Pesticides Spraying Continues

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Story Published: Jul 9, 2008 at 5:53 PM MST

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 10:56 PM MST

By Jennifer McGraw

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The issue at large was between organic farm growers and their neighbors.
If the farms were sprayed with pesticides the vegetable would be considered contaminated and no long organic, but if they didn't spray they may be more susceptible to West Nile.

Bob Sims: "What's more important? The vegetables or whatever they are getting out of there, or someone's health."

When I spoke with Mr Sims today he said:

Bob Sims: "We actually could come out in the yard. We still had a few mosquitoes, but nothing like what was there before."

Bingham County first stopped the spraying all together, but after several complaints from both sides they devised a plan.
They GPS'd the area and sprayed around the homes.

I caught up with another local organic farmer and she was happy with the decision to spray around her home and garden.

Mickey Theil: "I'm happy about it because they respected our wishes and we respect our neighbors wishes."

Other neighbors say the mosquitoes were worse than ever this year and they needed to be sprayed, but some are still hesitant

Jan Mecham: "I understand that it has to be done, I understand there are people that get West Nile Virus, but I really don't like it. There are other ways to do this."

While the neighbors say they are sorry if any vegetables were harmed during the spray, they are grateful that the mosquitoes are gone.

Resident are grateful they could resolve this issue and want to thank the county for meeting both their needs.

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