CLEAN WATER, CLEAR CHOICE
“Pesticides/Fertilizers – Radio”
:60 Radio
SFX:
Lawnmowers, birds, neighborhood sounds
SFX:
Car door slams
EGRET:
Excuse me, ma’am.
WOMAN:
Yes?
CATFISH:
We see you’re just coming back from the store.
SFX:
Bags crinkling
WOMAN:
Who are you?
CATFISH:
Well, ma’am. I’m Clara the Catfish.
EGRET:
And I’m Eddie the Egret.
WOMAN:
Oh.
EGRET:
We noticed, you have some pesticides in your bag there.
WOMAN:
I have an ant problem.
CATFISH:
Devilish little buggers.
EGRET:
Did you know that common household alternatives can take care of that problem
and many others - without harming the environment?
WOMAN:
Harming the environment?
EGRET:
Yeah. When used or disposed of improperly common pesticides and fertilizers
can find there way into our storm water drainage systems.
CATFISH:
And ultimately, our bayous, rivers and Galveston Bay.
EGRET:
They can really pollute our waters and harm wildlife like ourselves.
WOMAN:
I had no idea.
CATFISH:
But now you do.
EGRET:
So, make sure you use that pesticide properly by following the directions and
don’t forget about less toxic alternatives like red chili powder.
CATFISH:
5-alarm ant chili anyone?
EGRET:
And if you have to use a pesticide, use limited quantities.
WOMAN:
Sounds easy.
SFX:
Bags rustling.
CATFISH:
I see you have cookies in your bag too.
EGRET:
We can help you properly dispose of those, ma’am.
VO:
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