Managing pests, including weeds, is a necessary evil when it comes to owning a home. Pesticides can be a useful tool to attack those little critters or weeds. But with pesticides comes the inherent risk to people, pets, and the environment.
Choosing pesticides with low toxicity is a good start. It all comes down to educating yourself so you can make the right choices regarding pesticide use.
Anne Johnson was a commercial property and casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. She went on to own an advertising agency, where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for 10 years.
