Don't Put Your Family at Risk With Dangerous Lawn Chemicals
Announcement posted by Green Planet Grass 24 Dec 2013
Manufacturer of artificial grass from Perth exposes the effects of dangerous chemicals used on natural grass lawns.
Perth, WA, 24 December 2013 - The backyard is an Australian tradition. Australia's past is filled with imagery of children and pets playing in the backyard while the adults relax and enjoy a BBQ and some cold beverages—but what price are Australians paying to keep a green, healthy natural grass lawn in the current era? Are a few darker shades of green costing pets or children their well-being or even their lives?
Many lawn chemicals are extremely toxic and should be avoided at all costs. Logic dictates that chemicals that kill weeds and insects should be expected to have an effect on humans and animals as well. Fortunately for those who don't always employ logic, there is plenty of scientific evidence showing that many lawn chemicals are, indeed, toxic to humans and animals.
Since double-blind experiments on humans would be unethical, most of the scientific evidence is anecdotal, reporting the effects of pesticides and herbicides on animals. However, logic dictates that humans can be expected to suffer the same approximate effects as animals from these toxic substances.
Organophosphates
Organophosphates are extremely toxic, possibly the most toxic used in for any agricultural purpose. They travel through the body easily and are classified as fat-soluble.
Symptoms of exposure include: slow heart rates, contracted pupils, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, excessive salivation, convulsions, dizziness and laboured breathing. Respiratory failure can cause death in cases of severe exposure.
Carbamates
Carbamates are slightly less toxic, but similar to organophosphates in most respects due to similar mechanism—cholinesterase inhibition. Symptoms of exposure are similar: muscle cramps, excessive salivation, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, dizziness and laboured breathing. Their mechanism of transport determines their toxicity.
Phenoxy and Benzoic Acid Herbicides
This class of pesticides, which includes MCPA, MCPP and 2,4-D, affects the integrity of signals transported by the central nervous system. It is no surprise that involuntary twitching and aching muscles are among the symptoms of exposure, as are vomiting, stomach pains, diarrhoea, weakness, fatigue and loss of sensation.
Pyrethroids
In some countries, pyrethroids are classified as suspected carcinogens. They affect both the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system. Permethrin and Resmethrin are two pyrethroids commonly used for lawn maintenance. Symptoms can include vomiting, seizures, depression, ataxia, muscle tremors and hyperexcitability. Exposure to pyrethroids is often fatal.
Organochlorines
These are among the oldest class of pesticides, including such chemicals as DDT, PCB's and PCE. While some of the older formulas are banned in many countries, organochlorines such as Endosulfan are alive and well in many commonly used pesticides.
Symptoms include respiratory difficulty, seizures, twitches and muscle tremors. If a person has sustained seizures or an inappropriately high body temperature, death can occur. Long-term exposure can be responsible for cancer, neurological damage and respiratory damage.
According to Justin Everley, Director of Green Planet Grass, synthetic grass is the best way to prevent exposure to dangerous chemicals: “In days gone by, we didn't know the dangers of chronic exposure to pesticides and weed-killers. Now that we know, it is our responsibility to ensure that as few people as possible are exposed. Green Planet Grass is a great way to eliminate the need for dangerous chemicals.”
Green Planet Grass is a manufacturer and installer of artificial grass in Perth. Their mission is to leave the smallest chemical and carbon footprints possible while producing a superior artificial lawn solution. To learn more about how artificial grass can prevent exposure to harmful chemicals, call (09) 9209 2669 or visit their website: http://www.greenplanetgrassperth.com.au/.
Many lawn chemicals are extremely toxic and should be avoided at all costs. Logic dictates that chemicals that kill weeds and insects should be expected to have an effect on humans and animals as well. Fortunately for those who don't always employ logic, there is plenty of scientific evidence showing that many lawn chemicals are, indeed, toxic to humans and animals.
Since double-blind experiments on humans would be unethical, most of the scientific evidence is anecdotal, reporting the effects of pesticides and herbicides on animals. However, logic dictates that humans can be expected to suffer the same approximate effects as animals from these toxic substances.
Organophosphates
Organophosphates are extremely toxic, possibly the most toxic used in for any agricultural purpose. They travel through the body easily and are classified as fat-soluble.
Symptoms of exposure include: slow heart rates, contracted pupils, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, excessive salivation, convulsions, dizziness and laboured breathing. Respiratory failure can cause death in cases of severe exposure.
Carbamates
Carbamates are slightly less toxic, but similar to organophosphates in most respects due to similar mechanism—cholinesterase inhibition. Symptoms of exposure are similar: muscle cramps, excessive salivation, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, dizziness and laboured breathing. Their mechanism of transport determines their toxicity.
Phenoxy and Benzoic Acid Herbicides
This class of pesticides, which includes MCPA, MCPP and 2,4-D, affects the integrity of signals transported by the central nervous system. It is no surprise that involuntary twitching and aching muscles are among the symptoms of exposure, as are vomiting, stomach pains, diarrhoea, weakness, fatigue and loss of sensation.
Pyrethroids
In some countries, pyrethroids are classified as suspected carcinogens. They affect both the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system. Permethrin and Resmethrin are two pyrethroids commonly used for lawn maintenance. Symptoms can include vomiting, seizures, depression, ataxia, muscle tremors and hyperexcitability. Exposure to pyrethroids is often fatal.
Organochlorines
These are among the oldest class of pesticides, including such chemicals as DDT, PCB's and PCE. While some of the older formulas are banned in many countries, organochlorines such as Endosulfan are alive and well in many commonly used pesticides.
Symptoms include respiratory difficulty, seizures, twitches and muscle tremors. If a person has sustained seizures or an inappropriately high body temperature, death can occur. Long-term exposure can be responsible for cancer, neurological damage and respiratory damage.
According to Justin Everley, Director of Green Planet Grass, synthetic grass is the best way to prevent exposure to dangerous chemicals: “In days gone by, we didn't know the dangers of chronic exposure to pesticides and weed-killers. Now that we know, it is our responsibility to ensure that as few people as possible are exposed. Green Planet Grass is a great way to eliminate the need for dangerous chemicals.”
Green Planet Grass is a manufacturer and installer of artificial grass in Perth. Their mission is to leave the smallest chemical and carbon footprints possible while producing a superior artificial lawn solution. To learn more about how artificial grass can prevent exposure to harmful chemicals, call (09) 9209 2669 or visit their website: http://www.greenplanetgrassperth.com.au/.