Pesticides are often used around the home to control unwanted insects and weeds.
Many times, these chemicals find their way into the local creeks and the Bay. They can be over-applied, spilled, carried away by rain, or enter the sewer system during mixing and clean-up or from improper disposal.
Studies suggest that some of the most popular pesticides are linked to toxicity in creeks around the Bay Area. The good news is that you can reduce your use of pesticides and still control your pests!
