More than 100 schools and child care facilities in Stanislaus County are near areas where agricultural pesticides are applied.
One major concern is pesticide drift — the unintentional movement of pesticide particles or vapors through the air during or after application. Drift can expose nearby residents to harmful chemicals, potentially causing symptoms including eye and throat irritation, nausea and in some cases more serious health effects depending on the chemical involved.
Children are especially at risk . Because their bodies are still developing and they breathe more air per pound of body weight than adults, they are more vulnerable to the effects of pesticide exposure…