Pace University
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Where can I find published data on the effects of spraying Anvil on the following individuals:
a) adults or children with HIV?
b) adults or children with respiratory or allergic disorders/
c) adults or children with central nervous system disorders?
I would be particularly interested in the published data on safety or toxicity with doses being applied.
On the animal side, where can I find published data on: a) The effects of Anvil on - crows, robins, hawks, and other birds?
b) The effects of Anvil on fruits and vegetables (currently growing in homes and gardens?
c) The effects of Anvil on wildlife and fish?
These data would be helpful in assessing the risk benefit ratio of this insecticide.
THE READER SHOULD REALIZE AT THIS POINT THAT NO ONE CAN PROVIDE THE DATA REQUESTED BECAUSE IT DOESN'T EXIST.
WHAT EXISTS IS THE GENERAL STATEMENT FROM POLITICIANS AND OTHER AUTHORITIES THAT THE CHEMICAL IS SAFE AND POSES NO DANGER.
IF THAT IS TRUE WHY ARE THEY SPRAYING FROM 11:30 TO 4:30 AND WHY DO THEY TELL PEOPLE TO WASH OFF EXPOSED AREAS WITH WATER OR SOAP AND WATER.
CAN ANYONE GUARANTEE THAT THE TOMATOES I PICK FROM MY GARDEN ARE SAFE?
OF COURSE THEY CAN'T AND SPRAYING WILL CONTINUE BASED ON THE PRESENCE OF ONE OF THE MANY VIRUSES OCCURRING IN BIRDS AND MOSQUITOES THAT CAN CAUSE DISEASE.
P.S. Last summer the residents of NY City were told malathion was perfectly safe. This year they are not using it because of its inherent dangers - which have been known for years.
NY City is spraying with sumithrin (Anvil) in the year 2000 because?
Forget the fact that no info can be provided on the safety of its use in the general population of citizens being spraying in multiples of 1 or more spraying during the summer/fall season.
