This is Joel Block for the Law and You
with Eugene Attorney Lara Johnson.
Lara are there laws about the use of pesticides
where children go to school and play? 
Joel, we are working with the northwest
coalition for alternatives to pesticides to
support legislation to put children's health first.
By requiring the use of either 
non-toxic or at least toxic products
at schools, playgrounds, and parks.
Currently pesticides are used in many
places where children go,
like schools and playgrounds.
Too often parents and school officials assume
that a pesticide product 
is available it must be safe.
However the environmental protection
agency concluded children may face
pesticide exposure that exceed the
agency's level of concern following even
a single use of a certain chemical even
though the applications were made
according to label directions.
Thanks Lara.
If you'd like to learn more about
pesticides and children
visit www.corsonjohnsonlaw.com 
This is a community service and does not replace 
the advice of an Attorney.
