Dangers of conventional pest control

a cycle of chemical dependence

For decades, the pest control industry has followed the same pattern: when insects develop resistance to a pesticide, the response has been to introduce a stronger chemical. This cycle does not solve the problem—it intensifies it. Instead of breaking free from chemical dependence, each new generation of products introduces compounds that are often more potent, more persistent, and more hazardous to human health.

Rising Risks for Families and Communities

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pesticide poisoning has forced the use of increasingly toxic formulations, raising long-term risks for families, pets, and communities. While pests adapt quickly, people and animals are left with the burden of cumulative exposure. The result is a system where the supposed “solution” keeps making the underlying problem worse—greater chemical loads in homes, schools, and neighborhoods, without delivering lasting control.

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What Stays Behind After the Spray

Lingering Poisons in the Home

Traditional pesticides do not disappear after spraying. EPA studies show residues can linger indoors for months, clinging to carpets, furniture, and circulating in the air. Families, children, and pets remain exposed long after pests are gone.

Biofilm: The Hidden Reservoir

Another hidden risk is biofilm, a sticky layer on surfaces that traps pesticides and slowly releases them back into the air. Research has found residues lasting up to 140 days, creating a cycle of hidden contamination inside the home.

Neurotoxins and Brain Health Risks

Hidden Threats to Human HealthMost conventional pesticides are designed as neurotoxins—chemicals that disrupt the nervous system of insects. But research shows they also affect humans. Studies published in Environmental Health Perspectives (UC Davis CHARGE Study) link prenatal and early-life pesticide exposure to higher risks of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Other research has associated pesticide exposure with increased risks of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, ADHD, and other cognitive impairments. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and NIH have also documented pesticide-induced neurological harm across multiple studies.

Risks to Families and Pets

Children and pets are especially vulnerable. Kids play close to treated floors and breathe closer to the ground where residues settle. Pets lick their paws, ingesting pesticide particles that cling to surfaces. According to research in Pediatrics (2015), indoor pesticide exposure was associated with a 47% higher risk of childhood leukemia and a 43% higher risk of lymphoma. The nonprofit Beyond Pesticides has highlighted studies showing pets exposed to home and lawn pesticides face elevated risks of respiratory illness and cancers.

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Why Essential Oils

Are Not Safe

The Hidden Health Risks of Essential Oils

Essential oil–based pest control is often marketed as “natural” or “minimum risk,” but studies show otherwise. Veterinary reports warn oils like cedar and tea tree can trigger tremors, vomiting, or even convulsions in pets, while the NIH warns that citrus and clove oils may trigger asthma or skin irritation. UC Davis studies links exposure, including oil sprays, to higher risks of ADHD, autism, and developmental delays in children, and the ASPCA has documented cases of liver failure in pets.

Not Effective

Beyond health risks, essential oils rarely work. A Rutgers study found clove and peppermint sprays often failed to control bed bugs, since oils evaporate quickly and provide no lasting protection.

What They don't Tell You

State laws require licensed technicians to follow strict safety and decontamination protocols because the products they use are toxic and dangerous

Protective Suits - Gloves, respirators, coveralls required.
Wash & Decontaminate - Hands and skin washed before leaving job.
Contaminated Clothing - Bagged, labeled, or disposed of separately.
Equipment Cleaning - Rinsed only in containment zones.
Container Disposal - Triple-rinsed, labeled, recycled, or incinerated.
Hazardous Waste - Leftover chemicals stored and documented.
Warning Signs - Posted at entry points during treatment.

If It Is Hazardous for Them, What About You?

These exist because pesticides are hazardous. Imagine the risk for families who live in those treated spaces.

Pest Control

The Safer Way

Our patent-pending formula breaks down the insects' protective exoskeleton, causing dehydration. They usually die within a few minutes without using poisons or neurotoxins.

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ZeroBugs Mission

Zero Bugs mission is to provide safer alternatives to everyday problems in living environments where pests, poisons, and toxic biofilm compromise the health and wellness of families and pets. We believe that by educating our customers about the dangers of many commonly used toxic and poisonous products while introducing science-backed and proven alternative solutions, we can and will change the world for the better. 

Leadership Committed to Change

Our founders witnessed firsthand the failures of pesticide-driven pest control. Zero Bugs was built to break this cycle with safe, science-backed solutions.

A Vision for Families and Communities

Zero Bugs is more than a company — it is a movement to make homes healthier and safer by redefining what “safe at home” really means.