Well, I just got off the phone with the operations department of the Olmsted Parks (Delaware Park) Conservancy. And much to my delight I was informed that the playgrounds (or anything in that area) do not get sprayed with pesticides or herbicide or anything else. They do spray the golf course and the baseball field. They are trying to use plant based sprays when possible but they are more expensive then the petroleum based prays. They are on a budget. Apparently it takes three years to get the all natural sprays working and the ecosystem in balance with natural sprays. Whereas the petroleum spray is a zap'em dead type of deal.
Well at least my organic baby will be safe at Delaware park.
Some studies:
American Journal of Epidemiology List of Chemicals that cause hormone problems Study
EHP an easy source to finding article on health and toxins Study
Are you eating bananas or other food from other countries? Many countries still use DDT. Study
Pesticide concentration higher in woman and those that eat meat Study
Endocrine Disruptor and contamination through water supply into food chain Study
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to think how often I take my son to that park!
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