Can't we just de-list the moth, already?Congressmember Sam Farr (D-Carmel) wants to know how and when the Light Brown Apple Moth was blacklisted--and whether it's possible to declassify it.
“If we don’t even know why the moth is listed as a dangerous pest, it’s impossible to determine how far we must go to control it or whether the current emergency eradication tactics are justified," said Farr today, after he asked
USDA Under Secretary Knight to explain how and when the moth was originally “blacklisted” and whether a pest with that label has ever been recategorized. Secretary Knight promised to provide answers.
“It’s vital that we get to the bottom of these questions," Farr said.
LBAM aerial spraying is set to begin in June on the Central Coast of California, and in August in the Bay Area.
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The Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) Project has so many unanswered questions, such as, what other states have LBAM (U.S. Department of Agriculture just started surveys in every state); what are the short and long term health and environmental risks with the aerial and ground LBAM chemicals; is the LBAM chemicals effective at eradicating LBAM; is the LBAM Project even necessary . . . . . . The California Department of Agriculture (CDFA) wants the money from the federal government. If CDFA declares a quarantine to eradicate LBAM, CDFA receives million of dollars. If CDFA declares a control of LBAM they receive no federal dollars. If you follow the money you will understand the corruption of CDFA and other state bureaucrats, which is a disgusting nightmare.
Posted by bpm | April 12, 2008 11:46 AM