Areas of Interest
Texans for Alternatives to Pesticides (TAP)
3015 Richmond, Suite 270
Houston, Texas 77098
713-523-2827 (2TAP)
nopesticides@hotmail.com
www.nopesticides.org
Rochella Cooper, President
713-864-7241
cooper@pdq.net
Martin A. Reiner, Executive Director
713-523-2827
Purpose Statement: Pesticides are a threat to our health and the environment. Many city and county municipalities, schools, civic associations, commercial pest control companies, landscaping companies, and private citizens are using hazardous pesticides, which have been linked to cancer, neurological problems, birth defects, and reproductive disorders. Infants and children are especially vulnerable to the effects of pesticides, yet approximately 90% of all Americans use pesticides – over 2 billion pounds per year. The primary mission of TAP is to educate consumers and policymakers to the health risks of pesticides and to encourage the use of alternatives in urban environments.
Publications: Recipes for Alternatives to Pesticides,
75 recipe cards of safe alternatives and how to use them; newsletter for
members.
Major Events: Integrated pest management workshops.
Speakers Bureau: Call to schedule.
Volunteer Opportunities: Speakers bureau, liaisons with schools, special events.