Less Toxic Methods to Control Pests
This fact sheet contains information on effective pest control methods without adding toxins to your home.
Resource Type: External Resource
EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning
The Environmental Working Group database lists the least toxic cleaning products to use at home.
Physician Toolkit on Care Management for Children who Test Positive for Lead
The Lead Free Promise Project produced a toolkit to be used by Primary Care Providers to guide the care management process of children who test positive for lead in PA.
Air Quality Alerts
Sign up for air quality alerts, so you’ll know when to keep children and vulnerable adults inside.
Certified Lead Renovation Repair and Painting Firms Near You
If your home was built before 1978 you should use a lead certified contractor for all home renovation and repair.
Pollen Count Forecast
This Pollen Tracker will help you and your family know when to stay indoors to decrease symptoms from allergies.
Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit (PEHT)
This toolkit is for clinicians to be able to provide simple, evidenced-based steps to families on how to reduce toxic exposures in their daily lives.
Delaware County: Get the Lead Out of your Home
Children First created several resources with information on free programs operating in Delaware County that will help families get the lead out of their homes and apartments.
Hazardous Waste Sites Near You
Use the map linked on the webpage to identify current and past hazardous waste cleanup sites in your community.
Report Rats in Philadelphia
Report rats in and around your residence to the City Department of Public Health and get free pest control resources by calling (215) 685-9000.
Free Lead Remediation Program for Delaware County
The Lead Hazard Control Program is designed to remove lead-based paint hazards from the homes of low-income families with children under the age of 6.
Free Lead Testing for your Soil
Work with the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology to test the amount of lead in your soil for free.
Built to Last
Built to Last includes critical home repairs, health and safety improvements, and energy efficiency and rooftop solar to lower utility costs. Clients must qualify under eligibility criteria.
Philadelphia Lead and Healthy Homes Program
If your child’s blood lead level is at or above 3.5 µg/dL, LHHP will send out a licensed lead inspector to test your home for lead and a health educator.
Emergency Leak Repair Resource
Basic Systems Repair Program provides free repairs to correct electrical, plumbing, heating, limited structural and carpentry, and roofing emergencies in eligible owner-occupied homes in Philly.
Free Blood Lead Testing for Philadelphia Children
Your child should be tested for lead at their 1 and 2 year old well child visit. Older children should be tested if you are concerned about a lead exposure.
Free Philadelphia Water Quality Testing
If you are concerned about lead in your water, the Philadelphia Water Department will conduct free water quality tests.
Free Smoke Detector Installation for Philadelphia Residents
Philadelphia residents can request a free smoke detector installed by the Fire Department. You can call 311 or visit this website.
Air Fresheners Low in Volatile Organic Compounds
Air Fresheners can be sources of toxic chemicals in your home. Use this database to identify the least toxic air fresheners you can use to keep your home asthma and allergy friendly!