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To Spray or not To Spray

By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, October 23, 2007.

This year, mosquito pools in Newton, Freemont, Brentwood and Kingston have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, more commonly known as Triple E. Due to this, these towns and many others have engaged in pesticide spraying - and the spraying has engaged communities in a debate over its effectiveness. We look at the complicated, confusing and sometimes controversial issue of spraying for Triple E.

Guests

  • Dr. Jason Stull, Public Health Veterinarian for the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
  • Pam Schnepper, Senior Toxicologist for the Environmental Health Program at the Department of Environmental Services
  • Maggie Hassan, Democratic Senator from Exeter, Senate President Pro Tem and Chair of the Arbovirus Task Force.

We'll Also Hear From

  • Steve Weber, Wildlife Division Chief for NH Fish and Game
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