To keep plants free from diseases, harmful insects, and weeds, many gardeners and farmers use some type of pesticides and fertilizers to help keep their plants healthy and productive.
Unfortunately, these pesticides are absorbed by the plants and end up in our fruits and vegetables, even after we wash them, finally ending up on our kitchen tables.
Research shows eating foods with even a small trace of pesticides is bad for our health, especially our children.
According to Mother Nature Network, several studies have examined the link between pesticides and various health issues, including:
Cancer: Numerous studies have investigated links between pesticides and types of cancer. Research has found links between some pesticide exposure and childhood leukemia, brain cancer, and lymphoma, as well as associations with breast cancer. Studies have investigated links between pesticides and prostate, pancreas and liver cancer, as well as increased risk of melanoma.
Neurodevelopmental issues: Pesticide exposure prenatally and in children has been investigated as a source of behavioral problems, neurodevelopmental delays and impaired motor skills.
Hormone disruption: Some chemicals in pesticides can disrupt chemicals such as estrogens, thyroid and androgens, which may impact reproduction and fertility.
Neurological: Farmers exposed to certain pesticides have a 70 percent higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
Skin, eye and lung issues: Like other chemicals, pesticides can result in irritation for some people depending on how much they are exposed.
How can you protect yourself from harmful pesticides?
Vermitechnology has many organic products, a great alternative to the ill-effects of chemical fertilizers and pesticides such as black worm castings, which has many benefits.
Research shows black castings repel insects such as spider mites, bark beetles, aphids, psylids, and other harmful insects.
Promote plant health, pest and disease resistance and stress tolerance, less harmful chemicals need to be used.
Black worms castings introduces an uncountable number of beneficial bacteria and microbes into the soil, which improves the quality of the crops and give the plants the ability to fight off diseases.
They also contain humid acid, which allows for easier nutrient absorption and increase the soil’s ability to retain moisture.
Removes toxins and heavy metals from the soil, while preventing extreme pH levels.
For over 40 years Vermitechnology has been providing quality and affordable products to wholesalers, distributors, retailers, growers and hobbyists. Shop our on-line store and discover the value of organic fertilizers, black worm castings, and VermaPlex.