{"id":4566,"date":"2010-11-24T00:01:50","date_gmt":"2010-11-24T04:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beyondpesticides.org\/dailynewsblog\/?p=4566"},"modified":"2013-01-29T13:42:43","modified_gmt":"2013-01-29T17:42:43","slug":"be-merry-this-holiday-season-with-an-organic-christmas-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beyondpesticides.org\/dailynewsblog\/2010\/11\/be-merry-this-holiday-season-with-an-organic-christmas-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Merry This Holiday Season with an Organic Christmas Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">(<em>Beyond Pesticides<\/em>, November, 24, 2010) &#8216;Tis the season to be merry, but how merry can it be if your Christmas tree is leaving not so pleasant presents under and on the tree? Toxic pesticides linked to numerous adverse human health effects are used on Christmas trees, with residues contaminating indoor air and surfaces. So for this Christmas season, go green and avoid the toxic chemicals. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondpesticides.org\/christmastrees\/index.htm\">Christmas Trees and Pesticides<\/a> web page to help find an organic Christmas tree near you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.feezersfarm.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Snowy Trees\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.feezersfarm.com\/assets\/images\/snowytrees1.jpg\" width=\"329\" height=\"200\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>Over 25 million homes in the U.S. bring in a fresh Christmas tree each year. The natural fresh scent of pine has become a hallmark of the season. However, the tree may be hiding other surprises among its needles and branches. Insecticides are commonly used on Christmas trees during its 10 year life span to control pests such as mites, adelgids and aphids which cause cosmetic damage to the trees, thus reducing their value. Herbicides are also used to control weeds surrounding trees. Of the pesticides that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has registered for use on Christmas trees, most are linked to one or more adverse effects, including cancer, hormonal disruption, neurotoxicity, organ damage, reproductive\/birth defects, asthma, environmental effects and more. Their use results in exposure to workers, wildlife, and waterways. Beyond Pesticides has compiled a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondpesticides.org\/christmastrees\/pesticides.htm\">list of 25 pesticides<\/a> commonly used or recommended for use by state agricultural extension services, including: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondpesticides.org\/gateway\/pesticide\/24d.htm\">2,4-D<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondpesticides.org\/gateway\/pesticide\/bifenthrin.htm\">bifenthrin<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondpesticides.org\/gateway\/pesticide\/chlorpyrifos.htm\">chlorpyrifos<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondpesticides.org\/health\/\">Pesticide Induced Diseases Database<\/a> documents the numerous health effects associated with these pesticides.<\/p>\n<p>North Carolina is one of the top Christmas tree producing states. The Cooperative Extension Service of North Carolina reports that glyphosate continues to be the most widely used insecticide used on Christmas trees with nearly 90 percent being used on the state\u2019s trees in the 2006 season. Bifenthrin is also very popular and a relatively new insecticide, spirodiclofen -shown to have endocrine disruptive and reproductive effects -is also gaining in popularity. The industry will be surveyed again in 2013 about 2012 practices.<\/p>\n<p>Because of concerns about household exposure, Christmas tree growers have been advised by North Carolina officials to use only pesticides \u201clabeled for spraying in the home\u201d after the trees have been harvested. However, the law establishes no such restriction and these pesticides are linked to respiratory and neurological effects. Many of the pesticides registered for Christmas trees have been banned or have always been prohibited in residential settings. While continuing to be used on Christmas trees, chlorpyrifos (Dursban), for example, was taken off the market in 2000 for home use because of its neurotoxic effects.<\/p>\n<p>However, some growers today are using organic techniques. A growing number of farms around the country are going organic, so in many cases an organic tree can be found locally. Beyond Pesticides recommends purchasing an organic Christmas tree or wreath from a local grower, if possible. Links to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondpesticides.org\/christmastrees\/alternatives.htm\">organic Christmas tree growers<\/a> are available on Beyond Pesticides webpage. If there isn\u2019t a local organic tree farm in your area, Beyond Pesticides encourages consumers to talk to growers about the pesticides they use and encourage them to go organic.<\/p>\n<p>This holiday season, please consider an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondpesticides.org\/join\/appeal\/index.htm\">end-of-year donation<\/a> to Beyond Pesticides. Your gift supports our important programs and grassroots advocacy to protect people&#8217;s health and the environment. Happy Holidays!<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.feezersfarm.com\/\">Photo Courtesy Feezers Farm<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Beyond Pesticides, November, 24, 2010) &#8216;Tis the season to be merry, but how merry can it be if your Christmas tree is leaving not so pleasant presents under and on the tree? Toxic pesticides linked to numerous adverse human health effects are used on Christmas trees, with residues contaminating indoor air and surfaces. 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