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Study Finds Banned Pesticides Causes Children to Develop Lower IQ LevelsThe NPMA and BedBug Central address the importance of using EPA approved products for environmental and health protection. Thursday May 05 2011 @ 10:23 AM Source:BedBug CentralThe National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Institute of Health, (NIH) recently published a study that found that Organophosphate Pesticide causes cognitive development issues in children.
The report was titled “Prenatal Exposure to Organophosphate Pesticides and IQ in 7-Year Old Children.” The research has shown that families exposed to the pesticide, resulted in children with lower IQ levels. The pesticide was shown to have a substantial effect on women in the prenatal stage.
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) made reference to the research study in a recent statement regarding the environmental and health concerns of using pesticides.
"The pesticides studied in the recent report published by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institute of Health are not used by the professional pest management industry. All pest products used within the industry are registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after it has reviewed extensive heath and safety data and made a determination that the product meets the federal government's tough health standard. As such, consumers should feel confident that the application of such products will be done expertly and only by qualified and licensed pest professionals as directed on the product label. The professional pest control industry's primary concern is for the health, safety and protection of its customers and the American public."
-excerpt @ The NPMA
BedBug Central mirrors the standards of the NPMA, and does not believe in using any pesticide that presents a health hazard to their customers. We uphold our reputation as being a credible firm with effective, reliable services.
“All the materials that we use are EPA approved,” said Phillip Cooper, President of BedBug Central. “It’s not just about using a registered product; it’s how it’s used. The standard at BedBug Central is about using the least amount of product to achieve the goal of managing the pest.”
To read the NPMA’s full response to the study click here.
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