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To: Calvin Scott who wrote (11931)10/11/1999 6:54:00 PM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.   of 62551
 
How lame can local government get?
For everyone who likes to make fun of New York
here's some more ammunition.


Right now ANVIL® is being sprayed in my area, so I decided to
do some research. All the chemicals being considered are
supposedly relatively harmless if applied properly. Suffolk has been spraying for mosquitos regularly for a few years
and choose Malathion. A less experienced Nassau for some reason went with ANVIL®.

Now here's the part that makes no sense.
The area being sprayed tonight is officially being described as:

"Hempstead Turnpike south to barrier beaches".

Now from ANVIL's profile:

ANVIL requires a very low rate of application. Its active ingredient Sumithrin® readily breaks down in sunlight and is among the least toxic synthetic pyrethroids available. It has been
found to have low toxicity to Mallard ducks and Bobwhite Quail. However, Sumithrin® has been shown to be toxic to Bluegill Sunfish and Dafnia at moderate and sustained levels. The manufacturer recommends that Anvil® not be used on wetlands or intertidal zones.

"The manufacturer recommends that Anvil® not be used on wetlands or intertidal zones". ??????

Why then is Nassau spraying this crap all over our wetlands?

Suffolk County is using Malathion, some facts:

Malathion is FDA approved for use directly on children to control head lice. The amount of malathion in head lice medication exceeds that which is going to presently be aerially sprayed.

Malathion has not been found to accumulate in soil, water or air. It degrades rapidly after application.
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