I first spoke with Dr. Jack Thrasher on a Saturday morning in October of 2008. He told me to call his office after seeing our family’s timeline of events I sent to him on the recommendation of an online friend. I knew he was a toxicologist and a leader in the field of toxic mold,…
DIY Pesticide Duster
Looking to avoid hazardous chemicals while fighting uninvited guests this season? Try this simple and effective DIY pesticide duster! This DIY pesticide duster uses readily available herbs and spices. It also calls for diatomaceous earth (DE), a naturally occurring siliceous rock that is easy crumbled into a fine white powder. (Learn more about DE here.)…
How to Protect Our Bee Population
Bees and other pollinators play a critical role when it comes to our food supply. From pumpkins, to onions to apples to almonds, bees help keep us fed. Yet bees continue to suffer incredible losses. While pollinators include butterflies, bats, hummingbirds and others, bees are the star pollinators. Bees are responsible for one in three…
Diatomaceous Earth -What It Is and How to Use It
We had a spider overrun in our garage this summer, and diatomaceous earth (DE) saved the day! Diatomaceous earth is natural and a great addition to any household. There are a multitude of uses for DE. (One of my favorite lists can be found at Tips Bulletin.) Beth Haymond is an expert on this wondrous, versatile…
Why Pesticides Don’t Belong in Schools
What are the myths surrounding the safety of synthetic weed and bug killers? Are these chemicals as harmless as we are led to believe? I recently appeared before our local school board to ask them to reconsider the routine spraying of toxic sprays. The content of my presentation appears below. To members of the District…
