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The Dangers of Using A Synthetic Dandelion Killer

Nobody likes to look out into their lawn and see dandelions growing wild. But then again, nobody likes to poison themselves and the environment by using toxic chemicals to kill them, either.

Synthetic herbicides are extremely dangerous, and may pose a variety of health and environmental risks.

So before you start spraying like crazy, learn a little more about the dangers of synthetic dandelion killers.

• Toxic Dandelion Killers
• Health and Environmental Effects
• A Better Way

Toxic Dandelion Killers

When selecting your herbicide of choice, keep an eye out for these dangerous herbicides:

• 2,4-D is the most commonly used herbicide in the world, and can be found in virtually every synthetic weed killer. While it may be an effective way to kill pesky weeds, it also poses a lot of risks to pets, humans, and the environment.
• Glyphosate is another popular herbicide that poses many risks to humans and the environment. This chemical has become popular as a broad-spectrum herbicide and is used by large-scale farms and homeowners alike.
• Atrazine is so toxic, it has been banned by the European Union. It has been shown to have extremely harmful effects on amphibians as well as humans and the environment.

Avoid these dangerous, but popular, chemical herbicides to protect you, your family, and the environment this year.

Health and Environmental Effects

These dangerous chemical dandelion killers have been shown to pose a wide range of health risks to humans. Some may cause blindness, while others have been shown to affect the male reproductive organs.

Studies have also shown that 2,4-D may increase the risk for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Meanwhile, atrazine reverses the genders in frogs, even in small doses.

The environmental effects of these chemicals are also tremendous. Herbicide runoff infiltrates water sources, polluting groundwater sources and harming aquatic life.

Are all of these risks really worth killing a couple dandelions?

A Better Way

All of these environmental problems can be avoided by choosing a natural dandelion killer, like the one by EcoSMART. It is formulated with organic ingredients, and kills weeds just as effectively as traditional synthetic herbicides.

However, it is a broad spectrum herbicide, so be sure to spray with caution so you don’t harm your other plants.

Complement your organic home pesticides with this organic dandelion killer, and protect your family, the environment, and yourself today.

Or, you can whip up a tasty dandelion treat, like these fried dandelion flowers. They’re a great way to use these annoying weeds to your advantage.

So before you spray, remember—there’s a better way.