Vested Interest.pdf

K. Jean Cottam alleges that those claiming pest control products are scientifically safe have a vested interest, but it's actually anti-pesticide activists like Cottam who have a vested interest in perpetuating imaginary dangers for profit and celebrity. Cottam is not a credible expert on pest control products, and there are no anti-pesticide activists with scientific credentials in the field. Health Canada does not rely solely on epidemiology studies, but also on animal toxicity studies, and follows internationally accredited "good laboratory practice" guidelines. The American Cancer Society reports that cancer incidence and death rates are declining, and there is no scientific evidence that pest control products cause cancer. Leading scientific agencies, including the American Chemical Society and Health Canada, have stated that pest control products are scientifically safe. Anti-pesticide activists like Cottam have no real evidence to support their claims and must stop using false misrepresentations to alarm the public.