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Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Light Brown Apple Moth News

June 24, 2008: Moth controversy should teach state some vital lessons, Marin Independent-Journal

June 24, 2008: Op-ed: Dave Cavanaugh hopes science guides moth eradication, Watsonville Register-Pajaronian

June 20, 2008: State stops aerial pesticide spraying over neighborhoods, Santa Cruz Sentinel

June 20, 2008: California officials stop aerial spraying for moths, Mercury News

June 20, 2008: Aerial pesticide spraying over urban areas halted, Watsonville Register-Pajaronian

June 20, 2008: State suspends aerial moth spraying, Salinas Californian

June 20, 2008: Editorial: Agriculture department must listen to public, Monterey Herald

June 20, 2008: STATE CANCELS MOTH SPRAYING, Monterey Herald

June 20, 2008: Lawsuits, Legislation, and Pressure by Throngs of Californians Stop Aerial Pesticide Spray, California Progress Report

June 20, 2008: State Decides on New Plan to Stop Moth, New York Times

June 19, 2008: Another lawmaker speaks out on spraying, santa Cruz Sentinel

June 19, 2008: Is cure for apple moth worse than the disease?, Watsonville Register-Pajaronian

June 19, 2008: Anti-Spray Resolution Goes to Full State Senate, Berkeley Daily Planet

June 18, 2008: Sonoma Valley eradication plans halted pending review of impact on endangered species, Santa Rosa Press Democrat

June 18, 2008: Lawmakers Question USDA About Moth Spraying, CBS-5

June 18, 2008: City of Capitola opposes moth spraying, Santa Cruz Sentinel 

June 17, 2008: Migden A No-Show For Own Apple Moth Resolution, NBC-11

June 17, 2008: 'Twist-tie' program in Sonoma to combat moth suspended, San Francisco Chronicle

June 12, 2008: State vows to ensure moth spraying is safe, San Francisco Chronicle

June 11, 2008: Op-Ed: Chorus growing louder to stop the spray, Marin Independent-Journal

June 11, 2008: Marin Group Opposed To Apple Moth Spraying Releases Health Hazard Report, CBS-5

June 10, 2008: Experts Say Apple Moth Spraying May Be About Trade, CBS-5

June 10, 2008: LBAM Legislation Approved by Assembly, California Farmer.com

June 9, 2008: State ag czar says moth infestation not in Yuba-Sutter yet, Marysville Appeal-Democrat

June 8, 2008: Famous Marin bands raise awareness of moth spraying at concert, Marin Independent-Journal

June 7, 2008: Battle over apple moth heats up, Trading Markets.com

June, 6, 2008: Aerial spray opponents send alerts to doctors, Marin Independent-Journal 

June 5, 2008: Fremont joins opposition to moth spray plan, Fremont Argus

June 5, 2008: Twist ties will be used to eradicate apple moth, Petaluma Argus-Courier

June 2, 2008: Scientists Argue Apple Moth Spray Plan Won't Work, NBC-11

May 31, 2008: Reedley Says OK to Spray Bay Area, Berkeley Daily Planet

May 31, 2008: Moth Spraying Opponents March On Golden Gate Bridge, KTVU/Ch.2

May 30, 2008: Environmental bills on moth spraying moves on, San Francisco Chronicle

Mary 30, 2008: CA Legislature Working Against the Clock in Sacto

May 30, 2008: Assembly wants EIR before apple moth spraying resumes, San Jose Mercury News

May 30, 2008: Moth spray opponents release study by Marin County doctor, Salinas Californian 

May 30, 2008: State responds to moth spray opponents' study, Salinas Californian 

May 30, 2008: Questions remain about moth spraying, Marin Independent-Journal

May 30, 2008: Scientists Speak Out Against Calif. Moth Spraying, CBS/5-TV

May 30, 2008: Council votes to block apple moth spraying, Fremont Bulletin

May 30, 2008: State to discuss moth plan, Sonoma News

May 29, 2008: San Bruno takes stand sgainst aerial moth spraying, San Mateo County Times 

May 28, 2008: Opponents of Moth Aerial Spray Program Say There are Economic Impacts, Mid-County Post

May 25, 2008: Capitola to state lawmakers: Rein in CDFA, San Jose Mercury 

May 23, 2008: Maldonado: Apple moth poses economic threat, Scotts Valley Press-Banner

May 23, 2008: Huffman's bill on apple moth spraying advances, Marin Independent-Journal

May 22, 2008: UC Davis analyst finds gaps in LBAM environmental assessment, Monterey County Weekly

May 21, 2008: Leading Assembly candidates oppose apple moth spraying, Watsonville Register-Pajaronian

May 20, 2008: Op-ed by Albany Mayor : Why the Schwarzenegger Administration is Wrong About Spraying Californians, California Progress Report

May 20, 2008: Capitola may take stand against moth spraying, Mercury News

May 16, 2008: Op-ed by Sec'y of Food and Ag, California Progress Report

May 16, 2008: Op-ed by John Russo: A New Strategy to Permanently Halt Light-brown Apple Moth Spraying, California Progress Report

May 16, 2008: Brown Moth Triggers Sonoma Vineyard Quarantine, Wine Spectator

May 15, 2008: Op-ed by John Laird: Moth Raises quarantine questions, sends us to civics class, Good Times Newsweekly

May 13, 2008: Judge halts aerial spraying for apple moth, Monterey Herald

May 13, 2008: Monterey judge orders halt to moth spraying until full study is conducted, Santa Cruz Sentinel

May 13, 2008: Judge halts moth spraying in Monterey County, San Francisco Chronicle

May 12, 2008: Judge halts moth spray in Monterey County, Salinas Californian

May 10, 2008: Mothers march protests moth spraying, Marin Independent-Journal

May 9, 2008: Pelosi quizzes governor on moths, Marin Independent-Journal

May 9, 2008: Judge takes up spraying issue, Monterey Herald

May 9, 2008: Moth spraying is in Monterey County judge's hands, Salinas Californian

May 8, 2008: Residents, growers join fight against apple moth, Santa Rosa Press Democrat

May 8, 2008: Sonoma council puts up 'no-spray' sign, Santa Rosa Press Democrat

May 8, 2008: Squidfry, Monterey County Weekly

May 7, 2008: Moth-spraying fight goes to Washington, Marin Independent-Journal

May 7, 2008: Pacifica joins moth spraying opposition, San Mateo County Times

May 6, 2008: Sticky questions at moth meeting, Monterey Herald

May 6, 2008: Experts say traps alone can't stop moth's spread in California, Santa Cruz Sentinel

May 6, 2008: Apple moth quarantine around Sonoma, San Francisco Chronicle

May 5, 2008: Experts say traps alone can't stop moth's spread in Calif, Associated Press

May 5, 2008: Pheromone-laced twist ties applied to combat moth in Santa Clara County: San Jose Mercury News

April 30, 2008: Anti-spray activists confront Maria Shriver in Corte Madera, Marin Independent-Journal

April 30, 2008: Editorial: Pelosi and the moth spraying, SF Bay Guardian 

April 29, 2008: Opinion: Down to earth alternative to aerial spraying, San Francisco Chronicle

April 29, 2008: Migden's Moratorium On Moth Spraying Passes Senate Committee, CBS-5

April 29,2008: Parents protest to stop moth sprayings, KGO-TV

April 28, 2008: Editorial: Test before spraying, Contra Costa Times

April 28, 2008: Editorial: No apple moth spraying – yet, SF Chronicle

April 27, 2008: Editorial: Halting spraying was a tough but necessary move, San Jose Mercury News

April 27, 2008: Spraying and common sense, Marin Independent-Journal

April 25, 2008: Editorial: Settle apple moth debate with science, Monterey Herald

April 25, 2008: Santa Cruz moth spraying halted, Salinas Californian

April 25, 2008:  Judge stops moth spraying in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Sentinel

April 25, 2008: State puts moth spraying on hold, Monterey Herald

April 25, 2008:  Judge orders halt to spraying for moth, SF Chronicle

April 25, 2008: California Holds Off on Crop-Spraying Plan, New York Times

April 25, 2008: Judge halts aerial spraying against moth, Register-Pajaronian

April 25, 2008:  Judge bans state aerial spray program, Scotts Valley Press-Banner

April 25, 2008:  The Moth-Ban Prophecies, The Grist

April 25, 2008:  Op-ed:  Light Brown Apple Moth Spraying Inspires Strong Gubernatorial Action and Robust Legislative Package, CA Progress Report

April 21, 2008: Non-aerial solution to moth requires quick action in Marin, Marin Independent-Journal

April 20, 2008: Editorial: Look past Sacramento for moth mess, Monterey Herald

April 18, 2008: Laird weighs in after moth report fracas, Scotts Valley Banner

April 18, 2008: Councilman disputes spray data, Monterey Herald

April 18, 2008: Marin fears economic damage from apple moth, Marin Independent-Journal

April 18, 2008: Op-ed: Oakland City Atty: Read the Label and Conduct an Environmental Review Before Spraying, CA Progress Report

April 18, 2008: Alameda joins other cities in area calling for moratorium, Mercury News

April 18, 2008: Monterey County still divided over apple moth spray, Register-Pajaronian

April 18, 2008: Op-ed: Cooperation, not silence, key to moth solution, Register-Pajaronian

April 18, 2008: Assembly committee forwards two bills about apple moth, Register-Pajaronian

April 16, 2007: KGO-TV report on LBAM legislation (Video Clip)

April 14, 2008: Op-ed: State's illness report dangerous, Oakland Tribune

April 14, 2008: Editorial: Report should put rest to moth spray concern, Monterey Herald

April 12, 2008: Moth Spraying's Impact Worries Some, Associated Press

April 12, 2008: Op-ed: More moans and groans over pheromones, Register-Pajaronian

April 11, 2008: Moth Spin continues, SF Bay Guardian

April 11, 2008: Spraying to fight moth in Calif. could have economic impacts, SF Chronicle

April 11, 2008: Health link between pesticide spray, people unknown, Mercury News

April 11, 2008: State can't establish link between spray, illness, Monterey Herald

 April 11, 2008: No link in moth spraying, illnesses, Salinas Californian

April 11, 2008: Health experts can't link spraying to illness, SF Chronicle

April 11, 2008: State study inconclusive on health effects of proposed pheromone, Oakland Tribune

April 10, 2008: Farr challenges moth's labeling, Monterey Herald 

April 10, 2008: Right & Wrong, Good Times Newsweekly

April 8, 2008: City [of San Francisco] may oppose apple moth spraying, SF Examiner

April 8, 2008: Strawberry harvest in full swing, Santa Cruz Sentinel

April 7, 2008: Health problems reported after aerial spraying, SF Chronicle

April 7, 2008: State should rethink its moth spraying strategy, Marin Independent Journal

April 5, 2008: Kevin Hoffman: Need to put money where our moth is, Monterey Herald

April 4, 2008: Richmond joins coalition against moth-spraying, Mercury News

April 4, 2008: Proposed spraying triggers opposition from community, Mercury News

April 4, 2008: As We See It: Dueling scientists on LBAM, Santa Cruz Sentinel

April 3, 2008: Fight against LBAM may include insecticide goo and stingerless wasps, Santa Cruz Sentinel

April 2, 2008: State refutes UCSC researchers' moth report, Santa Cruz Sentinel

April 2, 2008: Group criticizes UCSC report on apple moth, Monterey Herald

April 2, 2008: Scientists narrow down pheromones in field trials, Register-Pajaronian

April 2, 2008: Moth Eradication Lessons from New Zealand, Part 1, Mid-County Post

April 1, 2008: USDA schedules national survey to track invasive moth, San Francisco Chronicle

April 1, 2008: April Fools: How one small town dealt with the dreaded light brown apple moth, Monterey Herald

March 30, 2008: Op-ed by A.G. Kawamura, Santa Cruz Sentinel

March 28, 2008: Laird calls on state for moth-spray answers, Scotts Valley Press Banner

March 28, 2008: Sonoma records first LBAM find, Western Farm Press

March 28, 2008: Light brown apple moth fight heads to court, Santa Cruz Sentinel

March 27, 2008: Op-ed by John Laird, Good Times Newsweekly

March 27, 2008: Op-ed by Larry Bragman, Marin Independent Journal

March 25, 2008: U.S., Mexico review moth regulations, Monterey Herald

March 25, 2008: State dept. places Carpinteria under ag quarantine, Santa Maria Times

March 24, 2008: Light Brown Apple Moth quarantine area created in Santa Barbara County, Salinas Californian

March 24, 2008: Growers: Moth plan a PR disaster, Register-Pajaronian

March 23, 2008: El Cerrito showing concern about moth spraying, Contra Costa Times

March 19, 2008: Mexico refuses Central Coast strawberries, Santa Cruz Sentinel

March 19, 2008: Mexico produce ban worries Central Coast strawberry growers, Monterey Herald

March 19, 2008: State ag chief says public misinformed about moth spraying, Monterey Herald

March 19, 2008: State ag secretary plays defense on light brown apple moth, Santa Cruz Sentinel

March 19, 2008: Supervisors reject aerial spraying of moth pest, Marin Independent Journal

March 18, 2008: Laird weighs in after moth report fracas, Scotts Valley Banner

March 18, 2008: Engineers Question Moth Spray Safety Claims, Monterey Herald

March 18, 2008: Marin fears economic damage from apple moth, Marin Independent Journal

March 18, 2008: Op-ed by Oakland City Atty: Read the Label and Conduct an Environmental Review Before Spraying, California Progress Report

March 18, 2008: Alameda joins other cities in area calling for moratorium

March 18, 2008: Deal for promoting spraying defended, Monterey Herald  

March 18, 2008: CDFA officials to meet with farmers, Santa Cruz Sentinel

March 17, 2008: Rebuttals and counterarguments — pheromone debate persists, Register-Pajaronian

March 17, 2008: Entomologist, ag official rebut report critical of spraying of pheromones, Register-Pajaronian

March 17, 2008: Don't spray Piedmont, official says, Oakland Tribune

March 17, 2008: Light brown apple moth spraying to cover most of county, Santa Cruz Sentinel

March 17, 2008: Moth fallout leads committee to pass two bills, SF Chronicle

March 16, 2008: Hundreds gather to oppose moth spraying, KGO-TV 

March 16, 2008: Moth Bills, Moth Balls, SF Bay Guardian

March 16, 2008: EB Parks opposes aerial spraying for moth, Mercury News

March 16, 2008: CBS 5 Investigates: Is Apple Moth Really A Risk?

March 16, 2008: Op-ed by Mike Lynberg: Simple reasons to stop the spray, SF Chronicle

March 16, 2008: Op-ed by AG Kawamura: Moths and misinformation, SF Chronicle

March 16, 2008: Moth Eradication Lessons from New Zealand, Part 2, Mid-County Post

March 16, 2008: Gov. okays moth spraying, despite concern, KGO-TV

March 16, 2008: S.F. supervisors oppose moth spraying, SF Chronicle

March 16, 2008: Alameda City Council says no to moth spraying, Oakland Tribune

March 16, 2008: City asked to take stand in growing opposition to moth spray, Pacifica Tribune

March 16, 2008: A moth strategy that is worth a try, Marin Independent Journal

March 16, 2008: As We See It: Spraying: More than bad PR, Santa Cruz Sentinel

March 15, 2008: State goes on light brown apple moth counter-offensive, Santa Cruz Sentinel

March 15, 2008: Study cites alternative to spraying, Contra Costa Times

March 15, 2008: State swats moth finding, Salinas Californian

March 15, 2008: State bug expert blasts report on light brown apple moth, Monterey Herald

March 14, 2008: Laird introduces moth resolution, Santa Cruz Sentinel

March 14, 2008: Opposition mounts to moth spraying, Scotts Valley Press Banner

March 14, 2008: County farm bureau backs moth spray, Monterey Herald

March 14, 2008: Huffman wants spraying postponed, Marin Independent Journal

March 14, 2008: Monterey County farmers urge eradication of light brown apple moth, Salinas Californian

March 13, 2008: The Spray that won’t go away, Monterey County Weekly

March 13, 2008: LBAM threat questioned; state warns of tighter restrictions, Santa Cruz Sentinel

March 13, 2008: Canada, Mexico limit ag imports from apple moth areas, Register-Pajaronian

March 13, 2008: New Zealand ag officials say natural predators there keep light brown apple moth in check, Monterey Herald

March 13, 2008: California Certified Organic Farmers pulls moth spray support

March 12, 2008: AP Exclusive: Moth-spraying public relations contract questioned

March 12, 2008: California’s approach to moth Eradication faces major hurdles, Mid-County Post

March 12, 2008: State lawmakers Aim Bills at Slowing Aerial Spraying, Mid-County Post

March 12, 2008: Invasive Procedures, Metro Santa Cruz

March 12, 2008: Bye-Bye Blue, Metro Santa Cruz

March 12, 2008: Contra Costa skeptical of moth spraying, ABC7-TV

March 12, 2008: Contra Costa supervisors back off spraying debate, Contra Costa Times

March 12, 2008: McGlashan targets moth spraying plan, Marin Independent Journal

March 12, 2008: Growers face stricter apple moth rules, Salinas Californian

March 11, 2008: Organic farming group renounces pro-spray moth stance, Santa Cruz Sentinel

March 11, 2008: Moratorium sought on Calif. spraying for apple moth, Santa Cruz Sentinel

March 11, 2008: Pressure builds against state’s pheromone spraying, Register-Pajaronian

March 11, 2008: East Bay Leaders Address Concerns Over Aerial Insect Assault, NBC11

March 11, 2008: Apple Moth Issues Fly at State Capital, KCBA

March 11, 2008: Report Disputes Need To Spray for Moth, Berkeley Daily Planet

March 11, 2008: Apple moth spray plan draws Capitol protesters, Oakland Tribune

March 11, 2008: Critics of aerial moth spraying cite health concerns, Oakland Tribune

March 11, 2008: Residents invited to meeting about spraying for brown apple moth, Mercury News

March 10, 2008: Arboretum director, CDFA part ways over pheromones, Register-Pajaronian

March 10, 2008: Zeal for biocontrol leads nurseryman to New Zealand, Register-Pajaronian

March 10, 2008: Apple Moth Isn't a Threat, NBC-11

March 9, 2008: Op-Ed by Bill Monning, Santa Cruz Sentinel

March 9, 2008: Op-Ed by Robert Lieber, Marin Independent Journal

March 8, 2008: Report says apple moth no danger, Salinas California

March 8, 2008: Report rejects state use of pheromones, Register-Pajaronian

March 8, 2008: Pesticide maker owned by political donor, SF Chronicle

March 8, 2008: Moth protest rally and hearing, SF Bay Guardian

March 8, 2008: Apple moth may not be so dangerous, Modesto Bee

March 7, 2008: Is the Moth Menace overstated?, SF Bay Guardian

March 7, 2008: Oakland may sue state to prevent moth spraying, Oakland Tribune

March 7, 2008: Report says moth isn't so dangerous, questions Calif spray plan, Associated Press

March 5, 2008: San Francisco officials resist plans to use aerial spraying, SF Bay Guardian

March 5, 2008: Organic farmers manage to produce crops every year without dumping chemicals on them, SF Bay Guardian 

March 5, 2008: Oakland Weighs Legal Options to Stop State Plans to Spray Moths, Berkeley Daily Planet

March 5, 2008: Light brown apple moth found, Sonoma News

March 5, 2008: 'Twist ties' placed in San Rafael to combat invasive moth, Marin Independent Journal

March 4, 2008: Light brown apple moth found in Sonoma County, Capital Press

March 4, 2008: Activists blast moth spraying, Marin Independent Journal

March 4, 2008: County residents quiet about anti-moth spraying, San Mateo County Daily Journal

March, 4, 2008: Lawsuits & Legislation Could Halt Apple Moth Spraying, KRON4-TV

March 1, 2008: Light brown apple moth found in Sonoma County, Mercury News

March, 1, 2008: Dreaded apple moth discovered in Sonoma, Santa Rosa Press Democrat

February 25, 2008: Plan to spray pesticide sparking health debate, Tri-Valley Herald

February 24, 2008: Moth bills would restore balance between public, bureaucracy, Monterey Herald editorial

February 23, 2008: Bill package targets light brown apple moth issues, Santa Cruz Sentinel

February 23, 2008: Bills target apple moth spraying, Register-Pajaronian

February 23, 2008: Bills target pesticide use in California, KTVU/Ch. 2
 
February 23, 2008: State pest response brings bills, Salinas Californian
 
February 23, 2008: Pesticide use debated, Vacaville Reporter

February 23, 2008: Pesticide spray sparks debate, Oakland Tribune

February 23, 2008: Lawmakers want state to drop spraying plan, Mercury News
 
February 23, 2008: Aerial spraying plan has foul odor to some, Contra Costa Times

February 15, 2008: State plans Bay Area pesticide spraying, San Francisco Chronicle

February 15, 2008: Pesticide spraying plan sparks outcry, Marin Independent Journal

February 15, 2008: Light brown apple moth spraying resumes June 1, Santa Cruz Sentinel

February 15, 2008: Moth-fighting pheromone spraying to begin June 1, Register Pajaronian

February 15, 2008: D-Day plans for apple moth laid out, Central Valley Business Times

February 15, 2008: Release of stingless wasps in Carmel, Marina, Seaside latest strategy in fighting apple moth, Monterey Herald

February 15, 2008: Public hearing set on apple moth spraying, Carmel Pine Cone

February 13, 2008: City stands against apple moth spray, Santa Cruz Sentinel

February 12, 2008: Moth eradication efforts delayed, Capitol Press

January 5, 2008: Moth spraying leads to health complaints, Salinas Californian

January 5, 2008: Group alleges hundreds got sick after moth spraying, Santa Cruz Sentinel

January 4, 2008: Moth spray complaints detailed in report, Monterey Herald

January 4, 2008: After moth spraying, state received hundreds of illness reports, Monterey Herald

January 2, 2008: Godzilla vs. Mothra, San Francisco Bay Guardian

December 30, 2007: 2007 Newsmaker of the Year: Moth had county atwitter, Santa Cruz Sentinel

December 26, 2007: Method of Madness: Santa Cruz organic farmers take issue with the state's handling of the light brown apple moth infestation, Metro Santa Cruz

December 25, 2007: Moth Spraying Opponents Brace to Fight Next Round of Spraying in New Year, Mid-County Post

December 20, 2007: A deathless dead-end, Good Times Newsweekly

December 20, 2007: Light brown apple moth found at SC garden center, Santa Cruz Sentinel

December 18, 2007: Moth Spraying Opponents Brace to Fight Next Round of Spraying in New Year, the Valley Post

November 21, 2007: Federal judge dismisses moth spraying lawsuit against stateSanta Cruz Sentinel

November 21, 2007: Federal judge dismisses Santa Cruz moth-spraying lawsuit, Mercury News

November 21, 2007: Federal judge rejects spray suit, Monterey Herald

November 20, 2007: Bird deaths in Santa Cruz continue to dumbfound experts - moth spray not to blame, Santa Cruz Sentinel

November 20, 2007: Federal judge to hear more moth testimony today in San Jose, Santa Cruz Sentinel

November 20, 2007: State defends moth spraying, Salinas Californian

November 19, 2007: Study absolves CheckMate of spray illness, Monterey Herald

November 18, 2007: Herald Editorial: Why lack of disclosure?

November 18, 2007: Ask the Bugman: State responds to criticism of its aerial spraying, San Francisco Chronicle

November 15, 2007: Moth Pheromone products’ health impacts are still uncertain, Monterey County Weekly

November 15, 2007: Pheromone spraying aimed at wiping out the light brown apple moth may be fruitless, Monterey Weekly

November 15, 2007: Moth advisory committee convenes, Monterey Herald

November 15, 2007: The Ticker: Bottoms and Nozzles Up, Good Times Newsweekly

November 13, 2007: First round of spraying complete, Monterey Herald

November 13, 2007: Apple moth spraying over for now, Salinas Californian

November 12, 2007: Environmental groups split over use of pheromones, Register-Pajaronian

November 12, 2007: Spraying for moth finished in Santa Cruz until February, Mercury News

November 12, 2007: Moth spray pilots unnerved by light, Monterey Herald

November 11, 2007: Op-ed: Moth also a threat to plants, animals, Monterey Herald

November 10, 2007: State: Spraying likely done for now, Santa Cruz Sentinel

November 10, 2007: Ask the Bugman: Spraying for light brown apple moth is raising health concerns, SF Chronicle

November 9, 2007: State sprays Santa Cruz County for apple moth, Santa Cruz Sentinel

November 9, 2007: Fog lifts, pesticide sprayed in coastal communities to wipe out crop-eating moth, Mercury News

November 7, 2007: Scientist says moth can't be eradicated, Monterey Herald

November 7, 2007: Moth spraying grounded again, Santa Cruz Sentinel

November 7, 2007: Moth spraying in SV depends on weather, Scotts Valley Press-Banner

November 7, 2007: Weather Halts Moth Spraying For Third Night, KSBW-TV

November 6 , 2007: Lawsuit rejected; spraying set to go, Monterey Herald

November 6, 2007: Public provided with protective masks, Register-Pajaronian

November 6 , 2007: Residents not given adequate notice of spraying, Register-Pajaronian

November 6, 2007: Federal judge won't halt spraying, Monterey Herald

November 6, 2007: Poor Weather Halts Moth Spraying For Second Night, KSBW-TV

November 6, 2007: Rancor Over Pesticide Spraying In California, Chemical and Engineering News

November 5, 2007: Fog delays new round of moth spraying, Monterey Herald

November 4, 2007: Moth-spraying canceled due to dense fog, could resume Monday, Mercury News

November 4, 2007: N. County quiet over spraying, Monterey Herald

November 3, 2007: Public urged to report health effects from spraying, Register-Pajaronian

November 3, 2007: Pheromones used in eradication of variety of agricultural pests, Capital Press

November 3, 2007: A few areas got extra spray, Monterey Herald

November 3, 2007: Residents urged to report pheromone-spray-related illness, Salinas Californian

November 2, 2007: Pilots Mistakenly Spray Outside Zones, KSBW-TV

November 2, 2007: KSBW-TV Editorial: Spraying On In Santa Cruz!

November 2, 2007: More Moth Spraying Planned, KSBW-TV

November 2, 2007: Editorial: Getting it wrong, Carmel Pine Cone

November 2, 2007: Judge denies request to stop aerial spraying, Santa Cruz Sentinel

November 2, 2007: Judge clears state to spray moth-fighting pheromones in county, Register-Pajaronian

November 2, 2007: Light brown apple moth revives north-south gap, Register-Pajaronian

November 2, 2007: Moth spraying area reduced in North County, Monterey Herald

November 2, 2007: California Judge OKs Controversial Pesticide Spraying, Democracy Now

November 1, 2007: Judge clears path for aerial spraying to begin Sunday, Santa Cruz Sentinel

November 1, 2007: Judge allows moth pesticide spraying to start in Santa Cruz, San Jose Mercury News

November 1, 2007: Judge allows moth pesticide spraying to start in Santa Cruz, Associated Press

November 1, 2007: Santa Cruz Moth Spraying Hearing Delayed, The KSBW Channel

November 1, 2007: Santa Cruz: County Meets With Judge Over Moth Spraying, CBS5-TV

November 1, 2007: Apple Moth Debate Centers on Threats to Agriculture and Individuals, The Mid-County Post

November 1, 2007: A Small Insect Causes a Big Stir, The Mid-County Post

November 1, 2007: Mothra vs. Moose, Good Times Newsweekly

November 1, 2007: Eradication area increases for light brown apple moth, The Reporter.com

November 1, 2007: County's 9th apple moth found in Vallejo, Times Herald

October 29, 2007: Op-ed: Hats off to Kawamura during moth situation, Salinas Californian

October 26, 2007: Moth spraying goes smoothly, Monterey Herald

October 26, 2007: Spray forces earlier MPC football start, Monterey Herald

October 26, 2007: New round of spraying prompts same old complaints, Santa Cruz Sentinel

October 25, 2007: A Problem of Moth Size Proportions, City on a Hill Press

October 25, 2007: Officials, residents discuss spraying, Monterey Herald

October 25, 2007: No fuming over spraying, Salinas Californian

October 25, 2007: Spray What?, Monterey County Weekly

October 25, 2007: Fight or Flight, Monterey County Weekly

October 25, 2007: Return of Mothra, Good Times Newsweekly

October 25, 2007: Op-ed: Central Coast’s LBAM Jam, Good Times Newsweekly

October 24, 2007: Santa Cruz: City Retains Environmental Lawyer To Fight Moth Spraying, CBS5-TV

October 24, 2007: Questions Loom As Spraying to Resume, Associated Press

October 24, 2007: California News in Brief: Some residents flee, Mercury News

October 24, 2007: Moth spraying resumes today on Peninsula, Salinas Californian

October 24, 2007: Moth spraying resumes tonight on Peninsula, Monterey Herald

October 24, 2007: As We See It: It's time to allow spraying, Santa Cruz Sentinel

October 24, 2007: Santa Cruz votes to fight state's moth spraying in court, Santa Cruz Sentinel

October 24, 2007: Apple moth quarantine lifted in Napa, Napa Valley Register

October 23, 2007: Chemists say disputed pesticide generally safe, Santa Cruz Sentinel

October 23, 2007: Moth meetings planned this week in Salinas area, Salinas Californian

October 22, 2007: Governor Enters Apple Moth Battle, KSBW-TV

October 22, 2007: Spray ingredients released, Monterey Herald

October 22, 2007: Gov. orders resumption of disputed apple moth pesticide spraying, Mercury News

October 22, 2007: Gov: Resume Apple Moth Spraying, Associated Press

October 22, 2007: LBAM Spraying Debate Continues, KSBW-TV

October 21, 2007: Governor orders moth spray ingredients released, Santa Cruz Sentinel

October 21, 2007: Ban on Calif. Pesticide Spraying Lifted, Washington Post

October 21, 2007: Gov. orders resumption of disputed apple moth pesticide spraying, Mercury News

October 20, 2007: Judge OKs moth spraying, Salinas Californian

October 20, 2007: Suterra drops suit against Sentinel, Santa Cruz Sentinel

October 20, 2007: Judge lifts ban on Monterey moth spraying, Santa Cruz Sentinel

October 20, 2007: Spraying for apple moth will resume, Monterey Herald

October 20, 2007: Monterey judge lifts ban on spraying for moth, Los Angeles Times

October 19, 2007 - Spray ingredient called 'perfectly safe', Monterey Herald

October 19, 2007 - Judge poised to lift moth spraying ban, Santa Cruz Sentinel

October 19, 2007 - Suterra petitions judge again to seal record, Santa Cruz Sentinel

October 19, 2007 - As We See It: Spraying secrecy sends up suspicious cloud, Santa Cruz Sentinel 

October 19, 2007 - Santa Cruz officials face uphill battle to halt spraying here, Santa Cruz Sentinel

October 18, 2007: Confusion over moth-mix ingredients, Monterey Herald

October 18, 2007: Flying Right At the Issue, Monterey County Weekly

October 18, 2007: Suterra’s bid to conceal pesticide contents denied by judge, Santa Cruz Sentinel

October 18, 2007: Mothra, Good Times Newsweekly

October 18, 2007: Pesticide spurs free speech flap, LA Times

October 17, 2007: Editorial: Is too, is not, Monterey Herald

October 17, 2007: Monterey won't join moth spray lawsuit, Monterey Herald

October 17, 2007: