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You are here: Home → Chemicals of Concern → Pesticides → Salmon Protection Lawsuit → What Are the Alternatives to Pesticides?
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  • Salmon Protection Lawsuit
  • Salmon Protection Lawsuit Resources
  • How Pesticide Users Can Protect Salmon
  • Pesticide Buffer Zone Variations
  • How Retailers Can Protect Salmon
  • What Are the Alternatives to Pesticides?
  • List of 54 Pesticides Affected by the 2004 Ruling
  • Local Governments Should Educate Residents
  • List of Pesticides Affected by the Court Order
  • How Cities and Counties Can Protect Salmon
  • Adopt a Policy to Reduce Pesticide Use and Protect Salmon
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • How Consumers Can Protect Salmon
  • Exceptions for Public Agencies
  • Information for Cities and Counties To Comply With the Ruling
  • What Pesticides Should Consumers Avoid?
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What Are the Alternatives to Pesticides?

You can have beautiful yards and healthy gardens without using dangerous pesticides.

The good news is that you can have beautiful yards and healthy gardens without using dangerous pesticides. For more information please visit our Healthy Homes and Gardens section to find fact sheets on gardening and pest control. You can also download helpful brochures on natural yard care and pest control from King County and the City of Seattle:

Natural Yard Care brochure - This excellent publication provides five easy steps for taking care of your lawn without the use of dangerous pesticides.

Natural Pest Weed & Disease Control brochure - This easy-to-read guide teaches people how to manage pests using least toxic practices and products.

ProIPM Fact Sheets - These fact sheets are excellent resources for learning about integrated pest management (IPM). They also provide information on northwest pests and diseases and how best to handle them without using pesticides.

Where can I find alternatives to pesticides?

For more information on where to find alternatives to pesticides, please call WTC's hotline at 800-844-SAFE ext. 7 or e-mail us at webmaster@watoxics.org.

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