Leno and Huffman Applaud Suspension of Aerial Spraying of Light Brown Apple Moth in Urban Areas
SACRAMENTO, CA—Assemblymembers Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) and Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) commended the announcement made today by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) that they would stop the planned aerial pesticide spraying in urban areas to control the light brown apple moth (LBAM). The announcement comes after months of legislative and grassroots efforts to stop the proposed spraying in the Bay Area and along the coast.
“This is welcome news and a great relief to people across the Bay Area,” stated Assemblyman Leno. “This wise decision is the result of months of grassroots public outcry from active and concerned people across the Bay Area and along the coasts who knew there was a better way. I applaud the administration for its actions today and will continue to monitor any developments, especially any spraying in ‘highly forested areas.’ This is a great example of how average citizens can come together, have their collective voices heard and affect statewide policy. I commend everyone who said ‘no way’ to the spray,” Leno said.