Permits; Applications, Issuances, etc.: Pesticide Experimental Use

The commenter opposes the proposed pesticide experimental use permit for the release of Wolbachia-infested mosquitoes by Google in Florida and California. They argue that the government should not approve the experiment without first conducting a widespread public awareness campaign to obtain informed consent from the residents of the affected states.

The commenter opposes the issuance of the pesticide experimental use permit for releasing modified mosquitoes. They argue that there is insufficient information on long-term effects and that the community lacks informed consent regarding potential dangers.

A private citizen opposes the issuance of a pesticide experimental use permit, arguing that it subjects the public to experimentation without informed consent. The commenter expresses concerns regarding the potential for unintended ecological consequences and the inability to recall released insects once they are in the environment.

A high school biotechnology student expresses concern regarding the lack of community input and public voting on the proposed release of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes. The commenter argues that the government should educate residents on the risks and benefits and allow them to vote on whether to permit the project in their homes.