11 Ways Your Lawn Can Kill You
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Slaughter in the Grass
Slaughter in the Grass
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Homeowners are known to take solace in their lush, emerald-green lawns. Little do they know that their little patches of paradise might be home to some cold-blooded killers, such as poisonous fungi, carcinogenic chemicals, or maybe even venomous reptiles. Keep clicking to learn about the dangers that might be lurking in your lawn.
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Cancer-Causing Chemicals
Cancer-Causing Chemicals
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Did you know that homeowners use 10 times more pesticides per acre on their lawns than farmers use on their crops? Well, that's what the says. Heavy doses of pesticides, as well as fertilizers, herbicides, and other lawn chemicals are associated with everything from breathing problems to certain types of cancers in humans (not to mention in dogs and cats).