presented? Did it resonate with you? Are you applying the presentation\'s content, strategies, and suggestions into your everyday life?\r\n\r\nWe all learn differently','MGG Kickoff Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','3634-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 20:37:07','2017-02-27 20:37:07','',3634,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3634-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3639,2,'2017-02-27 20:45:47','2017-02-27 20:45:47','Marie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-3614\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&amp;FIGURES_8_05.pdf\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n• <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n• <a href=\"http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neurological/c_multi_organophosphate_carbamate_toxicity\">Carbamates</a>, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n• <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n• <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n• <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals. <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\n\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 20:45:47','2017-02-27 20:45:47','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3640,2,'2017-03-01 19:28:27','2017-03-01 19:28:27','<h3><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3614\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"359\" height=\"239\" /></h3>\n<h3>The adverse health effects of pesticides don\'t just harm humans. Avid pet enthusiast and writer Jenny Holt explores ways to protect your furry friends from risky lawn care products.</h3>\nMarie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\n\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\" target=\"_blank\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\n\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\n\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&amp;FIGURES_8_05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\" target=\"_blank\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\n\n• <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\" target=\"_blank\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\n• <a href=\"http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neurological/c_multi_organophosphate_carbamate_toxicity\" target=\"_blank\">Carbamates</a>, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\n• <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\" target=\"_blank\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\n• <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\" target=\"_blank\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\n• <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\n\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\n\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals. <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\n\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\n\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\n\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-autosave-v1','','','2017-03-01 19:28:27','2017-03-01 19:28:27','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3641,2,'2017-02-27 21:24:07','2017-02-27 21:24:07','<h3><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-3614\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"359\" height=\"239\" /></h3>\r\n<h3>The adverse health effects of pesticides don\'t just harm humans. Avid pet enthusiast and writer Jenny Holt explores ways to protect your furry friends from risky lawn care products.</h3>\r\nMarie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&amp;FIGURES_8_05.pdf\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n• <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n• <a href=\"http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neurological/c_multi_organophosphate_carbamate_toxicity\">Carbamates</a>, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n• <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n• <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n• <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals. <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\n\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 21:24:07','2017-02-27 21:24:07','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3642,2,'2017-02-27 22:03:32','2017-02-27 22:03:32','<h1><img class=\"wp-image-2279 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG_Logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"MWGG_Logo\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\" />Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC and the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work (see <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/newsletter.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/LLFresources</a>).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7677606402087045636\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3546\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_Eventupd_600-810x1024.jpg\" width=\"530\" height=\"670\" /></a>\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Webinar: Choosing Products </span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nApril 4th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\r\nWhere</span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at <a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7677606402087045636\" target=\"_blank\">GoToWebinar</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nPanelists include Dr. Paul Koch, Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin, Chris Geiger, Municipal Toxics Reduction Coordinator for the San Francisco Department of the Environment, and Dean Walendzak, Energy and Environmental Specialist for the Monroe County Community School Corporation\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nManagers of turf and other lands including those of park and school districts, municipalities, policymakers, non-profits, and corporate campuses.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h3>\r\nThe selection of lawn care products available to your district or municipality can seem daunting. Don’t worry, we have help from our team of three panelists! In this free webinar sponsored by PJC Ecological Land Care, we identify and analyze strategies and protocols for choosing lawn care products that pose the least amount of risk to human health and the environment. The Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp;amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC and the Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association and funded by the North Central IPM Center to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally.  All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register for Free At</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5335202433886385667\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGapr4</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Thanks To</span></h3>\r\nPJC Ecological Land Care for sponsoring this seminar.','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2017-02-27 22:03:32','2017-02-27 22:03:32','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3643,2,'2017-03-01 16:09:13','2017-03-01 16:09:13','<h3>Providing needed lawn care information in fun, interactive ways that stick!</h3>\r\nManaging thriving, lively lawns doesn\'t require rocket science. It does require process-thinking, however. At MPAC\'s Midwest Grows Green (MGG) Kickoff Events, we demonstrate the Natural Lawn Care approach to urban and residential homeowners through interactive, educational games that incorporate MGG resources, presentations, and real-life experiences.  Contact MPAC\'s Ryan Anderson to learn more and organize an event for your community.','MGG Kickoff Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','3634-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 16:09:13','2017-03-01 16:09:13','',3634,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3634-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3644,2,'2017-03-01 16:09:44','2017-03-01 16:09:44','<h1>Midwest Grows Green</h1>\r\n<h3>Providing needed lawn care information in fun, interactive ways that stick!</h3>\r\nManaging thriving, lively lawns doesn\'t require rocket science. It does require process-thinking, however. At MPAC\'s Midwest Grows Green (MGG) Kickoff Events, we demonstrate the Natural Lawn Care approach to urban and residential homeowners through interactive, educational games that incorporate MGG resources, presentations, and real-life experiences.  Contact MPAC\'s Ryan Anderson to learn more and organize an event for your community.','MGG Kickoff Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','3634-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 16:09:44','2017-03-01 16:09:44','',3634,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3634-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3645,2,'2017-03-01 16:41:32','2017-03-01 16:41:32','<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3661\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pressrelease-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"pressrelease\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Two <a href=\"http://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2017/02/oak-park-evanston-act-repeal-preemption-assert-local-authority-restrict-pesticides-illinois/\" target=\"_blank\">local governments in Illinois</a> last week passed resolutions to shift jurisdiction over the regulation of private pesticide use from the State to local authorities. The <a href=\"http://www.oak-park.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Village of Oak Park</a> and the <a href=\"https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/02/19/city/city-officials-push-for-local-control-over-pesticide-use/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Evanston</a> passed the resolutions in hopes that the Illinois General Assembly will reconsider a law that prohibits local authorities from regulating community-wide pesticide use.\r\n\r\n“Our own community should be able to manage the health and welfare of our own citizens,” said Leslie Shad, Vice President of <a href=\"http://greenerevanston.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Citizens’ Greener Evanston</a>, a citizen action group that introduced the resolution to the City of Evanston. “It should be possible for the community to make some decision for itself on the use of pesticides.”\r\n\r\nA 1983 amendment to the <a href=\"http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1596&amp;ChapterID=36\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Pesticide Act</a> of 1979 granted the State power and control over all regulations pertaining to the registration, purchase, use, storage, and disposal of pesticides. However, many local authorities believe that they can better handle these powers for their constituencies than the State.\r\n\r\n“Our municipal policymakers, park districts, and school districts receive information and feedback from their residents much quicker than the State does,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a>. “All we ask is for local authorities to have the ability to respond to these concerns more quickly and effectively. Given the right information local governments can enact responsible pesticide regulations to fulfill the needs of tax payers by being cost-effective and safe for our children, pets, and wildlife.”\r\n\r\nConcerns include the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/the-problem/\">potential risks</a> these chemicals pose to our children, pets, and pollinators. \"A variety of pesticides, including neonicotinoids, have been shown to negatively affect pollinator populations, like bees and monarch butterflies and have negative impact on human health,\" said Jen Walling, the executive director of the <a href=\"http://ilenviro.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Environmental Council</a>. \"Local home rule governments are best equipped to solve local problems by adopting pesticide restrictions on public and private land withintheir jurisdiction as they see fit.\"\r\n\r\nBy amending the preemption clause in the Illinois Pesticide Act, Illinois towns, villages, and cities can potentially reduce these risks. Alderman Raymond Lopez of Chicago’s 15<sup>th</sup> Ward introduced an ordinance to the City Council’s Committee on Health and Environmental Protection last December to ban all private and public neonicotinoid use with the exception of veterinarians, agricultural farmers, and Illinois certified applicators.   Chicago can ban neonicotinoid use under the Illinois Pesticide Act, because its population exceeds two million, but Illinois communities smaller than two million cannot.\r\n\r\n“Big corporations are calling more and more of the shots,” said Peggy McGrath of <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Go Green Oak Park</a>. “To protect our government “For the People”, we need grassroots involvement, encouraging and supporting our congressional representatives to do the right thing for our children and our one sacred Earth.”\r\n\r\nMcGrath and Go Green Oak Park drafted the resolution for Oak Park and provided templates of the resolution to other villages, cities, and towns, including Evanston, to send the General Assembly a strong message to amend the Illinois Pesticide Act’s preemption clause and allow home rule for pesticide regulation.\r\n\r\nTo share this resolution in your community visit <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/2016/07/22/oak-park-preemption-resolution/\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/PEres</a>. 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The Village of Oak Park and the <a href=\"https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/02/19/city/city-officials-push-for-local-control-over-pesticide-use/\">City of Evanston</a> passed the resolutions in hopes that the Illinois General Assembly will reconsider a law that prohibits local authorities from regulating community-wide pesticide use.\r\n\r\n“Our own community should be able to manage the health and welfare of our own citizens,” said Leslie Shad, Vice President of <a href=\"http://greenerevanston.org/\">Citizens’ Greener Evanston</a> a citizen action group that introduced the resolution to the City of Evanston. “It should be possible for the community to make some decision for itself on the use of pesticides.”\r\n\r\nA 1983 amendment to the <a href=\"http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1596&amp;ChapterID=36\">Illinois Pesticide Act</a> of 1979 granted the State power and control over all regulations pertaining to the registration, purchase, use, storage, and disposal of pesticides. However, many local authorities believe that they can better handle these powers for their constituencies than the State.\r\n\r\n“Our municipal policymakers, park districts, and school districts receive information and feedback from their residents much quicker than the State does,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a>. “All we ask is for local authorities to have the ability to respond to these concerns more quickly and effectively. Given the right information local governments can enact responsible pesticide regulations to fulfill the needs of tax payers by being cost-effective and safe for our children, pets, and wildlife.”\r\n\r\nConcerns include the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/the-problem/\">potential risks</a> these chemicals pose to our children, pets, and pollinators. \"A variety of pesticides, including neonicotinoids, have been shown to negatively affect pollinator populations, like bees and monarch butterflies and have negative impact on human health,\" said Jen Walling, the executive director of the <a href=\"http://ilenviro.org/\">Illinois Environmental Council</a>. \"Local home rule governments are best equipped to solve local problems by adopting pesticide restrictions on public and private land withintheir jurisdiction as they see fit.\"\r\n\r\nBy amending the preemption clause in the Illinois Pesticide Act, Illinois towns, villages, and cities can potentially reduce these risks. Alderman Raymond Lopez of Chicago’s 15<sup>th</sup> Ward introduced an ordinance to the City Council’s Committee on Health and Environmental Protection last December to ban all private and public neonicotinoid use with the exception of veterinarians, agricultural farmers, and Illinois certified applicators.   Chicago can ban neonicotinoid use under the Illinois Pesticide Act, because its population exceeds two million, but Illinois communities smaller than two million cannot.\r\n\r\n“Big corporations are calling more and more of the shots,” said Peggy McGrath of <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/\">Go Green Oak Park</a>. “To protect our government “For the People”, we need grassroots involvement, encouraging and supporting our congressional representatives to do the right thing for our children and our one sacred Earth.”\r\n\r\nMcGrath and Go Green Oak Park drafted the resolution for Oak Park and provided templates of the resolution to other villages, cities, and towns, including Evanston, to send the General Assembly a strong message to amend the Illinois Pesticide Act’s preemption clause and allow home rule for pesticide regulation.\r\n\r\nTo share this resolution in your community visit <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/2016/07/22/oak-park-preemption-resolution/\">bit.ly/PEres</a>. Go Green Oak Park and the Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC) would, also, like to invite interested parties to the One Earth Film Festival screening of “<a href=\"http://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/films-az-1/toxic-chemicals-kids-in-danger\">Toxic Chemicals: Kids in Danger</a>” at the Oak Park Public Library on Saturday, March 11, 3-5 pm to learn about the dangers pesticides present to our children. Illinois State Senator Don Harmon and University of Wisconsin Zoology and Environmental Toxicology professor Dr. Warren Porter will lead a post-film question &amp; answer session. 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The Village of Oak Park and the <a href=\"https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/02/19/city/city-officials-push-for-local-control-over-pesticide-use/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Evanston</a> passed the resolutions in hopes that the Illinois General Assembly will reconsider a law that prohibits local authorities from regulating community-wide pesticide use.\r\n\r\n“Our own community should be able to manage the health and welfare of our own citizens,” said Leslie Shad, Vice President of <a href=\"http://greenerevanston.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Citizens’ Greener Evanston</a> a citizen action group that introduced the resolution to the City of Evanston. “It should be possible for the community to make some decision for itself on the use of pesticides.”\r\n\r\nA 1983 amendment to the <a href=\"http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1596&amp;ChapterID=36\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Pesticide Act</a> of 1979 granted the State power and control over all regulations pertaining to the registration, purchase, use, storage, and disposal of pesticides. However, many local authorities believe that they can better handle these powers for their constituencies than the State.\r\n\r\n“Our municipal policymakers, park districts, and school districts receive information and feedback from their residents much quicker than the State does,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a>. “All we ask is for local authorities to have the ability to respond to these concerns more quickly and effectively. Given the right information local governments can enact responsible pesticide regulations to fulfill the needs of tax payers by being cost-effective and safe for our children, pets, and wildlife.”\r\n\r\nConcerns include the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/the-problem/\">potential risks</a> these chemicals pose to our children, pets, and pollinators. \"A variety of pesticides, including neonicotinoids, have been shown to negatively affect pollinator populations, like bees and monarch butterflies and have negative impact on human health,\" said Jen Walling, the executive director of the <a href=\"http://ilenviro.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Environmental Council</a>. \"Local home rule governments are best equipped to solve local problems by adopting pesticide restrictions on public and private land withintheir jurisdiction as they see fit.\"\r\n\r\nBy amending the preemption clause in the Illinois Pesticide Act, Illinois towns, villages, and cities can potentially reduce these risks. Alderman Raymond Lopez of Chicago’s 15<sup>th</sup> Ward introduced an ordinance to the City Council’s Committee on Health and Environmental Protection last December to ban all private and public neonicotinoid use with the exception of veterinarians, agricultural farmers, and Illinois certified applicators.   Chicago can ban neonicotinoid use under the Illinois Pesticide Act, because its population exceeds two million, but Illinois communities smaller than two million cannot.\r\n\r\n“Big corporations are calling more and more of the shots,” said Peggy McGrath of <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Go Green Oak Park</a>. “To protect our government “For the People”, we need grassroots involvement, encouraging and supporting our congressional representatives to do the right thing for our children and our one sacred Earth.”\r\n\r\nMcGrath and Go Green Oak Park drafted the resolution for Oak Park and provided templates of the resolution to other villages, cities, and towns, including Evanston, to send the General Assembly a strong message to amend the Illinois Pesticide Act’s preemption clause and allow home rule for pesticide regulation.\r\n\r\nTo share this resolution in your community visit <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/2016/07/22/oak-park-preemption-resolution/\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/PEres</a>. Go Green Oak Park and the Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC) would, also, like to invite interested parties to the One Earth Film Festival screening of “Toxic Chemicals: Kids in Danger” at the Oak Park Public Library on Saturday, March 11, 3-5 pm to learn about the dangers pesticides present to our children. Illinois State Senator Don Harmon and University of Wisconsin Zoology and Environmental Toxicology professor Dr. Warren Porter will lead a post-film question &amp; answer session. 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The <a href=\"http://www.oak-park.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Village of Oak Park</a> and the <a href=\"https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/02/19/city/city-officials-push-for-local-control-over-pesticide-use/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Evanston</a> passed the resolutions in hopes that the Illinois General Assembly will reconsider a law that prohibits local authorities from regulating community-wide pesticide use.\r\n\r\n“Our own community should be able to manage the health and welfare of our own citizens,” said Leslie Shad, Vice President of <a href=\"http://greenerevanston.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Citizens’ Greener Evanston</a> a citizen action group that introduced the resolution to the City of Evanston. “It should be possible for the community to make some decision for itself on the use of pesticides.”\r\n\r\nA 1983 amendment to the <a href=\"http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1596&amp;ChapterID=36\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Pesticide Act</a> of 1979 granted the State power and control over all regulations pertaining to the registration, purchase, use, storage, and disposal of pesticides. However, many local authorities believe that they can better handle these powers for their constituencies than the State.\r\n\r\n“Our municipal policymakers, park districts, and school districts receive information and feedback from their residents much quicker than the State does,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a>. “All we ask is for local authorities to have the ability to respond to these concerns more quickly and effectively. Given the right information local governments can enact responsible pesticide regulations to fulfill the needs of tax payers by being cost-effective and safe for our children, pets, and wildlife.”\r\n\r\nConcerns include the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/the-problem/\">potential risks</a> these chemicals pose to our children, pets, and pollinators. \"A variety of pesticides, including neonicotinoids, have been shown to negatively affect pollinator populations, like bees and monarch butterflies and have negative impact on human health,\" said Jen Walling, the executive director of the <a href=\"http://ilenviro.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Environmental Council</a>. \"Local home rule governments are best equipped to solve local problems by adopting pesticide restrictions on public and private land withintheir jurisdiction as they see fit.\"\r\n\r\nBy amending the preemption clause in the Illinois Pesticide Act, Illinois towns, villages, and cities can potentially reduce these risks. Alderman Raymond Lopez of Chicago’s 15<sup>th</sup> Ward introduced an ordinance to the City Council’s Committee on Health and Environmental Protection last December to ban all private and public neonicotinoid use with the exception of veterinarians, agricultural farmers, and Illinois certified applicators.   Chicago can ban neonicotinoid use under the Illinois Pesticide Act, because its population exceeds two million, but Illinois communities smaller than two million cannot.\r\n\r\n“Big corporations are calling more and more of the shots,” said Peggy McGrath of <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Go Green Oak Park</a>. “To protect our government “For the People”, we need grassroots involvement, encouraging and supporting our congressional representatives to do the right thing for our children and our one sacred Earth.”\r\n\r\nMcGrath and Go Green Oak Park drafted the resolution for Oak Park and provided templates of the resolution to other villages, cities, and towns, including Evanston, to send the General Assembly a strong message to amend the Illinois Pesticide Act’s preemption clause and allow home rule for pesticide regulation.\r\n\r\nTo share this resolution in your community visit <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/2016/07/22/oak-park-preemption-resolution/\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/PEres</a>. Go Green Oak Park and the Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC) would, also, like to invite interested parties to the One Earth Film Festival screening of “Toxic Chemicals: Kids in Danger” at the Oak Park Public Library on Saturday, March 11, 3-5 pm to learn about the dangers pesticides present to our children. Illinois State Senator Don Harmon and University of Wisconsin Zoology and Environmental Toxicology professor Dr. Warren Porter will lead a post-film question &amp; answer session. For further information on safer alternatives to synthetic pesticides visit the Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\" target=\"_blank\">website</a> or its <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/midwest-grows-green/\">Midwest Grows Green</a> initiative.','Local Governments calling for more authority to regulate pesticides in Illinois','','inherit','closed','closed','','3645-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 16:30:48','2017-03-01 16:30:48','',3645,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3645-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3654,2,'2017-03-01 16:30:49','2017-03-01 16:30:49','<h1>Midwest Grows Green</h1>\r\n<h3>Providing needed lawn care information in fun, interactive ways that stick!</h3>\r\nManaging thriving, lively lawns doesn\'t require rocket science. It does require process-thinking, however. At MPAC\'s Midwest Grows Green (MGG) Kickoff Events, we demonstrate the Natural Lawn Care approach to urban and residential homeowners through interactive, educational games that incorporate MGG resources, presentations, and real-life experiences.  Contact MPAC\'s Ryan Anderson to learn more and organize an event for your community.\r\n<h6>Next MGG Kickoff Event</h6>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-3647 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GetYourGreenOn_eflyer_final_600x-883x1024.jpg\" alt=\"GetYourGreenOn_eflyer_final_600x\" width=\"591\" height=\"685\" />','MGG Kickoff Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','3634-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 16:30:49','2017-03-01 16:30:49','',3634,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3634-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3655,2,'2017-03-01 16:31:15','2017-03-01 16:31:15','<h1>Midwest Grows Green</h1>\r\n<h3>Providing needed lawn care information in fun, interactive ways that stick!</h3>\r\nManaging thriving, lively lawns doesn\'t require rocket science. It does require process-thinking, however. At MPAC\'s Midwest Grows Green (MGG) Kickoff Events, we demonstrate the Natural Lawn Care approach to urban and residential homeowners through interactive, educational games that incorporate MGG resources, presentations, and real-life experiences.  Contact MPAC\'s Ryan Anderson to learn more and organize an event for your community.\r\n<h4>Next MGG Kickoff Event</h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-3647 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GetYourGreenOn_eflyer_final_600x-883x1024.jpg\" alt=\"GetYourGreenOn_eflyer_final_600x\" width=\"591\" height=\"685\" />','MGG Kickoff Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','3634-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 16:31:15','2017-03-01 16:31:15','',3634,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3634-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3656,2,'2017-03-01 16:31:35','2017-03-01 16:31:35','<h1>Midwest Grows Green</h1>\r\n<h3>Providing needed lawn care information in fun, interactive ways that stick!</h3>\r\nManaging thriving, lively lawns doesn\'t require rocket science. It does require process-thinking, however. At MPAC\'s Midwest Grows Green (MGG) Kickoff Events, we demonstrate the Natural Lawn Care approach to urban and residential homeowners through interactive, educational games that incorporate MGG resources, presentations, and real-life experiences.  Contact MPAC\'s Ryan Anderson to learn more and organize an event for your community.\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Next MGG Kickoff Event</span></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-3647 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GetYourGreenOn_eflyer_final_600x-883x1024.jpg\" alt=\"GetYourGreenOn_eflyer_final_600x\" width=\"591\" height=\"685\" />','MGG Kickoff Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','3634-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 16:31:35','2017-03-01 16:31:35','',3634,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3634-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3657,2,'2017-03-01 16:32:39','2017-03-01 16:32:39','<h1>Midwest Grows Green</h1>\r\n<h3>Providing needed lawn care information in fun, interactive ways!</h3>\r\nManaging thriving, lively lawns doesn\'t require rocket science. It does require process-thinking, however. 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It does require process-thinking, however. At MPAC\'s Midwest Grows Green (MGG) Kickoff Events, we demonstrate the Natural Lawn Care approach to urban and residential homeowners through interactive, educational games that incorporate MGG resources, presentations, and real-life experiences.  Contact MPAC\'s <a href=\"http://Send to: randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">Ryan Anderson</a> to learn more and organize an event for your community.\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Next MGG Kickoff Event</span></h4>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-3647 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GetYourGreenOn_eflyer_final_600x-883x1024.jpg\" alt=\"GetYourGreenOn_eflyer_final_600x\" width=\"591\" height=\"685\" />','MGG Kickoff Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','3634-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 16:34:32','2017-03-01 16:34:32','',3634,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3634-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3659,2,'2017-03-01 16:35:00','2017-03-01 16:35:00','<h1>Midwest Grows Green</h1>\r\n<h3>Providing needed lawn care information in fun, interactive ways!</h3>\r\nManaging thriving, lively lawns doesn\'t require rocket science. It does require process-thinking, however. 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At MPAC\'s Midwest Grows Green (MGG) Kickoff Events, we demonstrate the Natural Lawn Care approach to urban and residential homeowners through interactive, educational games that incorporate MGG resources, presentations, and real-life experiences.  Contact MPAC\'s Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> to learn more and organize an event for your community.\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Next MGG Kickoff Event</span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.sierraclub.org/illinois/northwest-cook-county/events-programs\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-3647\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GetYourGreenOn_eflyer_final_600x-883x1024.jpg\" alt=\"GetYourGreenOn_eflyer_final_600x\" width=\"591\" height=\"685\" /></a>','MGG Kickoff Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','3634-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 16:37:36','2017-03-01 16:37:36','',3634,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3634-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3663,2,'2017-03-01 16:38:18','2017-03-01 16:38:18','<h1>Midwest Grows Green</h1>\r\n<h3>Providing needed lawn care information in fun, interactive ways!</h3>\r\nManaging thriving, lively lawns doesn\'t require rocket science. It does require process-thinking, however. At MPAC\'s Midwest Grows Green (MGG) Kickoff Events, we demonstrate the Natural Lawn Care approach to urban and residential homeowners through interactive, educational games that incorporate MGG resources, presentations, and real-life experiences.  Contact MPAC\'s Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> to learn more and organize an event for your community.\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Next MGG Kickoff Event</span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.sierraclub.org/illinois/northwest-cook-county/events-programs\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-3647\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GetYourGreenOn_eflyer_final_600x-883x1024.jpg\" alt=\"GetYourGreenOn_eflyer_final_600x\" width=\"591\" height=\"685\" /></a>','MGG Kickoff Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','3634-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 16:38:18','2017-03-01 16:38:18','',3634,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3634-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3666,2,'2017-03-01 16:48:58','2017-03-01 16:48:58','<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3661\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pressrelease-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"pressrelease\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Two <a href=\"http://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2017/02/oak-park-evanston-act-repeal-preemption-assert-local-authority-restrict-pesticides-illinois/\">local governments in Illinois</a> last week passed resolutions to shift jurisdiction over the regulation of private pesticide use from the State to local authorities. The <a href=\"http://www.oak-park.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Village of Oak Park</a> and the <a href=\"https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/02/19/city/city-officials-push-for-local-control-over-pesticide-use/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Evanston</a> passed the resolutions in hopes that the Illinois General Assembly will reconsider a law that prohibits local authorities from regulating community-wide pesticide use.\r\n\r\n“Our own community should be able to manage the health and welfare of our own citizens,” said Leslie Shad, Vice President of <a href=\"http://greenerevanston.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Citizens’ Greener Evanston</a> a citizen action group that introduced the resolution to the City of Evanston. “It should be possible for the community to make some decision for itself on the use of pesticides.”\r\n\r\nA 1983 amendment to the <a href=\"http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1596&amp;ChapterID=36\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Pesticide Act</a> of 1979 granted the State power and control over all regulations pertaining to the registration, purchase, use, storage, and disposal of pesticides. However, many local authorities believe that they can better handle these powers for their constituencies than the State.\r\n\r\n“Our municipal policymakers, park districts, and school districts receive information and feedback from their residents much quicker than the State does,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a>. “All we ask is for local authorities to have the ability to respond to these concerns more quickly and effectively. Given the right information local governments can enact responsible pesticide regulations to fulfill the needs of tax payers by being cost-effective and safe for our children, pets, and wildlife.”\r\n\r\nConcerns include the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/the-problem/\">potential risks</a> these chemicals pose to our children, pets, and pollinators. \"A variety of pesticides, including neonicotinoids, have been shown to negatively affect pollinator populations, like bees and monarch butterflies and have negative impact on human health,\" said Jen Walling, the executive director of the <a href=\"http://ilenviro.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Environmental Council</a>. \"Local home rule governments are best equipped to solve local problems by adopting pesticide restrictions on public and private land withintheir jurisdiction as they see fit.\"\r\n\r\nBy amending the preemption clause in the Illinois Pesticide Act, Illinois towns, villages, and cities can potentially reduce these risks. Alderman Raymond Lopez of Chicago’s 15<sup>th</sup> Ward introduced an ordinance to the City Council’s Committee on Health and Environmental Protection last December to ban all private and public neonicotinoid use with the exception of veterinarians, agricultural farmers, and Illinois certified applicators.   Chicago can ban neonicotinoid use under the Illinois Pesticide Act, because its population exceeds two million, but Illinois communities smaller than two million cannot.\r\n\r\n“Big corporations are calling more and more of the shots,” said Peggy McGrath of <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Go Green Oak Park</a>. “To protect our government “For the People”, we need grassroots involvement, encouraging and supporting our congressional representatives to do the right thing for our children and our one sacred Earth.”\r\n\r\nMcGrath and Go Green Oak Park drafted the resolution for Oak Park and provided templates of the resolution to other villages, cities, and towns, including Evanston, to send the General Assembly a strong message to amend the Illinois Pesticide Act’s preemption clause and allow home rule for pesticide regulation.\r\n\r\nTo share this resolution in your community visit <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/2016/07/22/oak-park-preemption-resolution/\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/PEres</a>. Go Green Oak Park and the Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC) would, also, like to invite interested parties to the One Earth Film Festival screening of “Toxic Chemicals: Kids in Danger” at the Oak Park Public Library on Saturday, March 11, 3-5 pm to learn about the dangers pesticides present to our children. Illinois State Senator Don Harmon and University of Wisconsin Zoology and Environmental Toxicology professor Dr. Warren Porter will lead a post-film question &amp; answer session. 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The <a href=\"http://www.oak-park.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Village of Oak Park</a> and the <a href=\"https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/02/19/city/city-officials-push-for-local-control-over-pesticide-use/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Evanston</a> passed the resolutions in hopes that the Illinois General Assembly will reconsider a law that prohibits local authorities from regulating community-wide pesticide use.\r\n\r\n“Our own community should be able to manage the health and welfare of our own citizens,” said Leslie Shad, Vice President of <a href=\"http://greenerevanston.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Citizens’ Greener Evanston</a> a citizen action group that introduced the resolution to the City of Evanston. “It should be possible for the community to make some decision for itself on the use of pesticides.”\r\n\r\nA 1983 amendment to the <a href=\"http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1596&amp;ChapterID=36\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Pesticide Act</a> of 1979 granted the State power and control over all regulations pertaining to the registration, purchase, use, storage, and disposal of pesticides. However, many local authorities believe that they can better handle these powers for their constituencies than the State.\r\n\r\n“Our municipal policymakers, park districts, and school districts receive information and feedback from their residents much quicker than the State does,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a>. “All we ask is for local authorities to have the ability to respond to these concerns more quickly and effectively. Given the right information local governments can enact responsible pesticide regulations to fulfill the needs of tax payers by being cost-effective and safe for our children, pets, and wildlife.”\r\n\r\nConcerns include the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/the-problem/\">potential risks</a> these chemicals pose to our children, pets, and pollinators. \"A variety of pesticides, including neonicotinoids, have been shown to negatively affect pollinator populations, like bees and monarch butterflies and have negative impact on human health,\" said Jen Walling, the executive director of the <a href=\"http://ilenviro.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Environmental Council</a>. \"Local home rule governments are best equipped to solve local problems by adopting pesticide restrictions on public and private land withintheir jurisdiction as they see fit.\"\r\n\r\nBy amending the preemption clause in the Illinois Pesticide Act, Illinois towns, villages, and cities can potentially reduce these risks. Alderman Raymond Lopez of Chicago’s 15<sup>th</sup> Ward introduced an ordinance to the City Council’s Committee on Health and Environmental Protection last December to ban all private and public neonicotinoid use with the exception of veterinarians, agricultural farmers, and Illinois certified applicators.   Chicago can ban neonicotinoid use under the Illinois Pesticide Act, because its population exceeds two million, but Illinois communities smaller than two million cannot.\r\n\r\n“Big corporations are calling more and more of the shots,” said Peggy McGrath of <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Go Green Oak Park</a>. “To protect our government “For the People”, we need grassroots involvement, encouraging and supporting our congressional representatives to do the right thing for our children and our one sacred Earth.”\r\n\r\nMcGrath and Go Green Oak Park drafted the resolution for Oak Park and provided templates of the resolution to other villages, cities, and towns, including Evanston, to send the General Assembly a strong message to amend the Illinois Pesticide Act’s preemption clause and allow home rule for pesticide regulation.\r\n\r\nTo share this resolution in your community visit <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/2016/07/22/oak-park-preemption-resolution/\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/PEres</a>. Go Green Oak Park and the Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC) would, also, like to invite interested parties to the One Earth Film Festival screening of “Toxic Chemicals: Kids in Danger” at the Oak Park Public Library on Saturday, March 11, 3-5 pm to learn about the dangers pesticides present to our children. Illinois State Senator Don Harmon and University of Wisconsin Zoology and Environmental Toxicology professor Dr. Warren Porter will lead a post-film question &amp; answer session. 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The <a href=\"http://www.oak-park.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Village of Oak Park</a> and the <a href=\"https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/02/19/city/city-officials-push-for-local-control-over-pesticide-use/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Evanston</a> passed the resolutions in hopes that the Illinois General Assembly will reconsider a law that prohibits local authorities from regulating community-wide pesticide use.\r\n\r\n“Our own community should be able to manage the health and welfare of our own citizens,” said Leslie Shad, Vice President of <a href=\"http://greenerevanston.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Citizens’ Greener Evanston</a>, a citizen action group that introduced the resolution to the City of Evanston. “It should be possible for the community to make some decision for itself on the use of pesticides.”\r\n\r\nA 1983 amendment to the <a href=\"http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1596&amp;ChapterID=36\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Pesticide Act</a> of 1979 granted the State power and control over all regulations pertaining to the registration, purchase, use, storage, and disposal of pesticides. However, many local authorities believe that they can better handle these powers for their constituencies than the State.\r\n\r\n“Our municipal policymakers, park districts, and school districts receive information and feedback from their residents much quicker than the State does,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a>. “All we ask is for local authorities to have the ability to respond to these concerns more quickly and effectively. Given the right information local governments can enact responsible pesticide regulations to fulfill the needs of tax payers by being cost-effective and safe for our children, pets, and wildlife.”\r\n\r\nConcerns include the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/the-problem/\">potential risks</a> these chemicals pose to our children, pets, and pollinators. \"A variety of pesticides, including neonicotinoids, have been shown to negatively affect pollinator populations, like bees and monarch butterflies and have negative impact on human health,\" said Jen Walling, the executive director of the <a href=\"http://ilenviro.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Environmental Council</a>. \"Local home rule governments are best equipped to solve local problems by adopting pesticide restrictions on public and private land withintheir jurisdiction as they see fit.\"\r\n\r\nBy amending the preemption clause in the Illinois Pesticide Act, Illinois towns, villages, and cities can potentially reduce these risks. Alderman Raymond Lopez of Chicago’s 15<sup>th</sup> Ward introduced an ordinance to the City Council’s Committee on Health and Environmental Protection last December to ban all private and public neonicotinoid use with the exception of veterinarians, agricultural farmers, and Illinois certified applicators.   Chicago can ban neonicotinoid use under the Illinois Pesticide Act, because its population exceeds two million, but Illinois communities smaller than two million cannot.\r\n\r\n“Big corporations are calling more and more of the shots,” said Peggy McGrath of <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Go Green Oak Park</a>. “To protect our government “For the People”, we need grassroots involvement, encouraging and supporting our congressional representatives to do the right thing for our children and our one sacred Earth.”\r\n\r\nMcGrath and Go Green Oak Park drafted the resolution for Oak Park and provided templates of the resolution to other villages, cities, and towns, including Evanston, to send the General Assembly a strong message to amend the Illinois Pesticide Act’s preemption clause and allow home rule for pesticide regulation.\r\n\r\nTo share this resolution in your community visit <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/2016/07/22/oak-park-preemption-resolution/\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/PEres</a>. Go Green Oak Park and the Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC) would also like to invite interested parties to the One Earth Film Festival screening of “<a href=\"http://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/films-by-location/#near-west\" target=\"_blank\">Toxic Chemicals: Kids in Danger</a>” at the Oak Park Public Library on Saturday, March 11, 3-5 pm to learn about the dangers pesticides present to our children. Illinois State Senator Don Harmon and University of Wisconsin Zoology and Environmental Toxicology professor Dr. Warren Porter will lead a post-film question &amp; answer session. For further information on safer alternatives to synthetic pesticides visit the Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\" target=\"_blank\">website</a> or its <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/midwest-grows-green/\">Midwest Grows Green</a> initiative.','Local governments calling for more authority to regulate pesticides in Illinois','','inherit','closed','closed','','3645-autosave-v1','','','2017-03-01 19:25:11','2017-03-01 19:25:11','',3645,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3645-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3669,2,'2017-03-01 17:11:23','2017-03-01 17:11:23','<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3661\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pressrelease-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"pressrelease\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Two <a href=\"http://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2017/02/oak-park-evanston-act-repeal-preemption-assert-local-authority-restrict-pesticides-illinois/\" target=\"_blank\">local governments in Illinois</a> last week passed resolutions to shift jurisdiction over the regulation of private pesticide use from the State to local authorities. The <a href=\"http://www.oak-park.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Village of Oak Park</a> and the <a href=\"https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/02/19/city/city-officials-push-for-local-control-over-pesticide-use/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Evanston</a> passed the resolutions in hopes that the Illinois General Assembly will reconsider a law that prohibits local authorities from regulating community-wide pesticide use.\r\n\r\n“Our own community should be able to manage the health and welfare of our own citizens,” said Leslie Shad, Vice President of <a href=\"http://greenerevanston.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Citizens’ Greener Evanston</a>, a citizen action group that introduced the resolution to the City of Evanston. “It should be possible for the community to make some decision for itself on the use of pesticides.”\r\n\r\nA 1983 amendment to the <a href=\"http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1596&amp;ChapterID=36\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Pesticide Act</a> of 1979 granted the State power and control over all regulations pertaining to the registration, purchase, use, storage, and disposal of pesticides. However, many local authorities believe that they can better handle these powers for their constituencies than the State.\r\n\r\n“Our municipal policymakers, park districts, and school districts receive information and feedback from their residents much quicker than the State does,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a>. “All we ask is for local authorities to have the ability to respond to these concerns more quickly and effectively. Given the right information local governments can enact responsible pesticide regulations to fulfill the needs of tax payers by being cost-effective and safe for our children, pets, and wildlife.”\r\n\r\nConcerns include the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/the-problem/\">potential risks</a> these chemicals pose to our children, pets, and pollinators. \"A variety of pesticides, including neonicotinoids, have been shown to negatively affect pollinator populations, like bees and monarch butterflies and have negative impact on human health,\" said Jen Walling, the executive director of the <a href=\"http://ilenviro.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Environmental Council</a>. \"Local home rule governments are best equipped to solve local problems by adopting pesticide restrictions on public and private land withintheir jurisdiction as they see fit.\"\r\n\r\nBy amending the preemption clause in the Illinois Pesticide Act, Illinois towns, villages, and cities can potentially reduce these risks. Alderman Raymond Lopez of Chicago’s 15<sup>th</sup> Ward introduced an ordinance to the City Council’s Committee on Health and Environmental Protection last December to ban all private and public neonicotinoid use with the exception of veterinarians, agricultural farmers, and Illinois certified applicators.   Chicago can ban neonicotinoid use under the Illinois Pesticide Act, because its population exceeds two million, but Illinois communities smaller than two million cannot.\r\n\r\n“Big corporations are calling more and more of the shots,” said Peggy McGrath of <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Go Green Oak Park</a>. “To protect our government “For the People”, we need grassroots involvement, encouraging and supporting our congressional representatives to do the right thing for our children and our one sacred Earth.”\r\n\r\nMcGrath and Go Green Oak Park drafted the resolution for Oak Park and provided templates of the resolution to other villages, cities, and towns, including Evanston, to send the General Assembly a strong message to amend the Illinois Pesticide Act’s preemption clause and allow home rule for pesticide regulation.\r\n\r\nTo share this resolution in your community visit <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/2016/07/22/oak-park-preemption-resolution/\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/PEres</a>. Go Green Oak Park and the Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC) would also like to invite interested parties to the One Earth Film Festival screening of “Toxic Chemicals: Kids in Danger” at the Oak Park Public Library on Saturday, March 11, 3-5 pm to learn about the dangers pesticides present to our children. Illinois State Senator Don Harmon and University of Wisconsin Zoology and Environmental Toxicology professor Dr. Warren Porter will lead a post-film question &amp; answer session. For further information on safer alternatives to synthetic pesticides visit the Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\" target=\"_blank\">website</a> or its <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/midwest-grows-green/\">Midwest Grows Green</a> initiative.','Local Governments calling for more authority to regulate pesticides in Illinois','','inherit','closed','closed','','3645-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 17:11:23','2017-03-01 17:11:23','',3645,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3645-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3670,2,'2017-03-01 17:52:55','2017-03-01 17:52:55','','MGG_Webinar_rough','','inherit','closed','closed','','mgg_webinar_rough','','','2017-03-01 17:52:55','2017-03-01 17:52:55','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_rough.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3672,2,'2017-03-01 17:54:51','2017-03-01 17:54:51','','GoToWebinar User Guide','','inherit','closed','closed','','gotowebinar-user-guide','','','2017-03-01 17:54:51','2017-03-01 17:54:51','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/GoToWebinar-User-Guide.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3676,2,'2017-03-01 18:57:33','2017-03-01 18:57:33','<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3661\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pressrelease-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"pressrelease\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Two <a href=\"http://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2017/02/oak-park-evanston-act-repeal-preemption-assert-local-authority-restrict-pesticides-illinois/\" target=\"_blank\">local governments in Illinois</a> last week passed resolutions to shift jurisdiction over the regulation of private pesticide use from the State to local authorities. The <a href=\"http://www.oak-park.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Village of Oak Park</a> and the <a href=\"https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/02/19/city/city-officials-push-for-local-control-over-pesticide-use/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Evanston</a> passed the resolutions in hopes that the Illinois General Assembly will reconsider a law that prohibits local authorities from regulating community-wide pesticide use.\r\n\r\n“Our own community should be able to manage the health and welfare of our own citizens,” said Leslie Shad, Vice President of <a href=\"http://greenerevanston.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Citizens’ Greener Evanston</a>, a citizen action group that introduced the resolution to the City of Evanston. “It should be possible for the community to make some decision for itself on the use of pesticides.”\r\n\r\nA 1983 amendment to the <a href=\"http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1596&amp;ChapterID=36\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Pesticide Act</a> of 1979 granted the State power and control over all regulations pertaining to the registration, purchase, use, storage, and disposal of pesticides. However, many local authorities believe that they can better handle these powers for their constituencies than the State.\r\n\r\n“Our municipal policymakers, park districts, and school districts receive information and feedback from their residents much quicker than the State does,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a>. “All we ask is for local authorities to have the ability to respond to these concerns more quickly and effectively. Given the right information local governments can enact responsible pesticide regulations to fulfill the needs of tax payers by being cost-effective and safe for our children, pets, and wildlife.”\r\n\r\nConcerns include the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/the-problem/\">potential risks</a> these chemicals pose to our children, pets, and pollinators. \"A variety of pesticides, including neonicotinoids, have been shown to negatively affect pollinator populations, like bees and monarch butterflies and have negative impact on human health,\" said Jen Walling, the executive director of the <a href=\"http://ilenviro.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Environmental Council</a>. \"Local home rule governments are best equipped to solve local problems by adopting pesticide restrictions on public and private land withintheir jurisdiction as they see fit.\"\r\n\r\nBy amending the preemption clause in the Illinois Pesticide Act, Illinois towns, villages, and cities can potentially reduce these risks. Alderman Raymond Lopez of Chicago’s 15<sup>th</sup> Ward introduced an ordinance to the City Council’s Committee on Health and Environmental Protection last December to ban all private and public neonicotinoid use with the exception of veterinarians, agricultural farmers, and Illinois certified applicators.   Chicago can ban neonicotinoid use under the Illinois Pesticide Act, because its population exceeds two million, but Illinois communities smaller than two million cannot.\r\n\r\n“Big corporations are calling more and more of the shots,” said Peggy McGrath of <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Go Green Oak Park</a>. “To protect our government “For the People”, we need grassroots involvement, encouraging and supporting our congressional representatives to do the right thing for our children and our one sacred Earth.”\r\n\r\nMcGrath and Go Green Oak Park drafted the resolution for Oak Park and provided templates of the resolution to other villages, cities, and towns, including Evanston, to send the General Assembly a strong message to amend the Illinois Pesticide Act’s preemption clause and allow home rule for pesticide regulation.\r\n\r\nTo share this resolution in your community visit <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/2016/07/22/oak-park-preemption-resolution/\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/PEres</a>. Go Green Oak Park and the Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC) would also like to invite interested parties to the One Earth Film Festival screening of “Toxic Chemicals: Kids in Danger” at the Oak Park Public Library on Saturday, March 11, 3-5 pm to learn about the dangers pesticides present to our children. Illinois State Senator Don Harmon and University of Wisconsin Zoology and Environmental Toxicology professor Dr. Warren Porter will lead a post-film question &amp; answer session. For further information on safer alternatives to synthetic pesticides visit the Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\" target=\"_blank\">website</a> or its <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/midwest-grows-green/\">Midwest Grows Green</a> initiative.','Local governments calling for more authority to regulate pesticides in Illinois','','inherit','closed','closed','','3645-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 18:57:33','2017-03-01 18:57:33','',3645,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3645-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3679,2,'2017-03-01 19:13:24','2017-03-01 19:13:24','<h1><img class=\"wp-image-2279 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG_Logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"MWGG_Logo\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\" />Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC and the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a> and supported by the <a href=\"https://www.ncipmc.org/\" target=\"_blank\">North Central IPM Center</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work (see <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/newsletter.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/LLFresources</a>).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5335202433886385667\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3678\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/MGG_Webinar_final-e1488394973148.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"582\" /></a>\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Webinar: Choosing Products </span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nApril 4th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at <a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7677606402087045636\" target=\"_blank\">GoToWebinar</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nPanelists include Dr. Paul Koch, Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin, Chris Geiger, IPM Program Manager for the San Francisco Department of the Environment, and Dean Walendzak, Energy and Environmental Specialist for the Monroe County Community School Corporation\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nManagers of turf and other lands including those of park and school districts, municipalities, policymakers, non-profits, and corporate campuses.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h3>\r\nThe selection of lawn care products available to your district or municipality can seem daunting. Don’t worry, we have help from our team of three panelists! In this free webinar sponsored by <a href=\"http://www.pjcecological.com/\" target=\"_blank\">PJC Ecological Land Care</a>, we identify and analyze strategies and protocols for choosing lawn care products that pose the least amount of risk to human health and the environment.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register for Free At</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5335202433886385667\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGapr4</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Thanks To</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pjcecological.com/\" target=\"_blank\">PJC Ecological Land Care</a> for sponsoring this seminar.','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 19:13:24','2017-03-01 19:13:24','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3680,2,'2017-03-01 19:14:06','2017-03-01 19:14:06','<h1><img class=\"wp-image-2279 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG_Logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"MWGG_Logo\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\" />Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC and the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a> and supported by the <a href=\"https://www.ncipmc.org/\" target=\"_blank\">North Central IPM Center</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work (see <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/newsletter.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/LLFresources</a>).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5335202433886385667\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3678\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/MGG_Webinar_final-e1488394973148.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"582\" /></a>\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Webinar: Choosing Products </span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nApril 4th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at <a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5335202433886385667\" target=\"_blank\">GoToWebinar</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nPanelists include Dr. Paul Koch, Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin, Chris Geiger, IPM Program Manager for the San Francisco Department of the Environment, and Dean Walendzak, Energy and Environmental Specialist for the Monroe County Community School Corporation\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nManagers of turf and other lands including those of park and school districts, municipalities, policymakers, non-profits, and corporate campuses.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h3>\r\nThe selection of lawn care products available to your district or municipality can seem daunting. Don’t worry, we have help from our team of three panelists! In this free webinar sponsored by <a href=\"http://www.pjcecological.com/\" target=\"_blank\">PJC Ecological Land Care</a>, we identify and analyze strategies and protocols for choosing lawn care products that pose the least amount of risk to human health and the environment.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register for Free At</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5335202433886385667\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGapr4</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Thanks To</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pjcecological.com/\" target=\"_blank\">PJC Ecological Land Care</a> for sponsoring this seminar.','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 19:14:06','2017-03-01 19:14:06','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3681,2,'2017-03-01 19:15:19','2017-03-01 19:15:19','<h1><img class=\"wp-image-2279 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG_Logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"MWGG_Logo\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\" />Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC and the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a> and supported by the <a href=\"https://www.ncipmc.org/\" target=\"_blank\">North Central IPM Center</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work (see <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/newsletter.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/LLFresources</a>).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5335202433886385667\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3678\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/MGG_Webinar_final-e1488394973148.jpg\" width=\"513\" height=\"649\" /></a>\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Webinar: Choosing Products </span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nApril 4th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at <a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5335202433886385667\" target=\"_blank\">GoToWebinar</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nPanelists include Dr. Paul Koch, Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin, Chris Geiger, IPM Program Manager for the San Francisco Department of the Environment, and Dean Walendzak, Energy and Environmental Specialist for the Monroe County Community School Corporation\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nManagers of turf and other lands including those of park and school districts, municipalities, policymakers, non-profits, and corporate campuses.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h3>\r\nThe selection of lawn care products available to your district or municipality can seem daunting. Don’t worry, we have help from our team of three panelists! In this free webinar sponsored by <a href=\"http://www.pjcecological.com/\" target=\"_blank\">PJC Ecological Land Care</a>, we identify and analyze strategies and protocols for choosing lawn care products that pose the least amount of risk to human health and the environment.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register for Free At</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5335202433886385667\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGapr4</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Thanks To</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pjcecological.com/\" target=\"_blank\">PJC Ecological Land Care</a> for sponsoring this seminar.','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 19:15:19','2017-03-01 19:15:19','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3682,2,'2017-03-01 19:25:27','2017-03-01 19:25:27','<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3661\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pressrelease-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"pressrelease\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Two <a href=\"http://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2017/02/oak-park-evanston-act-repeal-preemption-assert-local-authority-restrict-pesticides-illinois/\" target=\"_blank\">local governments in Illinois</a> last week passed resolutions to shift jurisdiction over the regulation of private pesticide use from the State to local authorities. The <a href=\"http://www.oak-park.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Village of Oak Park</a> and the <a href=\"https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/02/19/city/city-officials-push-for-local-control-over-pesticide-use/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Evanston</a> passed the resolutions in hopes that the Illinois General Assembly will reconsider a law that prohibits local authorities from regulating community-wide pesticide use.\r\n\r\n“Our own community should be able to manage the health and welfare of our own citizens,” said Leslie Shad, Vice President of <a href=\"http://greenerevanston.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Citizens’ Greener Evanston</a>, a citizen action group that introduced the resolution to the City of Evanston. “It should be possible for the community to make some decision for itself on the use of pesticides.”\r\n\r\nA 1983 amendment to the <a href=\"http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1596&amp;ChapterID=36\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Pesticide Act</a> of 1979 granted the State power and control over all regulations pertaining to the registration, purchase, use, storage, and disposal of pesticides. However, many local authorities believe that they can better handle these powers for their constituencies than the State.\r\n\r\n“Our municipal policymakers, park districts, and school districts receive information and feedback from their residents much quicker than the State does,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a>. “All we ask is for local authorities to have the ability to respond to these concerns more quickly and effectively. Given the right information local governments can enact responsible pesticide regulations to fulfill the needs of tax payers by being cost-effective and safe for our children, pets, and wildlife.”\r\n\r\nConcerns include the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/the-problem/\">potential risks</a> these chemicals pose to our children, pets, and pollinators. \"A variety of pesticides, including neonicotinoids, have been shown to negatively affect pollinator populations, like bees and monarch butterflies and have negative impact on human health,\" said Jen Walling, the executive director of the <a href=\"http://ilenviro.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Environmental Council</a>. \"Local home rule governments are best equipped to solve local problems by adopting pesticide restrictions on public and private land withintheir jurisdiction as they see fit.\"\r\n\r\nBy amending the preemption clause in the Illinois Pesticide Act, Illinois towns, villages, and cities can potentially reduce these risks. Alderman Raymond Lopez of Chicago’s 15<sup>th</sup> Ward introduced an ordinance to the City Council’s Committee on Health and Environmental Protection last December to ban all private and public neonicotinoid use with the exception of veterinarians, agricultural farmers, and Illinois certified applicators.   Chicago can ban neonicotinoid use under the Illinois Pesticide Act, because its population exceeds two million, but Illinois communities smaller than two million cannot.\r\n\r\n“Big corporations are calling more and more of the shots,” said Peggy McGrath of <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Go Green Oak Park</a>. “To protect our government “For the People”, we need grassroots involvement, encouraging and supporting our congressional representatives to do the right thing for our children and our one sacred Earth.”\r\n\r\nMcGrath and Go Green Oak Park drafted the resolution for Oak Park and provided templates of the resolution to other villages, cities, and towns, including Evanston, to send the General Assembly a strong message to amend the Illinois Pesticide Act’s preemption clause and allow home rule for pesticide regulation.\r\n\r\nTo share this resolution in your community visit <a href=\"http://www.gogreenoakpark.org/2016/07/22/oak-park-preemption-resolution/\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/PEres</a>. Go Green Oak Park and the Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC) would also like to invite interested parties to the One Earth Film Festival screening of “<a href=\"http://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/films-by-location/#near-west\" target=\"_blank\">Toxic Chemicals: Kids in Danger</a>” at the Oak Park Public Library on Saturday, March 11, 3-5 pm to learn about the dangers pesticides present to our children. Illinois State Senator Don Harmon and University of Wisconsin Zoology and Environmental Toxicology professor Dr. Warren Porter will lead a post-film question &amp; answer session. For further information on safer alternatives to synthetic pesticides visit the Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\" target=\"_blank\">website</a> or its <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/midwest-grows-green/\">Midwest Grows Green</a> initiative.','Local governments calling for more authority to regulate pesticides in Illinois','','inherit','closed','closed','','3645-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 19:25:27','2017-03-01 19:25:27','',3645,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3645-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3683,2,'2017-03-01 19:28:48','2017-03-01 19:28:48','<h3><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3614\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"359\" height=\"239\" /></h3>\r\n<h3>The adverse health effects of pesticides don\'t just harm humans. Avid pet enthusiast and writer Jenny Holt explores ways to protect your furry friends from risky lawn care products.</h3>\r\nMarie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\" target=\"_blank\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&amp;FIGURES_8_05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\" target=\"_blank\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n• <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\" target=\"_blank\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n• <a href=\"http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neurological/c_multi_organophosphate_carbamate_toxicity\" target=\"_blank\">Carbamates</a>, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n• <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\" target=\"_blank\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n• <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\" target=\"_blank\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n• <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/mgg-kickoff-events/\" target=\"_blank\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals. <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\n\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 19:28:48','2017-03-01 19:28:48','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3684,2,'2017-03-01 19:31:25','2017-03-01 19:31:25','<h3><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3614\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alexander-dummer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alexander-dummer\" width=\"359\" height=\"239\" /></h3>\r\n<h3>The adverse health effects of pesticides don\'t just harm humans. Avid pet enthusiast and writer Jenny Holt explores ways to protect your furry friends from risky lawn care products.</h3>\r\nMarie Donovan came home from work one day to find her dog acting lethargic and uncoordinated. His refusal of his favorite treats especially worried Marie. Not sure what was wrong with her pup, she took him to the vet. After some blood tests, Marie discovered that her dog exhibited symptoms of toxic poisoning from pesticides used in her garden.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Marie Donovan\'s story happens frequently in America. Many of the chemicals we use in our gardens can affect pets, and their overuse or misuse can have <a href=\"http://www.shieldmypet.com/are-your-lawn-care-products-harming-your-cat/\" target=\"_blank\">fatal results</a> for cats, dogs, and other small animals. If concerned about your pet\'s safety, you have options to maintain your yard without putting any of your furry friends in danger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Lawn Chemicals are Dangerous for Pets?</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery year, <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/lawn/factsheets/LAWNFACTS&amp;FIGURES_8_05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">millions</a> of American households use pesticides in their gardens and lawns potentially harmful to their pets. In 2014, pesticide sales accounted for a staggering <a href=\"https://www.packagedfacts.com/Lawn-Garden-Supplies-9212531/\" target=\"_blank\">32% of all lawn and garden supply sales</a>. To protect your pet, avoid these groups of pesticides when exploring the market of products available:\r\n\r\n• <a href=\"http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview\" target=\"_blank\">Organophosphates</a> such as Chlorpyrifos and Diazinon can cause acute symptoms in animals, including muscle weakness, excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. At high enough doses, these compounds can also lead to respiratory failure and death.\r\n• <a href=\"http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neurological/c_multi_organophosphate_carbamate_toxicity\" target=\"_blank\">Carbamates</a>, including Carbofuran and Methomyl, can cause difficulty breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and excessive salivation. The most serious cases of exposure result in seizures and respiratory arrest.\r\n• <a href=\"http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Benzoic_Acid_Herbicides\" target=\"_blank\">Phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides</a> affect the nervous system, causing muscle twitching, loss of sensation, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dermatitis. Commonly found compounds in this group include 2,4-D MCPP and MCPA.\r\n• <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids\" target=\"_blank\">Pyrethroids</a> such as Permethrin and Resmethrin can, also, wreak havoc on the nervous system. Excessive exposure causes tremors, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, seizures, anorexia, and even death in pets.\r\n• <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organochloride\" target=\"_blank\">Organochlorines</a> include PCBs, PCE, and DDT, all of which can cause muscle tremors and twitches, respiratory problems, and seizures. Lindane falls under this group, and its use is restricted in the U.S. due to health and safety concerns. Other organochlorines such as Endosulfan are still widely available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are There Any Safe Alternatives to Common Lawn Chemicals?</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC\'s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eco-Friendly-Catalog-for-Consumers.pdf\">Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Catalog</a> lists organic, environmentally friendly pesticides that you can choose to minimize your pet\'s exposure to toxic chemicals. <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Laws-to-Protect-you-from-Outdoor-Pesticides.pdf\">According to state law</a>, you can also request pest control companies to notify your neighborhood of lawn chemical applications, allowing you to keep your pet and your family safe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Steps Can I Take to Keep My Pet Safe?</strong>\r\n\r\nA natural lawn care routine can keep your garden beautiful without having to worry about the safety of your furry friend. Properly fertilizing, watering and mowing your garden will keep your plants healthy and pest-free while preventing nutrient runoff.\r\n\r\nIf you need to use lawn care products, stick to eco-friendly solutions and avoid overuse or overexposure. Keep your pet indoors when applying any sort of chemical or pesticide to your lawn or garden. Finally, keep your shoes outside to avoid tracking any toxins into your home.','Protect Your Pets From Dangerous Lawn Chemicals','','inherit','closed','closed','','3617-revision-v1','','','2017-03-01 19:31:25','2017-03-01 19:31:25','',3617,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3617-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3686,2,'2017-03-08 21:17:44','2017-03-08 21:17:44','<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/2013/09/ActivistToolkitUpdated.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>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-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/2017/02/MidwestGrowsGreenGuideUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\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/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.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/2017/02/BedBugOrdinanceEssentialsUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"onclick=”_gaq.push([‘_trackEvent’,’Download’,’PDF’,this.href]);”>Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsEnglishUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedBugTenantsFrenchUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsArabicUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BedbugTenantsBurmeseUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/HowDoIKnowUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10StepsToControlPestsUpdated.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><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PestControlCompaniesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/AntsUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CockroachesUpdated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MiceUpdatedFinal-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</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\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</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/2017/02/MosquitosAndWestNileUpdated.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/2017/02/AsthmaPestsandPesticidesUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/TheTruthAboutHeadLiceUpdate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ReasonableAccomodationsUpdate.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/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><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\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 17\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 18\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BiteBack_Fall16_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.18</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/2017/02/PestService.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BeeFriendlyGardenUpdated.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/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/TalkingToYourNeighborsAboutPesticidesUpdated.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/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Midwest_Lawncare_Website_updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\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/2017/02/HealthyParksUpdated.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/2017/02/ReducingPesticidesinSchoolsUpdated.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\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PesticideDisposalUpdated-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2017-03-08 21:17:44','2017-03-08 21:17:44','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3688,2,'2017-04-03 19:18:51','2017-04-03 19:18:51','<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3727\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Retailer_kane_web-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Retailer_kane_web\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\nThe blooming of forsythia shrubs and the sprouting of tree leafs signals the beginning of the lawn care season and the many critical decisions to grow strong, resilient grass this spring. This year, seven retailers in Kane County alleviate the anxiety lawn care may bring by eco-labeling effective organic and natural lawn care products and tools.\r\n\r\n“For many, management of lawns starts at the point-of-purchase,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC). “Natural lawn care products not only benefit the environment, but may provide essential nutrients and organic matter for healthy soil and turf growth that synthetic chemicals do not.”\r\n\r\nThe seven eco-labeling retail participants that span from Aurora to C\r\narpentersville (see <a href=\"http://bit.ly/MGGpopmap\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGpopmap</a>) use <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/midwest-grows-green/point-of-purchase/\">distinguishable green shelf tags</a> to identify natural lawn care products (see image to the right). The labels arrived just in time for National Lawn Care month and the <a href=\"http://kanehealth.com/healthy_places.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Kane County Healthy Places Coalition</a>’s (KCHPC) focus on limiting toxic exposure of lawn pesticides to children, pets, and wildlife.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-2365\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG-Tag-V5-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"MWGG Tag V5\" width=\"265\" height=\"165\" />\r\n\r\n“The KCHPC promotes environmental health through collaborations like this eco-friendly lawn care labeling program that assists community members in avoiding exposures to potential hazards such as lawn pesticides,” said Theresa Heaton, Director of Health Promotion for Kane County.\r\n\r\nOf the 30 most used lawn pesticides, studies have linked 13 to probable or possible carcinogens, 13 to birth defects, 21 to reproductive effects, 15 to neurotoxins, and 26 to liver and kidney damage.\r\n\r\n“These pesticide risks are of high concern for our communities in Kane County, particularly for our children who are still developing and exhibiting different behaviors to adults such as rolling around in the grass and putting grass in their <img class=\"wp-image-3701 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/HPC_logo_blktxt-300x298.jpg\" alt=\"HPC_logo_blktxt\" width=\"246\" height=\"244\" />mouths,” Heaton said.\r\n\r\nManaging weeds and ensuring a green, healthy lawn does not require synthetic pesticides and the associated health and environmental risks if lawn managers pay attention to grass health and needs.\r\n\r\n“MPAC advocates for a natural lawn care approach that stresses and addresses the root causes of weed and pest problems such as poor soil drainage, nutrient deficiency, or soil compaction, as opposed to the symptoms of just applying a weed or pest killing product,” Kerzee said.\r\n\r\nAll seven Kane County retailers from hardware to home improvement stores feature brochures from MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green education initiative that cover the basics of natural and proper lawn care. The labels displayed on shelves point out natural pesticides and organic fertilizers, but, also, tools essential to the natural lawn care approach such as soil tests, electric mowers, manual weeders, and rain barrels.\r\n\r\n“Your grass requires more than just nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. It wants space to grow strong roots and proper time to develop fully. Steps such as adding organic matter from compost, aerating twice per year, and mowing no lower than three inches will nurture your grass,”Kerzee said.\r\n\r\nMPAC’s <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/midwest-grows-green/\">Midwest Grows Green website</a> includes more information about natural lawn steps and practices (see <a href=\"http://bit.ly/MGGweb\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGweb</a>). For updates on retailers involved in the lawn care eco-labeling program and other natural lawn care work in Kane County visit the <a href=\"http://kanehealth.com/healthy_places.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Kane County Healthy Places Coalition’s website</a>.\r\n\r\nA couple of easy steps to manage your lawn naturally, effectively, and safely include:\r\n\r\n• <strong>Water Deeply and Infrequently:</strong> This encourages deep root growth. Aim for <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/satisfying-demand-reducing-supply-caring-for-grass-in-a-water-stressed-world/\">one inch per week</a>. You can easily measure that amount by placing a cup in your yard while watering. You’re done watering for the week when the cup fills one inch deep. Water early in the morning to minimize disease problems.\r\n\r\n• <strong>Mow High:</strong> Keep your lawn mowed at three inches or higher. This increases root strength and naturally shades out weeds, so your grass withstands drought and stays green longer. Don’t mow unless needed.\r\n\r\n• <strong>Use Organic Fertilizer:</strong> 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 <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/prepare-your-roots-for-a-healthy-new-year/\">throughout the growing season</a>. Keep grass clippings on the lawn as they provide an excellent natural fertilizer.\r\n\r\n• <strong>Weed Naturally:</strong> 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 grass will grow strong and healthy as a result.\r\n\r\nInterested in more ways to keep you lawn and home landscape healthy and safe for children, pets, and wildlife? Take MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green pledge and receive up-to-date natural lawn care tips, resources, and updates. For more information, go to <a href=\"http://bit.ly/MGGpledge\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGpledge</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Midwest Pesticide Action Center</strong>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is the only Midwest organization dedicated to protecting people and the environment from the serious impacts of pesticides. Based in Chicago, Midwest Pesticide Action Center works to implement long-term policy changes and to develop innovative, model programs for indoor and outdoor pesticide use reduction.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Midwest Pesticide Action Center and Midwest Grows Green please visit <a href=\"http://www.midwestpesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.midwestpesticideaction.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>About Kane County Healthy Places Coalition</strong>\r\nThe mission of the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition is to engage all interested community members in assessing interest and issues for improving overall community health. It is an essential health partnership to reach the 2030 Kane County vision: “To have the healthiest residents in Illinois!” The health of our indoor and outdoor environments is integral to the health of everyone, particularly our children. The Coalition is formed by participants from diverse community sectors: municipal governments, hospitals and health providers, fire departments, child care providers, community groups, non-profits, private corporations, the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Kane County Health Department and many others.','I Spy Green! 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This year, seven retailers in Kane County alleviate the anxiety lawn care may bring by eco-labeling effective organic and natural lawn care products and tools.  \r\n“For many, management of lawns starts at the point-of-purchase,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC). “Natural lawn care products not only benefit the environment, but may provide essential nutrients and organic matter for healthy soil and turf growth that synthetic chemicals do not.”\r\nThe seven eco-labeling retail participants that span from Aurora to Carpentersville (see bit.ly/MGGpopmap) use distinguishable green shelf tags to identify natural lawn care products (See image below).  The labels arrived just in time for National Lawn Care month and the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition’s (KCHPC) focus on limiting toxic exposure of lawn pesticides to children, pets, and wildlife.\r\n“The KCHPC promotes environmental health through collaborations like this eco-friendly lawn care labeling program that assists community members in avoiding exposures to potential hazards such as lawn pesticides,” said Theresa Heaton, Director of Health Promotion for Kane County. \r\nOf the 30 most used lawn pesticides, studies have linked 13 to probable or possible carcinogens, 13 to birth defects, 21 to reproductive effects, 15 to neurotoxins, and 26 to liver and kidney damage. \r\n“These pesticide risks are of high concern for our communities in Kane County, particularly for our children who are still developing and exhibiting different behaviors to adults such as rolling around in the grass and putting grass in their mouths,” Heaton said.\r\n Managing weeds and ensuring a green, healthy lawn does not require synthetic pesticides and the associated health and environmental risks if lawn managers pay attention to grass health and needs.\r\n“MPAC advocates for a natural lawn care approach that stresses and addresses the root causes of weed and pest problems such as poor soil drainage, nutrient deficiency, or soil compaction, as opposed to the symptoms of just applying a weed or pest killing product,” Kerzee said.\r\nAll seven Kane County retailers from hardware to home improvement stores feature brochures from MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green education initiative that cover the basics of natural and proper lawn care. The labels displayed on shelves point out natural pesticides and organic fertilizers, but, also, tools essential to the natural lawn care approach such as soil tests, electric mowers, manual weeders, and rain barrels.  \r\n“Your grass requires more than just nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. It wants space to grow strong roots and proper time to develop fully.  Steps such as adding organic matter from compost, aerating twice per year, and mowing no lower than three inches will nurture your grass,”Kerzee said.\r\nMPAC’s Midwest Grows Green website includes more information about natural lawn steps and practices (see bit.ly/MGGweb). For updates on retailers involved in the lawn care eco-labeling program and other natural lawn care work in Kane County visit the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition’s website at http://kanehealth.com/healthy_places.htm.\r\nA couple of easy steps to manage your lawn naturally, effectively, and safely include:\r\n•	Water Deeply and Infrequently: This encourages deep root growth. Aim for one inch per week. You can easily measure that amount by placing a cup in your yard while watering. You’re done watering for the week when the cup fills one inch deep. Water early in the morning to minimize disease problems.\r\n•	Mow High: Keep your lawn mowed at three inches or higher. This increases root strength and naturally shades out weeds, so your grass withstands drought and stays green longer. Don’t mow unless needed. \r\n•	Use Organic Fertilizer: 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 provide an excellent natural fertilizer.  \r\n•	Weed Naturally: 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 grass will grow strong and healthy as a result.\r\nInterested in more ways to keep you lawn and home landscape healthy and safe for children, pets, and wildlife? Take MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green pledge and receive up-to-date natural lawn care tips, resources, and updates. For more information, go to bit.ly/MGGpledge\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is the only Midwest organization dedicated to protecting people and the environment from the serious impacts of pesticides. Based in Chicago, Midwest Pesticide Action Center works to implement long-term policy changes and to develop innovative, model programs for indoor and outdoor pesticide use reduction.\r\nFor more information about Midwest Pesticide Action Center and Midwest Grows Green please visit www.midwestpesticideaction.org\r\nAbout Kane County Healthy Places Coalition\r\nThe mission of the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition is to engage all interested community members in assessing interest and issues for improving overall community health. It is an essential health partnership to reach the 2030 Kane County vision: “To have the healthiest residents in Illinois!” The health of our indoor and outdoor environments is integral to the health of everyone, particularly our children. The Coalition is formed by participants from diverse community sectors: municipal governments, hospitals and health providers, fire departments, child care providers, community groups, non-profits, private corporations, the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Kane County Health Department and many others.\r\n\r\n','I Spy Green! 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This year, seven retailers in Kane County alleviate the anxiety lawn care may bring by eco-labeling effective organic and natural lawn care products and tools.  \r\n\r\n“For many, management of lawns starts at the point-of-purchase,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC). “Natural lawn care products not only benefit the environment, but may provide essential nutrients and organic matter for healthy soil and turf growth that synthetic chemicals do not.”\r\n\r\nThe seven eco-labeling retail participants that span from Aurora to Carpentersville (see bit.ly/MGGpopmap) use distinguishable green shelf tags to identify natural lawn care products (See image below).  The labels arrived just in time for National Lawn Care month and the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition’s (KCHPC) focus on limiting toxic exposure of lawn pesticides to children, pets, and wildlife.\r\n\r\n“The KCHPC promotes environmental health through collaborations like this eco-friendly lawn care labeling program that assists community members in avoiding exposures to potential hazards such as lawn pesticides,” said Theresa Heaton, Director of Health Promotion for Kane County. \r\n\r\nOf the 30 most used lawn pesticides, studies have linked 13 to probable or possible carcinogens, 13 to birth defects, 21 to reproductive effects, 15 to neurotoxins, and 26 to liver and kidney damage. \r\n\r\n“These pesticide risks are of high concern for our communities in Kane County, particularly for our children who are still developing and exhibiting different behaviors to adults such as rolling around in the grass and putting grass in their mouths,” Heaton said.\r\n\r\nManaging weeds and ensuring a green, healthy lawn does not require synthetic pesticides and the associated health and environmental risks if lawn managers pay attention to grass health and needs.\r\n\r\n“MPAC advocates for a natural lawn care approach that stresses and addresses the root causes of weed and pest problems such as poor soil drainage, nutrient deficiency, or soil compaction, as opposed to the symptoms of just applying a weed or pest killing product,” Kerzee said.\r\nAll seven Kane County retailers from hardware to home improvement stores feature brochures from MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green education initiative that cover the basics of natural and proper lawn care. The labels displayed on shelves point out natural pesticides and organic fertilizers, but, also, tools essential to the natural lawn care approach such as soil tests, electric mowers, manual weeders, and rain barrels.  \r\n\r\n“Your grass requires more than just nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. It wants space to grow strong roots and proper time to develop fully.  Steps such as adding organic matter from compost, aerating twice per year, and mowing no lower than three inches will nurture your grass,”Kerzee said.\r\n\r\nMPAC’s Midwest Grows Green website includes more information about natural lawn steps and practices (see bit.ly/MGGweb). For updates on retailers involved in the lawn care eco-labeling program and other natural lawn care work in Kane County visit the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition’s website at http://kanehealth.com/healthy_places.htm.\r\n\r\nA couple of easy steps to manage your lawn naturally, effectively, and safely include:\r\n\r\n•	<strong>Water Deeply and Infrequently:</strong> This encourages deep root growth. Aim for one inch per week. You can easily measure that amount by placing a cup in your yard while watering. You’re done watering for the week when the cup fills one inch deep. Water early in the morning to minimize disease problems.\r\n•	<strong>Mow High:</strong> Keep your lawn mowed at three inches or higher. This increases root strength and naturally shades out weeds, so your grass withstands drought and stays green longer. Don’t mow unless needed. \r\n•	<strong>Use Organic Fertilizer:</strong> 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 provide an excellent natural fertilizer.  \r\n•	<strong>Weed Naturally:</strong> 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 grass will grow strong and healthy as a result.\r\n\r\nInterested in more ways to keep you lawn and home landscape healthy and safe for children, pets, and wildlife? Take MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green pledge and receive up-to-date natural lawn care tips, resources, and updates. For more information, go to bit.ly/MGGpledge\r\n\r\n<strong>Midwest Pesticide Action Center</strong>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is the only Midwest organization dedicated to protecting people and the environment from the serious impacts of pesticides. Based in Chicago, Midwest Pesticide Action Center works to implement long-term policy changes and to develop innovative, model programs for indoor and outdoor pesticide use reduction.\r\nFor more information about Midwest Pesticide Action Center and Midwest Grows Green please visit www.midwestpesticideaction.org\r\n\r\n<strong>About Kane County Healthy Places Coalition</strong>\r\nThe mission of the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition is to engage all interested community members in assessing interest and issues for improving overall community health. It is an essential health partnership to reach the 2030 Kane County vision: “To have the healthiest residents in Illinois!” The health of our indoor and outdoor environments is integral to the health of everyone, particularly our children. The Coalition is formed by participants from diverse community sectors: municipal governments, hospitals and health providers, fire departments, child care providers, community groups, non-profits, private corporations, the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Kane County Health Department and many others.\r\n\r\n','I Spy Green! Seven Kane County retailers eco-label lawn care products this growing season.','','inherit','closed','closed','','3688-revision-v1','','','2017-03-29 14:24:12','2017-03-29 14:24:12','',3688,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3688-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3691,2,'2017-03-29 14:31:35','2017-03-29 14:31:35','<img src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG-Tag-V5-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"MWGG Tag V5\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2365\" />The blooming of forsythia shrubs and the sprouting of tree leafs signals the beginning of the lawn care season and the many critical decisions to grow strong, resilient grass this spring. This year, seven retailers in Kane County alleviate the anxiety lawn care may bring by eco-labeling effective organic and natural lawn care products and tools.  \r\n\r\n“For many, management of lawns starts at the point-of-purchase,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC). “Natural lawn care products not only benefit the environment, but may provide essential nutrients and organic matter for healthy soil and turf growth that synthetic chemicals do not.”\r\n\r\nThe seven eco-labeling retail participants that span from Aurora to Carpentersville (see bit.ly/MGGpopmap) use distinguishable green shelf tags to identify natural lawn care products (See image below).  The labels arrived just in time for National Lawn Care month and the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition’s (KCHPC) focus on limiting toxic exposure of lawn pesticides to children, pets, and wildlife.\r\n\r\n“The KCHPC promotes environmental health through collaborations like this eco-friendly lawn care labeling program that assists community members in avoiding exposures to potential hazards such as lawn pesticides,” said Theresa Heaton, Director of Health Promotion for Kane County. \r\n\r\nOf the 30 most used lawn pesticides, studies have linked 13 to probable or possible carcinogens, 13 to birth defects, 21 to reproductive effects, 15 to neurotoxins, and 26 to liver and kidney damage. \r\n\r\n“These pesticide risks are of high concern for our communities in Kane County, particularly for our children who are still developing and exhibiting different behaviors to adults such as rolling around in the grass and putting grass in their mouths,” Heaton said.\r\n\r\nManaging weeds and ensuring a green, healthy lawn does not require synthetic pesticides and the associated health and environmental risks if lawn managers pay attention to grass health and needs.\r\n\r\n“MPAC advocates for a natural lawn care approach that stresses and addresses the root causes of weed and pest problems such as poor soil drainage, nutrient deficiency, or soil compaction, as opposed to the symptoms of just applying a weed or pest killing product,” Kerzee said.\r\nAll seven Kane County retailers from hardware to home improvement stores feature brochures from MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green education initiative that cover the basics of natural and proper lawn care. The labels displayed on shelves point out natural pesticides and organic fertilizers, but, also, tools essential to the natural lawn care approach such as soil tests, electric mowers, manual weeders, and rain barrels.  \r\n\r\n“Your grass requires more than just nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. It wants space to grow strong roots and proper time to develop fully.  Steps such as adding organic matter from compost, aerating twice per year, and mowing no lower than three inches will nurture your grass,”Kerzee said.\r\n\r\nMPAC’s Midwest Grows Green website includes more information about natural lawn steps and practices (see bit.ly/MGGweb). For updates on retailers involved in the lawn care eco-labeling program and other natural lawn care work in Kane County visit the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition’s website at http://kanehealth.com/healthy_places.htm.\r\n\r\nA couple of easy steps to manage your lawn naturally, effectively, and safely include:\r\n\r\n•	<strong>Water Deeply and Infrequently:</strong> This encourages deep root growth. Aim for one inch per week. You can easily measure that amount by placing a cup in your yard while watering. You’re done watering for the week when the cup fills one inch deep. Water early in the morning to minimize disease problems.\r\n•	<strong>Mow High:</strong> Keep your lawn mowed at three inches or higher. This increases root strength and naturally shades out weeds, so your grass withstands drought and stays green longer. Don’t mow unless needed. \r\n•	<strong>Use Organic Fertilizer:</strong> 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 provide an excellent natural fertilizer.  \r\n•	<strong>Weed Naturally:</strong> 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 grass will grow strong and healthy as a result.\r\n\r\nInterested in more ways to keep you lawn and home landscape healthy and safe for children, pets, and wildlife? Take MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green pledge and receive up-to-date natural lawn care tips, resources, and updates. For more information, go to bit.ly/MGGpledge\r\n\r\n<strong>Midwest Pesticide Action Center</strong>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is the only Midwest organization dedicated to protecting people and the environment from the serious impacts of pesticides. Based in Chicago, Midwest Pesticide Action Center works to implement long-term policy changes and to develop innovative, model programs for indoor and outdoor pesticide use reduction.\r\nFor more information about Midwest Pesticide Action Center and Midwest Grows Green please visit www.midwestpesticideaction.org\r\n\r\n<strong>About Kane County Healthy Places Coalition</strong>\r\nThe mission of the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition is to engage all interested community members in assessing interest and issues for improving overall community health. It is an essential health partnership to reach the 2030 Kane County vision: “To have the healthiest residents in Illinois!” The health of our indoor and outdoor environments is integral to the health of everyone, particularly our children. The Coalition is formed by participants from diverse community sectors: municipal governments, hospitals and health providers, fire departments, child care providers, community groups, non-profits, private corporations, the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Kane County Health Department and many others.\r\n\r\n','I Spy Green! Seven Kane County retailers eco-label lawn care products this growing season.','','inherit','closed','closed','','3688-revision-v1','','','2017-03-29 14:31:35','2017-03-29 14:31:35','',3688,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3688-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3692,2,'2017-03-29 14:43:45','2017-03-29 14:43:45','<img src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG-Tag-V5-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"MWGG Tag V5\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2365\" />The blooming of forsythia shrubs and the sprouting of tree leafs signals the beginning of the lawn care season and the many critical decisions to grow strong, resilient grass this spring. This year, seven retailers in Kane County alleviate the anxiety lawn care may bring by eco-labeling effective organic and natural lawn care products and tools.  \r\n\r\n“For many, management of lawns starts at the point-of-purchase,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC). “Natural lawn care products not only benefit the environment, but may provide essential nutrients and organic matter for healthy soil and turf growth that synthetic chemicals do not.”\r\n\r\nThe seven eco-labeling retail participants that span from Aurora to Carpentersville (see bit.ly/MGGpopmap) use distinguishable green shelf tags to identify natural lawn care products (See image below).  The labels arrived just in time for National Lawn Care month and the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition’s (KCHPC) focus on limiting toxic exposure of lawn pesticides to children, pets, and wildlife.\r\n\r\n“The KCHPC promotes environmental health through collaborations like this eco-friendly lawn care labeling program that assists community members in avoiding exposures to potential hazards such as lawn pesticides,” said Theresa Heaton, Director of Health Promotion for Kane County. \r\n\r\nOf the 30 most used lawn pesticides, studies have linked 13 to probable or possible carcinogens, 13 to birth defects, 21 to reproductive effects, 15 to neurotoxins, and 26 to liver and kidney damage. \r\n\r\n“These pesticide risks are of high concern for our communities in Kane County, particularly for our children who are still developing and exhibiting different behaviors to adults such as rolling around in the grass and putting grass in their mouths,” Heaton said.\r\n\r\nManaging weeds and ensuring a green, healthy lawn does not require synthetic pesticides and the associated health and environmental risks if lawn managers pay attention to grass health and needs.\r\n\r\n“MPAC advocates for a natural lawn care approach that stresses and addresses the root causes of weed and pest problems such as poor soil drainage, nutrient deficiency, or soil compaction, as opposed to the symptoms of just applying a weed or pest killing product,” Kerzee said.\r\nAll seven Kane County retailers from hardware to home improvement stores feature brochures from MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green education initiative that cover the basics of natural and proper lawn care. The labels displayed on shelves point out natural pesticides and organic fertilizers, but, also, tools essential to the natural lawn care approach such as soil tests, electric mowers, manual weeders, and rain barrels.  \r\n\r\n“Your grass requires more than just nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. It wants space to grow strong roots and proper time to develop fully.  Steps such as adding organic matter from compost, aerating twice per year, and mowing no lower than three inches will nurture your grass,”Kerzee said.\r\n\r\nMPAC’s Midwest Grows Green website includes more information about natural lawn steps and practices (see <a href=\"http://bit.ly/MGGweb\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGweb</a>). For updates on retailers involved in the lawn care eco-labeling program and other natural lawn care work in Kane County visit the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition’s website at <a href=\"http://kanehealth.com/healthy_places.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http://kanehealth.com/healthy_places.htm</a>.\r\n\r\nA couple of easy steps to manage your lawn naturally, effectively, and safely include:\r\n\r\n•	<strong>Water Deeply and Infrequently:</strong> This encourages deep root growth. Aim for one inch per week. You can easily measure that amount by placing a cup in your yard while watering. You’re done watering for the week when the cup fills one inch deep. Water early in the morning to minimize disease problems.\r\n•	<strong>Mow High:</strong> Keep your lawn mowed at three inches or higher. This increases root strength and naturally shades out weeds, so your grass withstands drought and stays green longer. Don’t mow unless needed. \r\n•	<strong>Use Organic Fertilizer:</strong> 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 provide an excellent natural fertilizer.  \r\n•	<strong>Weed Naturally:</strong> 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 grass will grow strong and healthy as a result.\r\n\r\nInterested in more ways to keep you lawn and home landscape healthy and safe for children, pets, and wildlife? Take MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green pledge and receive up-to-date natural lawn care tips, resources, and updates. For more information, go to <a href=\"http://bit.ly/MGGpledge\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGpledge</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Midwest Pesticide Action Center</strong>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is the only Midwest organization dedicated to protecting people and the environment from the serious impacts of pesticides. Based in Chicago, Midwest Pesticide Action Center works to implement long-term policy changes and to develop innovative, model programs for indoor and outdoor pesticide use reduction.\r\nFor more information about Midwest Pesticide Action Center and Midwest Grows Green please visit <a href=\"http://www.midwestpesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.midwestpesticideaction.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>About Kane County Healthy Places Coalition</strong>\r\nThe mission of the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition is to engage all interested community members in assessing interest and issues for improving overall community health. It is an essential health partnership to reach the 2030 Kane County vision: “To have the healthiest residents in Illinois!” The health of our indoor and outdoor environments is integral to the health of everyone, particularly our children. The Coalition is formed by participants from diverse community sectors: municipal governments, hospitals and health providers, fire departments, child care providers, community groups, non-profits, private corporations, the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Kane County Health Department and many others.\r\n\r\n','I Spy Green! Seven Kane County retailers eco-label lawn care products this growing season.','','inherit','closed','closed','','3688-revision-v1','','','2017-03-29 14:43:45','2017-03-29 14:43:45','',3688,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3688-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3693,2,'2017-03-29 14:46:14','2017-03-29 14:46:14','<img src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG-Tag-V5-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"MWGG Tag V5\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2365\" />The blooming of forsythia shrubs and the sprouting of tree leafs signals the beginning of the lawn care season and the many critical decisions to grow strong, resilient grass this spring. This year, seven retailers in Kane County alleviate the anxiety lawn care may bring by eco-labeling effective organic and natural lawn care products and tools.  \r\n\r\n“For many, management of lawns starts at the point-of-purchase,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC). “Natural lawn care products not only benefit the environment, but may provide essential nutrients and organic matter for healthy soil and turf growth that synthetic chemicals do not.”\r\n\r\nThe seven eco-labeling retail participants that span from Aurora to Carpentersville (see <a href=\"http://bit.ly/MGGpopmap\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGpopmap</a>) use distinguishable green shelf tags to identify natural lawn care products (see image above).  The labels arrived just in time for National Lawn Care month and the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition’s (KCHPC) focus on limiting toxic exposure of lawn pesticides to children, pets, and wildlife.\r\n\r\n“The KCHPC promotes environmental health through collaborations like this eco-friendly lawn care labeling program that assists community members in avoiding exposures to potential hazards such as lawn pesticides,” said Theresa Heaton, Director of Health Promotion for Kane County. \r\n\r\nOf the 30 most used lawn pesticides, studies have linked 13 to probable or possible carcinogens, 13 to birth defects, 21 to reproductive effects, 15 to neurotoxins, and 26 to liver and kidney damage. \r\n\r\n“These pesticide risks are of high concern for our communities in Kane County, particularly for our children who are still developing and exhibiting different behaviors to adults such as rolling around in the grass and putting grass in their mouths,” Heaton said.\r\n\r\nManaging weeds and ensuring a green, healthy lawn does not require synthetic pesticides and the associated health and environmental risks if lawn managers pay attention to grass health and needs.\r\n\r\n“MPAC advocates for a natural lawn care approach that stresses and addresses the root causes of weed and pest problems such as poor soil drainage, nutrient deficiency, or soil compaction, as opposed to the symptoms of just applying a weed or pest killing product,” Kerzee said.\r\nAll seven Kane County retailers from hardware to home improvement stores feature brochures from MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green education initiative that cover the basics of natural and proper lawn care. The labels displayed on shelves point out natural pesticides and organic fertilizers, but, also, tools essential to the natural lawn care approach such as soil tests, electric mowers, manual weeders, and rain barrels.  \r\n\r\n“Your grass requires more than just nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. It wants space to grow strong roots and proper time to develop fully.  Steps such as adding organic matter from compost, aerating twice per year, and mowing no lower than three inches will nurture your grass,”Kerzee said.\r\n\r\nMPAC’s Midwest Grows Green website includes more information about natural lawn steps and practices (see <a href=\"http://bit.ly/MGGweb\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGweb</a>). For updates on retailers involved in the lawn care eco-labeling program and other natural lawn care work in Kane County visit the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition’s website at <a href=\"http://kanehealth.com/healthy_places.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http://kanehealth.com/healthy_places.htm</a>.\r\n\r\nA couple of easy steps to manage your lawn naturally, effectively, and safely include:\r\n\r\n•	<strong>Water Deeply and Infrequently:</strong> This encourages deep root growth. Aim for one inch per week. You can easily measure that amount by placing a cup in your yard while watering. You’re done watering for the week when the cup fills one inch deep. Water early in the morning to minimize disease problems.\r\n•	<strong>Mow High:</strong> Keep your lawn mowed at three inches or higher. This increases root strength and naturally shades out weeds, so your grass withstands drought and stays green longer. Don’t mow unless needed. \r\n•	<strong>Use Organic Fertilizer:</strong> 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 provide an excellent natural fertilizer.  \r\n•	<strong>Weed Naturally:</strong> 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 grass will grow strong and healthy as a result.\r\n\r\nInterested in more ways to keep you lawn and home landscape healthy and safe for children, pets, and wildlife? Take MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green pledge and receive up-to-date natural lawn care tips, resources, and updates. For more information, go to <a href=\"http://bit.ly/MGGpledge\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGpledge</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Midwest Pesticide Action Center</strong>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is the only Midwest organization dedicated to protecting people and the environment from the serious impacts of pesticides. Based in Chicago, Midwest Pesticide Action Center works to implement long-term policy changes and to develop innovative, model programs for indoor and outdoor pesticide use reduction.\r\nFor more information about Midwest Pesticide Action Center and Midwest Grows Green please visit <a href=\"http://www.midwestpesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.midwestpesticideaction.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>About Kane County Healthy Places Coalition</strong>\r\nThe mission of the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition is to engage all interested community members in assessing interest and issues for improving overall community health. It is an essential health partnership to reach the 2030 Kane County vision: “To have the healthiest residents in Illinois!” The health of our indoor and outdoor environments is integral to the health of everyone, particularly our children. The Coalition is formed by participants from diverse community sectors: municipal governments, hospitals and health providers, fire departments, child care providers, community groups, non-profits, private corporations, the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Kane County Health Department and many others.\r\n\r\n','I Spy Green! Seven Kane County retailers eco-label lawn care products this growing season.','','inherit','closed','closed','','3688-revision-v1','','','2017-03-29 14:46:14','2017-03-29 14:46:14','',3688,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3688-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3694,2,'2017-03-31 21:17:58','2017-03-31 21:17:58','<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2365\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG-Tag-V5-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"MWGG Tag V5\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" />The blooming of forsythia shrubs and the sprouting of tree leafs signals the beginning of the lawn care season and the many critical decisions to grow strong, resilient grass this spring. This year, seven retailers in Kane County alleviate the anxiety lawn care may bring by eco-labeling effective organic and natural lawn care products and tools.\r\n\r\n“For many, management of lawns starts at the point-of-purchase,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC). “Natural lawn care products not only benefit the environment, but may provide essential nutrients and organic matter for healthy soil and turf growth that synthetic chemicals do not.”\r\n\r\nThe seven eco-labeling retail participants that span from Aurora to Carpentersville (see <a href=\"http://bit.ly/MGGpopmap\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGpopmap</a>) use distinguishable green shelf tags to identify natural lawn care products (see image above). The labels arrived just in time for National Lawn Care month and the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition’s (KCHPC) focus on limiting toxic exposure of lawn pesticides to children, pets, and wildlife.\r\n\r\n“The KCHPC promotes environmental health through collaborations like this eco-friendly lawn care labeling program that assists community members in avoiding exposures to potential hazards such as lawn pesticides,” said Theresa Heaton, Director of Health Promotion for Kane County.\r\n\r\nOf the 30 most used lawn pesticides, studies have linked 13 to probable or possible carcinogens, 13 to birth defects, 21 to reproductive effects, 15 to neurotoxins, and 26 to liver and kidney damage.\r\n\r\n“These pesticide risks are of high concern for our communities in Kane County, particularly for our children who are still developing and exhibiting different behaviors to adults such as rolling around in the grass and putting grass in their mouths,” Heaton said.\r\n\r\nManaging weeds and ensuring a green, healthy lawn does not require synthetic pesticides and the associated health and environmental risks if lawn managers pay attention to grass health and needs.\r\n\r\n“MPAC advocates for a natural lawn care approach that stresses and addresses the root causes of weed and pest problems such as poor soil drainage, nutrient deficiency, or soil compaction, as opposed to the symptoms of just applying a weed or pest killing product,” Kerzee said.\r\nAll seven Kane County retailers from hardware to home improvement stores feature brochures from MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green education initiative that cover the basics of natural and proper lawn care. The labels displayed on shelves point out natural pesticides and organic fertilizers, but, also, tools essential to the natural lawn care approach such as soil tests, electric mowers, manual weeders, and rain barrels.\r\n\r\n“Your grass requires more than just nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. It wants space to grow strong roots and proper time to develop fully. Steps such as adding organic matter from compost, aerating twice per year, and mowing no lower than three inches will nurture your grass,”Kerzee said.\r\n\r\nMPAC’s Midwest Grows Green website includes more information about natural lawn steps and practices (see <a href=\"http://bit.ly/MGGweb\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGweb</a>). For updates on retailers involved in the lawn care eco-labeling program and other natural lawn care work in Kane County visit the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition’s website at <a href=\"http://kanehealth.com/healthy_places.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http://kanehealth.com/healthy_places.htm</a>.\r\n\r\nA couple of easy steps to manage your lawn naturally, effectively, and safely include:\r\n\r\n• <strong>Water Deeply and Infrequently:</strong> This encourages deep root growth. Aim for one inch per week. You can easily measure that amount by placing a cup in your yard while watering. You’re done watering for the week when the cup fills one inch deep. Water early in the morning to minimize disease problems.\r\n• <strong>Mow High:</strong> Keep your lawn mowed at three inches or higher. This increases root strength and naturally shades out weeds, so your grass withstands drought and stays green longer. Don’t mow unless needed.\r\n• <strong>Use Organic Fertilizer:</strong> 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 provide an excellent natural fertilizer.\r\n• <strong>Weed Naturally:</strong> 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 grass will grow strong and healthy as a result.\r\n\r\nInterested in more ways to keep you lawn and home landscape healthy and safe for children, pets, and wildlife? Take MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green pledge and receive up-to-date natural lawn care tips, resources, and updates. For more information, go to <a href=\"http://bit.ly/MGGpledge\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGpledge</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Midwest Pesticide Action Center</strong>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is the only Midwest organization dedicated to protecting people and the environment from the serious impacts of pesticides. Based in Chicago, Midwest Pesticide Action Center works to implement long-term policy changes and to develop innovative, model programs for indoor and outdoor pesticide use reduction.\r\nFor more information about Midwest Pesticide Action Center and Midwest Grows Green please visit <a href=\"http://www.midwestpesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.midwestpesticideaction.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>About Kane County Healthy Places Coalition</strong>\r\nThe mission of the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition is to engage all interested community members in assessing interest and issues for improving overall community health. It is an essential health partnership to reach the 2030 Kane County vision: “To have the healthiest residents in Illinois!” The health of our indoor and outdoor environments is integral to the health of everyone, particularly our children. The Coalition is formed by participants from diverse community sectors: municipal governments, hospitals and health providers, fire departments, child care providers, community groups, non-profits, private corporations, the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Kane County Health Department and many others.','I Spy Green! Seven Kane County retailers eco-label lawn care products this growing season.','','inherit','closed','closed','','3688-revision-v1','','','2017-03-31 21:17:58','2017-03-31 21:17:58','',3688,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3688-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3695,2,'2017-03-31 21:19:12','2017-03-31 21:19:12','<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-2365\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG-Tag-V5-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"MWGG Tag V5\" width=\"265\" height=\"165\" />The blooming of forsythia shrubs and the sprouting of tree leafs signals the beginning of the lawn care season and the many critical decisions to grow strong, resilient grass this spring. This year, seven retailers in Kane County alleviate the anxiety lawn care may bring by eco-labeling effective organic and natural lawn care products and tools.\r\n\r\n“For many, management of lawns starts at the point-of-purchase,” said Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC). “Natural lawn care products not only benefit the environment, but may provide essential nutrients and organic matter for healthy soil and turf growth that synthetic chemicals do not.”\r\n\r\nThe seven eco-labeling retail participants that span from Aurora to Carpentersville (see <a href=\"http://bit.ly/MGGpopmap\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGpopmap</a>) use distinguishable green shelf tags to identify natural lawn care products (see image above). The labels arrived just in time for National Lawn Care month and the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition’s (KCHPC) focus on limiting toxic exposure of lawn pesticides to children, pets, and wildlife.\r\n\r\n“The KCHPC promotes environmental health through collaborations like this eco-friendly lawn care labeling program that assists community members in avoiding exposures to potential hazards such as lawn pesticides,” said Theresa Heaton, Director of Health Promotion for Kane County.\r\n\r\nOf the 30 most used lawn pesticides, studies have linked 13 to probable or possible carcinogens, 13 to birth defects, 21 to reproductive effects, 15 to neurotoxins, and 26 to liver and kidney damage.\r\n\r\n“These pesticide risks are of high concern for our communities in Kane County, particularly for our children who are still developing and exhibiting different behaviors to adults such as rolling around in the grass and putting grass in their mouths,” Heaton said.\r\n\r\nManaging weeds and ensuring a green, healthy lawn does not require synthetic pesticides and the associated health and environmental risks if lawn managers pay attention to grass health and needs.\r\n\r\n“MPAC advocates for a natural lawn care approach that stresses and addresses the root causes of weed and pest problems such as poor soil drainage, nutrient deficiency, or soil compaction, as opposed to the symptoms of just applying a weed or pest killing product,” Kerzee said.\r\nAll seven Kane County retailers from hardware to home improvement stores feature brochures from MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green education initiative that cover the basics of natural and proper lawn care. The labels displayed on shelves point out natural pesticides and organic fertilizers, but, also, tools essential to the natural lawn care approach such as soil tests, electric mowers, manual weeders, and rain barrels.\r\n\r\n“Your grass requires more than just nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. It wants space to grow strong roots and proper time to develop fully. Steps such as adding organic matter from compost, aerating twice per year, and mowing no lower than three inches will nurture your grass,”Kerzee said.\r\n\r\nMPAC’s Midwest Grows Green website includes more information about natural lawn steps and practices (see <a href=\"http://bit.ly/MGGweb\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGweb</a>). For updates on retailers involved in the lawn care eco-labeling program and other natural lawn care work in Kane County visit the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition’s website at <a href=\"http://kanehealth.com/healthy_places.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http://kanehealth.com/healthy_places.htm</a>.\r\n\r\nA couple of easy steps to manage your lawn naturally, effectively, and safely include:\r\n\r\n• <strong>Water Deeply and Infrequently:</strong> This encourages deep root growth. Aim for one inch per week. You can easily measure that amount by placing a cup in your yard while watering. You’re done watering for the week when the cup fills one inch deep. Water early in the morning to minimize disease problems.\r\n• <strong>Mow High:</strong> Keep your lawn mowed at three inches or higher. This increases root strength and naturally shades out weeds, so your grass withstands drought and stays green longer. Don’t mow unless needed.\r\n• <strong>Use Organic Fertilizer:</strong> 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 provide an excellent natural fertilizer.\r\n• <strong>Weed Naturally:</strong> 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 grass will grow strong and healthy as a result.\r\n\r\nInterested in more ways to keep you lawn and home landscape healthy and safe for children, pets, and wildlife? Take MPAC’s Midwest Grows Green pledge and receive up-to-date natural lawn care tips, resources, and updates. For more information, go to <a href=\"http://bit.ly/MGGpledge\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGpledge</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Midwest Pesticide Action Center</strong>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is the only Midwest organization dedicated to protecting people and the environment from the serious impacts of pesticides. Based in Chicago, Midwest Pesticide Action Center works to implement long-term policy changes and to develop innovative, model programs for indoor and outdoor pesticide use reduction.\r\nFor more information about Midwest Pesticide Action Center and Midwest Grows Green please visit <a href=\"http://www.midwestpesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.midwestpesticideaction.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>About Kane County Healthy Places Coalition</strong>\r\nThe mission of the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition is to engage all interested community members in assessing interest and issues for improving overall community health. It is an essential health partnership to reach the 2030 Kane County vision: “To have the healthiest residents in Illinois!” The health of our indoor and outdoor environments is integral to the health of everyone, particularly our children. The Coalition is formed by participants from diverse community sectors: municipal governments, hospitals and health providers, fire departments, child care providers, community groups, non-profits, private corporations, the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Kane County Health Department and many others.','I Spy Green! Seven Kane County retailers eco-label lawn care products this growing season.','','inherit','closed','closed','','3688-revision-v1','','','2017-03-31 21:19:12','2017-03-31 21:19:12','',3688,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3688-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3696,2,'2017-04-04 20:43:15','2017-04-04 20:43:15','<h3><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3724 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/a0cc66a0-01cc-44e8-aa45-cf00c15c8ca6-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />MPAC\'s Executive Director Ruth Kerzee discusses how to build a strong and healthy lawn from start to finish.</h3>\r\n<em><strong>A beautiful lawn is like cultivating a new idea.</strong></em>  It takes the right ingredients, maintenance, and time.  To start, you need a solid foundation of facts and information before elevating the glimmer of an idea into action.  I’m talking the hard facts that take time to understand and absorb, not the junk of reality TV, infomercials or entertainment magazines.  Junk information makes for entertaining water cooler conversations, but no one cures cancer by reading the daily rags. Likewise, your lawn needs “real” food that <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/understanding-organic-fertilizers/\" target=\"_blank\">nourishes slowly</a> and provides the proper balance of life-sustaining nutrients like <a href=\"https://web.extension.illinois.edu/homecompost/intro.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">compost</a>, not the junk food of synthetic products like “weed &amp; feed” or other pesticides and fertilizers that provide quick results at the expense of soil and overall plant health.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/prepare-your-roots-for-a-healthy-new-year/\" target=\"_blank\">Organic fertilizers</a>, compost, leaf clippings, and other organic matter will start your lawn on a strong enough foundation to make the next critical planning decisions such as planting the right seeds for the right place. Selecting the right seeds can literally make or break the roll out of a good lawn, similar to if you don’t fully understand the target audience for your idea. Areas may be too wet, too shady, or too trampled and need different seed varieties or different strategies all together for success.\r\n\r\nYou’ve now reached the point of putting your idea into action after assessing the lay of the land. You may have some crazy thoughts moving in and you’ll have to weed them out as tangential and harmful or, perhaps, beneficial – adding life and color to the idea.  These “weed” thoughts may help you see the full beauty of the original idea by providing contrast and synergy making things more interesting. Same goes for a lawn.  Maintaining a monoculture of a single species is not natural or easy.  “Weed” plants will want to share in the wealth of resources you established. Respond to these invaders wisely and recognize that not all of them will harm your lawn.  <a href=\"http://cloverlawn.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Clover</a>, for example, adds life to the lawn by attracting pollinators and even feeding your turf with nitrogen.  Target the weed you don’t want by nurturing those you do, and selectively removing the ones you don’t.\r\n\r\nYou’ll find it hard to identify a happier time than rolling out a fresh and fully formed idea. The slog, however, waits for you at the maintenance stage. Suddenly, competing ideas of others and new information comes forward, or the realized idea drifts from its original intent.  Now you need to strategize how to keep it fresh but in shape and true to the original.  Doing too much or too little will result in negative outcomes.  Same for your lawn. Like all of nature, your lawn abides to the forces of entropy – moving toward maximum randomness – or going wild! By <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/satisfying-demand-reducing-supply-caring-for-grass-in-a-water-stressed-world/\" target=\"_blank\">watering</a> and <a href=\"http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/landscaping/maint/mowing-guidelines.htm\" target=\"_blank\">mowing correctly</a>, weeding periodically, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/worryaboutthebottomdwellers/\" target=\"_blank\">feeding naturally</a>, and over-seeding, we give our lawns the support needed to flourish into the future.\r\n\r\nThe short cuts may achieve short-term gain, but if you want sustainable long-term solutions you must build a strong foundation, plant the right seeds, mind the invaders, and manage growth properly and your lawn - or that idea you want to move forward – will flourish.','The Lawn Ideal','','publish','closed','open','','the-lawn-ideal','','http://midwestpesticideaction.org/understanding-organic-fertilizers/\nhttp://midwestpesticideaction.org/prepare-your-roots-for-a-healthy-new-year/\nhttp://midwestpesticideaction.org/satisfying-demand-reducing-supply-caring-for-grass-in-a-water-stressed-world/','2017-04-05 15:01:21','2017-04-05 15:01:21','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=3696',0,'post','',0),(3697,2,'2017-03-31 21:24:18','2017-03-31 21:24:18','A beautiful lawn is like cultivating a new idea.  It takes the right ingredients, maintenance, and time.  To start, you need a solid foundation of facts and information before elevating the glimmer of an idea into action.  I’m talking the hard facts that take time to understand and absorb, not the junk of reality TV, infomercials or entertainment magazines.  Junk information makes for entertaining water cooler conversations, but no one cures cancer by reading the daily rags. Likewise, your lawn doesn’t benefit from junk food and poor diet, it requires the good stuff to keep the biome healthy and happy. It needs “real” food that nourishes slowly and provides the proper balance of life-sustaining nutrients like compost, not the junk food of synthetic products like “weed &amp; feed” or other pesticides and fertilizers that provide quick results at the expense of soil and overall plant health.\r\n\r\nOrganic fertilizers, compost, leaf clippings, and other organic matter will start your lawn on a strong enough foundation to make the next critical planning decisions such as planting the right seeds for the right place. Selecting the right seeds can literally make or break the roll out of a good lawn, similar to if you don’t fully understand the target audience for your idea. Areas may be too wet, too shady, or too trampled and need different seed varieties or different strategies all together for success.\r\n\r\nYou’ve now reached the point of putting your idea into action after assessing the lay of the land. You may have some crazy thoughts moving in and you’ll have to weed them out as tangential and harmful or, perhaps, beneficial – adding life and color to the idea.  These “weed” thoughts may help you see the full beauty of the original idea by providing contrast and synergy making things more interesting. Same goes for a lawn.  Maintaining a monoculture of a single species is not natural or easy.  “Weed” plants will want to share in the wealth of resources you established. Respond to these invaders wisely and recognize that not all of them will harm your lawn.  Clover, for example, adds life to the lawn by attracting pollinators and even feeding your turf with nitrogen.  Target the weed you don’t want by nurturing those you do, and selectively removing the ones you don’t.\r\n\r\nYou’ll find it hard to identify a happier time than rolling out a fresh and fully formed idea. The slog, however, waits for you at the maintenance stage. Suddenly, competing ideas of others and new information comes forward, or the realized idea drifts from its original intent.  Now you need to strategize how to keep it fresh but in shape and true to the original.  Doing too much or too little will result in negative outcomes.  Same for your lawn. Like all of nature, your lawn abides to the forces of entropy – moving toward maximum randomness – or going wild! By watering and mowing correctly, weeding periodically, feeding naturally, and over-seeding, we give our lawns the support needed to flourish into the future.\r\n\r\nThe short cuts may achieve short-term gain, but if you want sustainable long-term solutions you must build a strong foundation, plant the right seeds, mind the invaders, and manage growth properly and your lawn - or that idea you want to move forward – will flourish.','The Lawn Ideal','','inherit','closed','closed','','3696-revision-v1','','','2017-03-31 21:24:18','2017-03-31 21:24:18','',3696,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3696-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3698,2,'2017-03-31 21:43:41','2017-03-31 21:43:41','A beautiful lawn is like cultivating a new idea.  It takes the right ingredients, maintenance, and time.  To start, you need a solid foundation of facts and information before elevating the glimmer of an idea into action.  I’m talking the hard facts that take time to understand and absorb, not the junk of reality TV, infomercials or entertainment magazines.  Junk information makes for entertaining water cooler conversations, but no one cures cancer by reading the daily rags. Likewise, your lawn needs “real” food that <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/understanding-organic-fertilizers/\" target=\"_blank\">nourishes slowly</a> and provides the proper balance of life-sustaining nutrients like compost, not the junk food of synthetic products like “weed &amp; feed” or other pesticides and fertilizers that provide quick results at the expense of soil and overall plant health.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/prepare-your-roots-for-a-healthy-new-year/\" target=\"_blank\">Organic fertilizers</a>, compost, leaf clippings, and other organic matter will start your lawn on a strong enough foundation to make the next critical planning decisions such as planting the right seeds for the right place. Selecting the right seeds can literally make or break the roll out of a good lawn, similar to if you don’t fully understand the target audience for your idea. Areas may be too wet, too shady, or too trampled and need different seed varieties or different strategies all together for success.\r\n\r\nYou’ve now reached the point of putting your idea into action after assessing the lay of the land. You may have some crazy thoughts moving in and you’ll have to weed them out as tangential and harmful or, perhaps, beneficial – adding life and color to the idea.  These “weed” thoughts may help you see the full beauty of the original idea by providing contrast and synergy making things more interesting. Same goes for a lawn.  Maintaining a monoculture of a single species is not natural or easy.  “Weed” plants will want to share in the wealth of resources you established. Respond to these invaders wisely and recognize that not all of them will harm your lawn.  <a href=\"http://cloverlawn.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Clover</a>, for example, adds life to the lawn by attracting pollinators and even feeding your turf with nitrogen.  Target the weed you don’t want by nurturing those you do, and selectively removing the ones you don’t.\r\n\r\nYou’ll find it hard to identify a happier time than rolling out a fresh and fully formed idea. The slog, however, waits for you at the maintenance stage. Suddenly, competing ideas of others and new information comes forward, or the realized idea drifts from its original intent.  Now you need to strategize how to keep it fresh but in shape and true to the original.  Doing too much or too little will result in negative outcomes.  Same for your lawn. Like all of nature, your lawn abides to the forces of entropy – moving toward maximum randomness – or going wild! By <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/satisfying-demand-reducing-supply-caring-for-grass-in-a-water-stressed-world/\" target=\"_blank\">watering</a> and <a href=\"http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/landscaping/maint/mowing-guidelines.htm\" target=\"_blank\">mowing correctly</a>, weeding periodically, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/worryaboutthebottomdwellers/\" target=\"_blank\">feeding naturally</a>, and over-seeding, we give our lawns the support needed to flourish into the future.\r\n\r\nThe short cuts may achieve short-term gain, but if you want sustainable long-term solutions you must build a strong foundation, plant the right seeds, mind the invaders, and manage growth properly and your lawn - or that idea you want to move forward – will flourish.','The Lawn Ideal','','inherit','closed','closed','','3696-revision-v1','','','2017-03-31 21:43:41','2017-03-31 21:43:41','',3696,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3696-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3699,2,'2017-04-03 14:57:20','2017-04-03 14:57:20','<img class=\"alignright wp-image-3464\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/animal-1239219_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"animal-1239219_1920\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" /><em>The following was a press release for October 28, 2016. The EPA has since contacted the City of Chicago about the unregistered use of dry ice as reported by <a href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/11/23/epa-big-cities-stop-killing-rats-dry-ice/94337366/\" target=\"_blank\">USA Today</a>. To see a translation of this press release in Portuguese, please click <a href=\"https://www.homeyou.com/~edu/uso-de-gelo-seco\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. </em>\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http://www.midwestpesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a> (MPAC), the only organization based in the Midwest focused on reducing the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by advancing safer alternatives, is concerned about some of the practices taken by the City of Chicago to abate rodents outlined by DNAInfo’s “<a href=\"https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161026/beverly/chicago-puts-rats-on-notice-new-push-focus-on-killing-rodents\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Puts Rats on Notice – New Push to Focus On Killing Rodents</a>.” The practices that concern us the most include (1) the City’s use of rodenticides for their potential human health and pet effects and (2) the use of the dry ice treatment “off-label”, raising  questions regarding the practice’s legality. MPAC recommends the City increase its emphasis on prevention, before resorting to these two questionable strategies.\r\n\r\nJust like us, rats and mice are warm-blooded mammals and, therefore, the use of chemicals to kill rodents will impact our biology in similar ways. The City of Chicago uses a <a href=\"https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/streets/provdrs/rodent/svcs/rodent_baiting.html\" target=\"_blank\">rodent baiting system</a>, where rats will eat the rodenticide and die later. When taking the appropriate precautions, baited chemicals are unlikely to come in contact with humans and the doses used will likely have minimal effects on the average adult.  In fact, thanks to the pressure by MPAC and other like-minded organizations, manufacturers of these products have increased their safety by decreasing the likelihood of unintended contacts.\r\n\r\nHowever, dangers still persist especially for wildlife and our pets. <a href=\"http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/rodenticides.html\" target=\"_blank\">Anticoagulants are the most popular bait rodenticides</a> and work by thinning the blood and preventing blood clots of nearly all warm-blooded animals when consumed. Dogs could be at the <a href=\"http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74106.html\" target=\"_blank\">greatest risk of anticoagulant poisoning</a> with their smaller size and behavior of smelling, licking, and/or even consuming rodents or rodent carcasses.\r\n\r\nThe City of Chicago does not indicate what type of rodenticide they use on their website, but nearly all chemicals used to control rats have similar health concerns associated with their use.\r\n\r\nAs for the City’s use of dry ice, while the practice appears more environmentally friendly at first glance, the relative newness of the tactic brings a lot of uncertainty and questions about its legality.  Dry ice has been used for some years to “humanely” kill lab rats by displacing oxygen with carbon dioxide and suffocating the rats. The practice in municipalities, however, has not been implemented till as recently as <a href=\"http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/09/16/urban-war-rats-cities-turn-to-dry-ice/90409978/\" target=\"_blank\">April, 2016 by the City of Boston</a>.\r\n\r\nWe don’t know the environmental or health effects that result from placing an extremely cold, solid substance (-109 ◦F) that instantly converts to potentially hazardous carbon dioxide gas. Our sources at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tell us that dry ice is not a legally approved and labeled method for pest control under the <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-federal-insecticide-fungicide-and-rodenticide-act\" target=\"_blank\">Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act</a> (FIFRA), meaning that the product cannot be used to kill pests and, also, no codes or guidelines exist for municipalities to follow when storing, handling, and applying dry ice.*\r\n\r\nAlready, we have seen the potential hazards that could result from the City implementing this practice with no codes. In a YouTube video released by USA Today titled “<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxPGFazG0GU\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago battles rats with dry ice</a>” a city worker can be seen shoveling dry ice at :05 without protective eyeware and what appears to be standard work gloves.  When outlining general precautions for <a href=\"https://www.osha.gov/Publications/laboratory/OSHAquickfacts-lab-safety-cryogens-dryice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">working with dry ice in a laboratory</a>, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states “to use cryogenic gloves, which are designed specifically for working freezers below -80 ◦C and for handling containers or vials stored in these freezers” and to “always use appropriate eye protection” when handling dry ice. If mishandled or an accident takes place, dry ice can cause severe skin and eye damage to unprotected city workers.\r\n\r\nThe risks for both rodenticides and dry ice are too large at this point to warrant their use for mitigating rodents in Chicago and other urban areas. Proven methods, however, do exist to manage rat populations, starting with preventative measures that the City has identified as part of their rodent control program.\r\n\r\nEliminating access to food will best reduce habitat for rats. The City could do well by educating residents how to do their part in controlling rat populations. MPAC has successfully worked with the City before to educate the community about safe and effective pest control. Most recently, we partnered with the Chicago Park District to <a href=\"https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160525/lincoln-square/seeing-dandelions-chicago-parks-thats-good-thing-city-says\" target=\"_blank\">message about dandelions</a> and provide education on <a href=\"https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/bed_bug_information.html\" target=\"_blank\">bed bug control</a> that dramatically reduced complaints and improved quality of life for residents. Some preventative measures residents can take today to eradicate rats include:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Frequent collection of garbage and use of tight-fitting covers to prevent access.</li>\r\n 	<li>Clean up dog droppings which are a food source for rats.</li>\r\n 	<li>Keep firewood and other outside household items off the ground to eliminate shelter opportunities.</li>\r\n 	<li>Exclude access by using chicken wire or hardware cloth in locations where rats burrow such as raised flower beds and under porches.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nFor more tips on rodents and other pests, please visit our website resources page at <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MPACresources</a>\r\n\r\nThank you,\r\n\r\nRuth Kerzee\r\nExecutive Director\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center\r\n\r\n* FIFRA is a United States federal law that set up the basic U.S. system of pesticide regulation to protect applicators, consumers, and the environment.','Dry ice and rodenticide use in Chicago: Is it safe, effective, and legal?','','inherit','closed','closed','','3462-autosave-v1','','','2017-04-03 14:57:20','2017-04-03 14:57:20','',3462,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3462-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),