I found many way to reduce our exposure to pesticides, as listed below.
Buy organic and locally grown fruit and vegetables.
Wash fruits and vegetables before eating.
Know which fruits and vegetables have higher levels of pesticide residue.
Grow your own produce.
But one strict rule I go by in our home is this:
Have a ‘no shoes’ policy in your home.
When visitors to your home walk across a lawn that has been treated with chemical fertilizers and herbicides, residue from these chemicals may be tracked into your home. In some instances, these residues may last for years in carpeting and on floor surfaces. The simple practice of leaving shoes at the door will minimize this risk and reduce your home cleaning chores. You can provide inexpensive house slippers for guests who are unused to going shoeless indoors.