Comments for Maldonado: Apple moth poses economic threat at http://pressbanner.com , comment 1 to 4 out of 4 comments http://pressbanner.com Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:21:38 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://pressbanner.com/content/view/1282/42/#comment-950 Communication?! Is that all this is about? No. What we are having problems with is not communication but with state officials who rarely open their mouths without telling untruths. It is also about politicians who don't do their homework. If the citizens of the cities which have been and will be sprayed can learn about pheromones, then I think politicians might put in a little time on the subject also. Officials like Maldonado wrap themselves in a cloak of ignorance so they don't have to contradict someone who could help them politically. Oh, that describes Gov. Schwarzeneggar too, doesn't it? - Mary Anne Gaskins Mon, 26 May 2008 03:23:46 +0100 http://pressbanner.com/content/view/1282/42/#comment-948 I agree LBAM poses a economic treat but not the way you state. Our tourism and related businesses will suffer greatly if the aerial spraying resumes. It is clear to me that you are only listening to AG Kawamura and CDFA with the information you provide. I find when one is informed on LBAM, the truth becomes real and it is clear to see where the misinformation is being spread. It is coming from CDFA and AG Kawamura and to some extent, by you as you spout CDFA fears. I have seen 26 city councils and 3 county boards review all the issues with LBAM and independently come to their own determinations that aerial spraying must stop. Many more cities are following as they become informed. I would encourage voters to watch which representatives inform themselves, especially on LBAM, and if they continue to spout CDFA jargon, they must go at the next election. Aerial spraying is not about CDFA providing clear information, it is just plan wrong and people should never be sprayed. If Senator Maldonado really cared for us, he would inform himself and stand up against the CDFA program because after being informed, one clearly determines it is not right, not safe, not necessary and not effective. - Mike De Lay Sat, 24 May 2008 20:19:29 +0100 http://pressbanner.com/content/view/1282/42/#comment-940 It is easy to understand why Senator Maldonado feels LBAM is a major threat to crops because he has likely only received information from CDFA and USDA. It is sad to see that he has not taken the time to research beyond the Agency rhetoric which amounts to unfounded allegations. The published scientific literature is very clear on this subject; LBAM is not a moth of mass destruction as portrayed;it is easily controlled in agricultural settings; often times controls are not needed as treatments for other pests, such as codling moth also control LBAM; and there are many trading partners that require monitoring for other pests. In the world of pests, LBAM is a relative wimp. It is a bit disconcerting that Secretary Kawamura claims that LBAM has a ravenous appetite. Again, the scientific literature is clear. It is not. Biologically it is a superficial leaf roller that only nibbles, does not "attack" fruit and vegetable commodities, never destroys a crop; and and rarely causes significant economic damage. The only real example CDFA could produce as far as numbers go was a single batch of chardonnay grapes in 1992 negatively affected. Where is the devastation in any country where LBAM is endemic? There is none. Sadly, it is the CDFA and Secretary Kawamura directly, who has been the primary source of disinformation in this campaign, likely to defend access to the $90 million he took from the federal budget for an emergency two courts ruled did not exist. It would be nice for Senator Maldonado, as an advocate for agriculture would understand this. The farmers and California residents are equally victims of this misguided program. - Roy Upton Sat, 24 May 2008 00:38:49 +0100 http://pressbanner.com/content/view/1282/42/#comment-937 Sen. Abel Maldonado are you deaf? Have you notheard anything about the hard facts? The CDFA is not truthful and 2 Judges have not found the CDFA Guilty of violating the Law. When is Sen. Abel Maldonado up for re election? If he is not listening he has to go! >:( - ottis Fri, 23 May 2008 21:14:47 +0100