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Brittany Mayer

On the editorial desk at Biology Insights, Brittany Mayer works as an associate editor covering plant toxicity and garden safety. A former acute trauma nurse, she holds a BSN from the University of Central Missouri. Mayer uses her clinical background to evaluate the household and outdoor vegetation that poses hazards to pets and young children.

Can You Touch Milkweed? The Risks of Its Toxic Sap Botany
Are Bougainvillea Plants Poisonous?Botany
Is the Sweet Gum Tree Poisonous?Trees & Shrubs
Are Castor Bean Plants Poisonous?Gardening
Is Terro Ant Killer Harmful to Humans? Risks Explained Safety
Are Forget-Me-Nots Poisonous to Humans or Pets?Botany
Is Virginia Creeper Poisonous? Risks and Identification Botany
What Happens If You Touch Lily of the Valley?Botany
Is Thorn Apple Poisonous to Touch?Botany
Are Honeysuckles Poisonous? What You Need to Know Botany
Are Unripe Figs Poisonous? Reactions, Symptoms, and Safety Safety
Is Jimson Weed Poisonous to Touch?Botany
Is Hollyhock Poisonous to Humans?Botany
Is the Beefsteak Plant Poisonous to Humans and Animals?Botany
Is Common Ivy Poisonous to Humans and Pets?Botany
Is Palmolive Dish Soap Toxic to Humans and Pets?Safety
Are Chinese Lantern Plants Poisonous to Touch?Flowers
Is the Texas Mountain Laurel Poisonous?Trees & Shrubs
Are Hyacinths Poisonous to Humans?Botany
Can Bleeding Hearts Kill You? What You Need to Know Botany
Can You Touch Datura? The Risks of Skin Contact Safety
How Long Is Poison Ivy Active After Cutting?Safety
How Poisonous Are Buckeyes to Humans and Pets?Botany
Is the Trumpet Vine Poisonous to Humans or Pets?Botany
Are Crotons Poisonous to Humans?Houseplants
Are Liriope Berries Poisonous to Humans and Pets?Botany
Is Russian Sage Poisonous to Humans?Botany
Are Plumeria Poisonous to Humans and Pets?Botany
Are Daisies Toxic to Humans? Symptoms & Risks Botany
Are American Beauty Berries Poisonous?Botany