Whether maintaining a lawn or dealing with ants in your kitchen, toxic pesticides are often the go-to in everyday life. NCAP provides people with science-based information for dealing with pests and weeds without the use of toxic chemicals. We mobilize people to advocate for pesticide reforms in their communities and at the state and federal levels.

How to engage with this work: 

• Watch an overview video about pesticides

• Watch a video on how to create healthy habitat

• Find resources to manage weeds and pests

• Read our pest management guide

• Get expert advice on your pest or weed issues with NCAP's sliding-scale consultation services

• Glyphosate (found in Roundup) is the most commonly used pesticide at home. Read our publication on Glyphosate and share the information with your neighbors.

• If you are a renter, use this document to talk with your property manager about pesticides

• Read this NPIC resource on selecting a pest control company

• Read our guide on choosing an eco-friendly landscaping company