We are surrounded by chemical pollutants. They are in the air as we drive to work, they are in our home everytime that we clean our home or car.

They are in our food, immersed in our water, and they are in our lungs. When it comes to adding to the quota of chemical pollutants by pulling out the pesticides, caution is well-warranted.

The use of pesticides have been linked to many motor neuron diseases like Parkinson's Disease and Altzheimers. Brain cancer, prostate cancer and other health issues have shown up in farmers who routinely have crop dusters spray their fields.

Some of these pesticides, Baygon, Pyrethrin, and other toxic chemicals are available on store shelves for use in the home.

Although cost-effective, and easy to use (who doesn't have a can of RAID in their home or garage)? All pesticides should be used with caution. Labels should be read carefully and followed to the letter. Small children and pets should be removed from the area before and after the spraying. Pregnant women should not be using pesticides at all, and the same goes for the elderly. Protective clothing and breathing masks should be used while spraying pesticides.

If using the spray outside, choose a windless day and make sure that no one else is nearby. Remove all dead insects and casings after the pesticide has taken full effect, to prevent small animals or pets from eating them.

The first pesticide on record was used during WWII. One drop on the skin of a victim killed the person in seconds!

There are hundreds of pesticides to choose from on the market today. And these toxins travel. In her compelling book Silent Snow, Marla Cone explains that Arctic Natives and polar bears have been found to have 200 toxic contaminants in their bodies! How did the contaminants get to the Arctic? In the ocean's currents.

So next time you pick up a pesticide, consider the implications of using it in your home, and use it wisely and according to the label directions.