From http://www.infowars.com/?p=4709
Air Force Sprays Mosquitoes
Nikki Buskey
Daily Comet
September 20, 2008
Editor’s note: Once again, the government exploits a natural disaster in order to violate Posse Comitatus and intrude on the lives of the American people.
If you see low-flying military aircraft in the skies over Terrebonne or Lafourche tonight, don’t worry, we’re not under attack – the mosquitoes are.
Standing water left after Hurricane Ike’s storm surge created an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes, according FEMA officials.
In order to combat the disease-carrying insects, the Air Force will use C-130 planes to spray for mosquitoes, similar to actions taken locally after hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
The spraying is necessary to prevent the possible spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile virus and other encephalitis that pose a threat to health and safety.
West Nile can cause health problems ranging from severe headache to brain swelling and eventual death.
The spraying will occur during the last two hours of daylight. According to the Department of Health and Hospitals, people can expect to see large, gray, low-flying aircraft flying 150 feet at or above ground level during the actual spraying, and the noise will be “fairly loud.”
The planes will be spraying a pesticide known as Dibrom, or NALED, commonly used in Louisiana to control emergency mosquito outbreaks. When used properly, it is nontoxic to humans, plants and animals, but can reduce the mosquito population by at least 90 percent.
The spray can be compared to “dropping liquid from a shot glass over a football field” and won’t “rain down” on residents, state officials said.
But if you want to avoid interaction with the insecticide, stay indoors during the spraying or wear long sleeves and pants.
All spraying will follow Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and is being managed by state health officials.
Beekeepers in the area should take protective measures to prevent damage to their hives. Both state and military entomologists will monitor all spray operations, including dosage.
Lafourche and Terrebonne are the first parishes to be sprayed Friday. Some parts of Grand Isle will also be sprayed.
On Saturday, Plaquemines Parish, the Lafitte area of Jefferson, and any leftover parts of Lafourche or Grand Isle will be sprayed. The crews will be in St. Mary and Iberia parishes Sunday.
1 comment:
Governor Jindal was correct to insist that the Centers of Disease Control and EPA insure that the health and rights of citizens and FEMA victims be protected.
I find the idea of FEMA using Military aircraft to spray a toxin nerve agent (DIBROM/NALED) over disaster survivors, who were exposed to formaldehyde in FEMA trailers, alarming.
These mosquito control missions over south Louisiana will use aircraft that are similar to what was used in Vietnam to spray Agent Orange.
Dibrom works well on controlling mosquitoes, but also kills any other insect and/or aquatic animals that it contacts. Product information states that exposure, even tiny amounts to skin and/or inhaled, can cause respiratory difficulties to individuals that have become sensitive due to exposure to other chemical agents, including formaldehyde. Within the targeted areas; thousands of Katrina/Rita survivors still call this area home.
• What heath effects can be expected to these victims who continue to suffer from the ill effects of formaldehyde and will now likely be exposed to Dibrom/Naled?
• Will required chemical Right-to-Know information be provided to residents have acquired respiratory complications?
• Will Local health care and first responders be trained to recognize symptoms of effects of toxic dibrom/naled and formaldehyde exposure?
• Did CDC approve of these missions?
• Is this just more poor FEMA planning or another assault on the diverse cultures of the Gulf Coast?
Gov. Bobby, thank you, for questioning FEMA’s profit over people policies.
Also see:
Warning labels on this product is clear about the dangers of this product.
http://www.amvac-chemical.com/dibromcon_labels.html
Dibrom/Naled
http://www.chem-tox.com/brevard/main.htm
http://www.wtv-zone.com/infchoice/naled.html
FORMALDEHYDE & FEMALDEHYDE
www.toxictrailers.com
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