Can Non-Toxic pest control protect kids in home daycares?

NCT ID NCT06910462

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study works with about 30 family child care home directors in California to see if teaching them integrated pest management (IPM) can cut down on pesticide use and exposure. Directors get education, carpet dust tests, and monthly advice for 7 months. The goal is to lower health risks from pesticides for both children and caregivers.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Integrated pest management (IPM) practices

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that simple, non-chemical pest control methods can lower pesticide risks for children and caregivers in home-based daycares.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It also relies on directors following recommendations, which may not always happen.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCSF School of Nursing

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States