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Session 1888 <br />June 2, 2003 <br /> <br />Yvonne Homeyer, 1508 Oriole, Brentwood (Webster Groves Nature Study <br />Society) cited CDC guidelines which included source reduction. She stated that <br />pesticides were the least efficient method and should only be used as a last <br />resort. She reiterated the health dangers of the active ingredient (premethrin). <br /> <br />Ann Earley, 1425 Bobolink Place, Brentwood (North American Butterfly <br />Association), maintained that although butterflies were not targeted, they were <br />among the pollinator victims. She supported integrated pest management <br />techniques. <br /> <br />Ed Mass, 8360 Cornell Avenue, supported a "no pesticide spraying" policy. He <br />stated that toxins break down the body's immunities to cancer and recommended <br />that Councilmembers read, Livin.q Downstream by Sandra Steingrave. He <br />suggested Council look into the products of Gardens Alive ( which sells safe, <br />non-toxic products) to meet City's needs. <br /> <br />John Chasnoff, 7475 Gannon Avenue, said he had been caught in a fogging and <br />was concerned about health effects on his family. He complained that Vector <br />Control didn't tell them when the spraying would take place and could not answer <br />their questions. He asked Council to make sure the public knew the spraying <br />schedule so residents can take precautions. <br /> <br />Eisa Steward, 8701 Delmar #3B,(attorney with Great Rivers Environmental Law <br />Center), proposed the establishment of a panel of citizens and experts who <br />would review data on the health effects on humans and animals, review non-toxic <br />methods to control mosquitoes, and conduct a massive public education <br />campaign. <br /> <br />Wilma Kennell, 1332 Purdue Avenue, reiterated the dangers to the eco-system <br />posed by chemicals used in spray and said they were already killing off beneficial <br />insects <br /> <br />Mary Jo Maroney, 7355 Lindell #203, asked the Council to consider the effect of <br />pesticide spraying might have on child development. <br /> <br />Don Fitz, 720 Harvard Avenue, stated that there was no evidence that spraying <br />reduced the actual number of West Nile virus cases. He asked that St. Louis <br />County be prevented from spraying. <br /> <br />Rebecca Wright, 6267 Delmar, 2E (Missouri Coalition for the Environment), <br />urged Council to cancel spraying and use integrated pest management <br />techniques instead. <br /> <br />Page 7 <br /> <br /> <br />