There have been various pesticides that have been properly…
“There have been various pesticides that have been properly tested, that have been registered and then have been used and later on they've been discoveredthat they can create harm, like in the case of this Oftanol that was being used here (in Sacramento, against the Japanese beetle). Now they find that it can cause problems at least to animals. So we stopped using it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Pesticides once deemed safe can later be found harmful to wildlife, prompting discontinuation.
In simple terms: Safety testing can miss long‑term effects.
Key Takeaway
Continuously reassess product safety.
Themes
environment
health
policy
regulation
Mood
cautious
responsible
Type
policy
environmental
When to use this quote
- agricultural planning
- public health
- regulatory review
Key Concepts
risk assessment
ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist for pest control?
- How can monitoring improve safety?
A Different Perspective
Economic impact on farmers may be significant.