GROUND SPRAYING COMING
IN MARCH, 2008
FACT SHEET
INFORMATION ON PERMETHRIN:
Permethrin is listed as ìLikely to be Carcinogenic to
Humansî by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:
http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/REDs/factsheets/permethrin_fs.htm
Permethrin is considered a Reproductive Toxin.
Linda M.
http://www.ehs.ohio-state.edu/docs/labsafe/Table10.pdf
Permethrin is considered a neurotoxin that has more impact
on children than adults. It is dangerous to bees and some aquatic species. Some
studies suggest the possibility of additional serious health effects.
Cox, C. (1998). Insecticide Factsheet: Permethrin. Journal of Pesticide Reform, 18 (2), 14-20.
http://www.pesticide.org/Permethrin.pdf
Permethrin is highly toxic to aquatic organisms.
http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/REDs/factsheets/permethrin_fs.htm
Permethrin Harms Monarch Butterflies:
Oberhauser,
K.S., Brinda, S.J., Weaver, S., Moon, R.D., Manweiler, S.A., & Read, N.
(2006). Growth and Survival of Monarch
Butterflies (Lepidoptera: Danaidae) After Exposure to ÝÝÝ Permethrin Barrier Treatments. Environ.
Entomol. 35(6): 1626-1634.
INFORMATION ON BACILLUS
THURINGIENSIS KURSTAKI (BTK):
Adequate long-term safety studies are not available.
Both the U.S. EPA and nonprofit organizations document the
possibility that Btk may lead to food poisoning.
http://www.pesticide.org/btk.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/REDs/0247.pdf
The government of New Zealand conducted aerial spraying
of Bacillus Thuringiensis kurstaki (Btk)
for a Moth that was considered a Risk to Agriculture.New Zealand
Citizens reported a lack of government response to their safety concerns. They
reported over 580 adverse health effects. NZ Citizens conducted A Peopleís
Inquiry into the Spraying Program with a Panel of Experts.
http://www.peoplesinquiry.co.nz/content/blogcategory/13/44/
http://www.panna.org/legacy/panups/panup_20071122.dv.html
For further information and
back-up copies of these links, go to www.CASSonline.com
or www.LBAMspray.com.
The
California Alliance to Stop the Spray (CASS) is a local, grassroots collaborative
of individuals and nonprofit groups.