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Coller County Florida gets sprayed with Dibrom (naled) [1]

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Date: 2025-09-04

The Collier Mosquito Control District (CMCD) carries on extensive spraying of Dibrom (naled) in Collier County residential areas.

In recent months, the following locations in Collier County have received treatments of Dibrom(naled) on the dates indicated at the rate of 0.46 oz/acre. An acre is 43,560 square feet or about the size of nine football fields. At that rate of exposure, virtually all the insects that encounter the insecticide are killed by contact with Dibrom. Are we supposed to believe that Dibrom sprayed at that rate is harmless to people, pets and wildlife?

Golden Gate Estates 11/13/2024 Ave Maria 1/28/2025 Immokalee 1/28/2025 Ave Maria 4/10/2025 Golden Gate Estates 4/10/2025 Immokalee 4/10/2025 Port of the Islands 5/19/2025 Ave Maria 5/20/2025 Immokalee 5/20/2025 Treviso Bay area. 5/21/2025 Ave Maria 6/13/2025 Barefoot Beach Area 6/14/2025 Barefoot, Isle of Capri, Horrs Island, and Marco Shores 6/17/2025 Southwest Naples area 6/17/2025 Golden Gate Estates 11/13/2024 Ave Maria 1/28/2025 Immokalee 1/28/2025 Ave Maria 4/10/2025 Golden Gate Estates 4/10/2025 Immokalee 4/10/2025 Port of the Islands 5/19/2025 Ave Maria 5/20/2025 Immokalee 5/20/2025 Treviso Bay area. 5/21/2025 Ave Maria 6/13/2025 Barefoot Beach Area 6/14/2025 Barefoot,Isle of Capri, Horrs Island, and Marco Shores 6/17/2025 Southwest Naples area 6/17/2025 Port of the Islands 6/18/2025 Eagle Lakes, Links of Naples and Six Ls areas 6/19/2025 Marco Shores, Key Marco, Isles of Capri and Goodland areas 6/20/2025 Port of the Islands 6/5/2025 Treviso Bay 6/5/2025 Treviso Bay 6/6/2025 Along US 41 from Eagle Lakes to Airport, 6/10/2025 Marco Shores, Isles of Capri, Horrs Island, and Key Marco area 6/12/2025 Areas along US 41 stretching from Eagle Lakes to the Naples Airport will receive a treatment of Dibrom. This treatment includes the communities of Port Royal, Royal Harbor, Lely, Lely Resort, Naples Manor, Winding Cypress and Fiddler's Creek. 6/24/2025 Marco Shores, Isles of Capri, Key Marco and Goodland 6/24/2025 Eagle Lakes to the Naples Airport 7/1/2025 Marco Shores, Isles of Capri, Key Marco, Goodland and Port of the Isles areas 7/1/2025 Golden Gate Estates 7/3/2025 Ave Maria 7/8/2025 Central Golden Gate Estates with 7/8/2025 East Golden Gate Estates 7/8/2025 Immokalee 7/8/2025 Capri, Marco Shores, Key Marco, Goodland and Port of the Islands 7/9/2025 US 41 stretching from Eagle Lakes to the Naples Airport 7/9/2025 Eagle Lakes to the Naples Airport 7/10/2025 Eagle Lakes to the Naples Airport 7/14/2025 Golden Gate City, Vineyards, Berkshire Lakes and west Golden Gate areas. 7/15/2025 Everglades City, Copeland, Plantation Island and Chokoloskee areas 7/15/2025 East Golden Gate Estates 7/16/2025 Everglades City, Copeland, Plantation Island and Chokoloskee areas 7/17/2025 along US 41 between Eagle Lakes and Estes Avenue and in the areas West of Collier Boulevard between Johns Road and Jenkins Way. 7/18/2025 Everglades City, Copeland, Plantation Island and Chokoloskee areas, Port of the Islands 7/18/2025 Everglades City, Copeland, Plantation Island and Chokoloskee areas. Port of the Islands 7/18/2025 East Golden Gate Estates 7/22/2025 Marco Shores, Isles of Capri, Key Marco and Goodland areas. 7/24/2025 East Golden Gate Estates. 7/30/2025 east Golden Gate Estates 8/5/2025 Ave Maria 8/6/2025 east Collier County at State Road 29 and Oil Well Road. 8/6/2025 Immokalee 8/6/2025 East Golden Gate Estates 8/12/2025 Key Marco and Goodland areas 8/15/2025 Everglades City, Copeland, Plantation Island and Chokoloskee 8/18/2025 US 41 between Eagle Lakes and Estes Avenue and in the areas West of Collier Boulevard between Johns Road and Jenkins Way. 8/18/2025 Port of the Islands 8/18/2025 US 41 between Eagle Lakes and Estes Avenue and in the areas West of Collier Boulevard between Johns Road and Jenkins Way. 8/18/2025 east Collier County near the State Road 29 and Oil Well Road area 8/20/2025 north Collier county along Vanderbilt Drive between Naples Park and the county line 8/20/2025 Ave Maria 8/20/2025 Immokalee 8/20/2025 Ave Maria 8/27/2025 Immokalee 8/27/202

Naled is banned in the European Union primarily due to concerns about its potential risks to human health and the environment, particularly its impact on groundwater and reproductive health. The EU reviewed naled and determined that it poses an unacceptable risk, leading to its ban. This decision was also influenced by the fact that naled degrades into dichlorvos, another toxic chemical, which can cause genetic mutations.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Human Health Concerns:

Naled, an organophosphate insecticide, can affect the nervous system by inhibiting enzymes that control muscle contraction. Overexposure can lead to various symptoms, including nausea, dizziness, confusion, and in severe cases, respiratory paralysis and even death.

Environmental Impact:

Naled is toxic to bees, birds, aquatic life, and even butterflies at mosquito control application rates, according to Wikipedia. Furthermore, the EU found that naled degrades into dichlorvos, which can have adverse effects on human health and the environment, including potential genetic mutations.

EU Review and Decision:

The European Union conducted its own review of naled and concluded that the risks were too high to justify its continued use. This review led to the ban, making naled unavailable for agricultural use within the EU.

Dibrom is a registered insecticide with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and has been used in the US since 1959. Ingestion or inhalation of Dibrom, in amounts several times higher than those associated with mosquito control, can cause nausea, dizziness, salivation, headaches, confusion, and blurred vision. Severe high doses may lead to unconsciousness, convulsions, respiratory failure, and death. Direct contact with Dibrom may cause irritation of the eyes and the skin. You can take the following steps to help reduce possible exposure to Dibrom during spraying:

If you must be outdoors during spraying, avoid eye contact with the mist or spray. If you get spray in your eyes, immediately rinse with water.

Wash exposed skin surfaces with soap and water if you come in contact with the mist or spray.

Wash any exposed fruits and vegetables before storing, cooking, or eating.

Consult your physician if you have any specific health concerns regarding the spraying. Naled is a pesticide used to control mosquitoes and other insects. It's important to be aware of its potential dangers:

Health Concerns:

Nervous System Effects: Naled is an organophosphate that inhibits enzymes in the nervous system, potentially leading to symptoms like nausea, dizziness, confusion, and in extreme cases, respiratory paralysis or death.

Irritation: It can cause severe irritation to eyes and skin upon direct contact.

Neurodevelopmental Concerns: Studies suggest potential links between prenatal exposure to naled and adverse effects on infant motor function.

Other Symptoms: High levels of exposure can cause symptoms like headaches, tremors, nausea, abdominal cramps, blurred vision, and difficulty breathing.

Environmental Concerns:

Aquatic Life: Naled is moderately to highly toxic to freshwater and estuarine fish and invertebrates.

Other Invertebrates: It can affect bees and other insects beyond mosquitoes.

Important Considerations:

Minimizing Exposure: The EPA recommends staying indoors during spraying, closing windows and doors, and covering outdoor items.

Ongoing Research: More research is needed to fully assess the long-term human health effects of organophosphate exposure from mosquito control.

Alternatives: The European Union has banned naled due to concerns about its risks. Consider reducing standing water to control mosquito populations, using screens on windows and doors, and using EPA-registered insect repellents.

Note: If you experience any symptoms after exposure to naled, seek medical advice.

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