Feb 24, 2021
Before you blast those creepy crawlies with toxic chemicals, you
may want to consider the fact that poisonous pesticides are
designed to kill living organisms. Think they’re not harming
your health? Think again. According to the U.S. CDC,
Americans now have an average of 43 different pesticides in their
bloodstreams. These are chemicals that can trigger everything from
nausea, vomiting, and headaches to more serious health concerns,
such as lung damage, reproductive problems, and cancer.
Once a single mom on food stamps, Kari Warberg Block, challenged an
industry that by its nature is toxic. As the Founder & CEO of
EarthKind, Kari discovered
that 98% of pest control solutions sold were poison & kill methods
– so she set out to invent a better solution: plant-based pest
control powered by nature. Kari is joined by Rita Stadler, the
Marketing Supervisor at EarthKind. Together, they reveal how we can
rid our homes and schools of pests without harming them, the most
common ways pests and rodents enter our homes, how pets contribute
to pesky insect infestations, and can also be harmed by toxic pest
control products including rodenticides and insecticides. Kari and
Rita share misconceptions about the efficacy of natural pest
control solutions and why integrated pest management (IPM) is vital
today. They wrap the show explaining why ingredient transparency is
key and why you should avoid those you can’t pronounce. Finally,
Kari shares what EarthKind is doing to empower and educate teachers
and students through their Harmony Hero Award.