New Jersey Green Party spokesman Nissim Almeleh, in an interview yesterday, condemned the use of insecticide spraying to check the spread of the West Nile virus.
He said the organization considers spraying to be even more harmful than the virus-carrying mosquitoes themselves.
The party believes the pesticides are extremely toxic and capable of impairing the human immune and endocrine systems, especially in children, Almeleh explained.
Green Party officials announced Wednesday that they also opposed plans for aerial spraying of pesticides in New York City, citing environmental and personal safety concerns.
Almeleh said insecticide spraying should be avoided if at all possible. People can typically limit the risks of exposure to the West Nile virus by wearing longer-sleeved clothes.
The state of New Jersey's Mosquito Control Division, at the request of municipalities, has increased spraying and mosquito control efforts since the first discovery of infected crows in Mercer County last month.
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