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My nine-year-old son can identify any toad in our yard by species. Our toads, accustomed to being caught, seem to surrender as if they recognize my son as “that pink monkey-alien” once again. After being caught, they happily feast on the worms my kids dig up from the rich soil. They don’t hop away. While I sip my coffee on the porch, I enjoy the morning chorus of cardinals, sparrows, and wrens. We have a deep appreciation for our toads and birds, which is why we choose not to spray pesticides for mosquitoes like so many others in our community.
Some think we’re crazy—even my mother-in-law. I try to explain: amphibians absorb toxins easily. If we start spraying for mosquitoes, we risk losing the toads that my son loves so much, and I won’t be able to spot the tiny baby toadlets hopping on our sidewalk in late spring. We would also eliminate Spigot Frog, the treefrog that serenades us whenever the humidity rises (which is frequent, given that we live in an area once plagued by malaria). The Big Green Treefrogs that stick to our windows at night may frighten some, but I think they’re adorable.
Spraying pesticides would mean not just wiping out mosquitoes, but also countless other insects. While some might shrug this off, it’s a big deal for the birds. A staggering 96% of bird species rely solely on insects to feed their young. This year alone, we’ve had doves nesting in our carport and cardinals building nests next to our trampoline. Every morning, cardinals and sparrows scour our yard for bugs. If we sprayed pesticides, those birds would disappear.
Pesticides would also harm lizards and bees, which are already facing dramatic declines. Everyone understands the importance of saving the bees. Even small doses of pesticides can disorient them, preventing their return to the hive, or worse, killing them. One of my kids has a severe allergy to bee stings, so we have a strict no-wasp policy. Yet, I refuse to harm bees if I can help it.
I don’t want to eliminate butterflies, moths, or even the creepy red-sided millipedes that my kids love to catch. I certainly don’t want to endanger our beloved Trashcan Anoele—a resident on our supercan for years—who relies on insects for survival. My kids need to experience the wildness of nature, even if our property isn’t vast. If we want them to catch toads, butterflies, and fireflies, and to witness hummingbirds, we can’t resort to spraying pesticides.
I may smell like lemon eucalyptus, but the wrens sing happily at either end of my yard.
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Summary
In our commitment to preserving the natural wildlife around our home, we have chosen to forego pesticides, despite the inconvenience of mosquitoes. By explaining the critical role of amphibians and insects in our ecosystem, we aim to foster a richer environment for our children and the wildlife we cherish.