Full question:
Without knowing exactly which entity is responsible, but having been told that the USDA is conducting an insect eradication program (this spraying over a one year period of time without notification) for a fruit fly. How do we file the appropriate forms to gain a temporary restraining order against this activity which has hurt our health, our landscape, and our livelihood. I have both physical material and photography to back up my allegations. This work has been done in the wee hours after 1:00 am. I was told that this kind of activity runs on a chain of command basis. A cooperative contract so to speak. We are suffering. Both adults and young people have been diagnosed with conditions related to human exposure to Organophosphate pesticides plus GMO yeast, Plus various fungal elements used as mediators. I really do need to know how to proceed now.
- Category: Injunctions
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
In non-emergency situations, you should call in pesticide complaints to your County Agricultural Commissioner, who handles local pesticide use enforcement. You can get the number online (California Department of Food and Agriculture page opens in a new window) or by calling 1-87PestLine (1-877-378-5463). This free call will also connect you directly to the Commissioner’s office. A DPR handout (PDF, 557 kb) has more information about how to file a complaint. (Español, PDF, 524 kb)
If you cannot reach your County Department of Agriculture to file a complaint or you feel your complaint was not adequately investigated, ask to speak directly to your County Agricultural Commissioner, or you can call the Department of Pesticide Regulation, (916) 324-4100 or E-mail to CDPRWeb@cdpr.ca.gov.
If you have a question or complaint about a person or business that applied a pesticide, you can call your County Agricultural Commissioner (Opens in a new window) to ask questions or file a complaint. If the applicator is a DPR licensee, you can also call DPR’s Licensing and Certification Unit, at (916) 445-4038, E-mail.
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