Calif legislators may curb pesticide spraying

A bill recently introduced in the California State Assembly would require the governor to declare a state of emergency before pesticides could be sprayed over cities, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

Concern over a pheromone sprayed to combat light brown apple moth (LBAM) prompted the legislation. LBAM is threatening nursery crops, particularly in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. If the legislation is passed it won't halt spraying planned for this summer. New measures would be enacted next year.

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