The Conservation Council is appealing to the city to stop using toxic sprays to get rid of bugs and weeds in its parks and playing fields.
Dr. Paula Tippett is warning the city it's putting young children and babies at risk.
Dr. Tippett goes on to say some pesticides harm the reproductive system along with causing birth defects, developmental problems and learning difficulties.
The Conservation Council maintains you can target bad bugs with insecticidal soap spray.
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