Hazardous Moth Spraying

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Published on Monday, 04 May 2015 10:00
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B.C. Ministry of Environment: Stop Gypsy Moth Spraying in Surrey/Delta

Ryan Bennett
Surrey, British Columbia Sign Ryans' petition

The Province of B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations with the approval of Health Canada begun Gypsy Moth Spraying which uses Foray 48B. Although The Province claims the mix to be inert and organic, our studies conclude this mix is a potentially pathogenic bacteria BTK and includes unknown, potentially toxic chemicals. The label clearly states; Foray 48B is not for human contact either direct or by drift and to keep out of the reach of children, pregnant women, and the elderly.

The Province of B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operationsand the City of Surrey is poisoning the residents of Surrey and Delta.

We now have over 1,200 documented allergic reactions to this mix but Health Canada has chosen not to step in and investigate.

On April 20th, 2015 Greg Bethel, Media Relations for The Ministry, in a statement to concerned residents stated that the Gypsy Moth Spraying will continue on Monday April 27, 2015 and that Health Canada has approved this pesticide safe, however he also offers a health advisory to, during spray times, to keep your doors locked, your windows closed, and to stay inside.

We the people of Surrey and Delta want to know how this is a congruent message with the health and safety of its residents.

There is a long history of precedent being set, stopping the GMS (Gypsy Moth Spraying). In fact, In 1996, the BC Environmental Appeal Board (EAB) stopped the spraying in New Westminster and two years later in Victoria because it caused health reactions. These included skin rash and other immune, allergic and sensitization responses such as dry, itchy skin; red, burning eyes; dry, sore throat; cough and tightness in the chest.

The Board concluded that children were at greater risk from the spray than the general population.

The board has also concluded that there are more safe measures to take like trapping the gypsy moth and if left alone, their impact would be insignificant.

Although the focus of the spraying is on BTK being a safe bacteria, which the City of Surrey, Province of B.C. and Health Canada can claim is safe, it is in fact the Foray 48B mix, along with numerous undisclosed ingredients that has the impact on human health.

We ask that the Ministry of Forests cease and desist all Gypsy Moth Spraying, and we request that Health Canada pause this campaign in order to conduct a thorough investigation around these health complaints.

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