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KC Vector Control plane is flying over my house spraying
As I sit here I have heard that plane fly overhead a minimum of four times, spraying that 'harmless' chemical to kill mosquitoes. I did not take precautions against this chemical as we were supposed to be about 3 miles from the target area, with no wind drift.. This chemical is not harmless as the Californian article, and the radio new stations have said (by the way, I was a PCA at a nursery, and have used pesticides with pyrethrin).
The article in The Californian has these quotes... "Jonah said pyrethrin is not a health threat to people and is approved by the EPA." and "The chemical, if used properly, should not be a concern to property, pets, wildlife and the environment, according to a news release from the county health department." Here is the specimen label for the product being used: http://www.automist.com/pdf... Note the Environmental Hazards note at the bottom left of the label. How many koi ponds have been sprayed, including mine? If my koi are floating dead because they suffocated from the oil that coated my pond, the Vector District will be getting a bill for $3000. from me. I have valuable koi, and I will not absorb the loss. The liability falls on the Vector District for not issuing a warning to pond owners. I hope that all the ponds in Bakersfield escaped this assault! 17 comments from 8 users
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posted by
sagefever
on Aug 9, 2007 at 10:19 PM
http://people.bakersfield.c... Sorry if you did not cover your pond~the fish are probably goners~not a lot of warning,your right,bees apparently are also adversely affected.
posted by
PatFeelsAngst
on Aug 9, 2007 at 11:28 PM
In a somewhat fortuitous turn of events I went outside for my nightly bike ride wondering if id see them spray and/or if id get sprayed. Within seconds of walking out the door a plane came buzzing overhead like it was making strafing runs on ze germans. I stood there waiting for a mist to hit me and didnt see or feel anything at all. My skin hasnt melted off yet so I guess im alright.
posted by
NancyII
on Aug 10, 2007 at 07:29 AM
My fish are on a covered porch at the edge. Guess I'd better go out and see it they survived. The water is murkey so I have to wait til they come to the surface when I feed them. I don't like fish but I've had these guys for years..they'd better be ok. Speaking of. My old pond was clear but this one is murkey. What would cause that? Too much sun? posted by
KathyBates
on Aug 10, 2007 at 11:53 AM
We were given enough time to prepare.. It was in the newspaper and on tv. Everyone should have been prepared. In or out of the area to be sprayed. Weather is unpredictable.
posted by
sagefever
on Aug 10, 2007 at 11:54 AM
That and debris falling into it,decay is murky..enough plants?
posted by
ThePulse
on Aug 10, 2007 at 11:56 AM
How are your fish today? Did they make it?
posted by
pamg
on Aug 10, 2007 at 12:01 PM
This is the same stuff that you use on your kids heads to get rid of lice. If people will put it on their children, I don't see why everybody's suddenly so worried about having it sprayed in an amount less than one ounce per acre. Just about anything can be toxic in large enough amounts, and if used improperly....even water. posted by
YGH
on Aug 10, 2007 at 12:13 PM
I have dogs and a child.. I still have them all in perfect health. What are people worried about?
I think its bogus that so many people threaten to sue over something that the people in charge thought if it would be dangerous or not. Everyone is so sue happy.. get over it. posted by
psalm117
on Aug 10, 2007 at 11:20 PM
There was no problems with the fish, and the 4am partial water change did not hurt either.. They are in a 1300 gallon pond, with excellent filtration and a shade structure overhead. Water quality is of the utmost importance, and the filtration system I have did the job.
Had this application been oil based instead of water based, it would likely have been a different result. YGH, If you had something of value, and the destruction of it was caused by the actions of a governmental agency, would you 'get over it'? By the way, I have never sued, and did not imply that I would have. Only hold the party responsible for the cost of the loss. Pamg, Insecticides have a long history of complications when applied both correctly and incorrectly. I have sprayed an insecticide with such a small dosage, and with proper OSHA equipment, and still felt tingling sensations. Both organic and synthetic pesticides need to have proper preparation and application. I love my country, but I do not take for gospel everything the government says. Do you remember the government's 'harmless' insecticidal droplets sprayed over parts of the Bay Area in the early 80's to combat the Mediterranean Fruit Fly? It destroyed the paint on my car, and many, many more. Saturated fats used to be called a beneficial vitamin by the government. It's a healthy thing not to have absolute trust in the government. NancyII, Poor water clarity is caused has numerous causes. Is it green murky with free algae, or chunky murky, with suspended organics, or brown murky from Peat in the filter, runoff from roof or landscaping? Once you determine which one, you can address it, and start to enjoy the pond again. If you can somehow contact me, I can help clean it up! Ehagedorn, the are happy, thanks for asking! posted by
sagefever
on Aug 10, 2007 at 11:26 PM
I am glad those fish are ok~that shade,filtration did the job.
posted by
psalm117
on Aug 11, 2007 at 05:47 AM
Thanks! Do you have a pond? My fish have such personality and I have taken as many safety measures to ensure their survival agaist any threats that are posed. I had a raccoon try to get a free dinner, but my dogs did what they are supposed to do. Way to go dogs!
posted by
NancyII
on Aug 11, 2007 at 06:14 AM
I checked them out the next morning and they were fine. This house has a covered porch and the pond sits on thevery edge of it with shrubs on two sides and the wall on another. I didn't have a way to put one in the ground so I bought a prefab from Lowes and just set it up. I put pots with plants around it to try to hide that black plastic. Even so, it gets some morning sun. When I set it up, I left it for almost two weeks before I put the fish in (as I did with the original in ground pond) and it turned murky right away even without the fish in it. It's not chunky, just green and not clear. Would algae eaters help?I read an article that said given the choice, the fish prefer the murky..maybe a defense mechanism. Out of the 13 I originally had at my old place (thank you egrets) two survived and they are like Mutt and Jeff. One is a lot bigger than the other. When I leave in the morning and close both doors, they start coming to the surface looking for their breakfast. Funny little critters, it's just too bad I can't see them.
posted by
KathyBates
on Aug 13, 2007 at 08:41 AM
I agree with YGH --- people worry too much.This is my favorite song, it tells a lot: Artist/Band: Covington Bucky
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