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S. R. No. 57 As Introduced

As Introduced

129th General Assembly

Regular Session

2011-2012

S. R. No. 57

Senator Kearney

Cosponsors: Senators Seitz, Schaffer, Wagoner

A RESOLUTION

To urge the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency to grant an emergency exemption for the use of the insecticide Propoxur to control bedbugs in Ohio.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF OHIO:

       WHEREAS, Bedbugs are blood-feeding insects that infest all areas of homes, day-care centers, senior-care centers, hotels, and hospitals. The nocturnal insects are mostly associated with the bedroom where they emerge at night and bite inhabitants; and

        WHEREAS, Since 2005, Ohio has seen an exponential increase in the number of bedbug infestations. Currently, Cincinnati is facing an epidemic bedbug infestation, and Columbus is dealing with an ever-growing population of these insects; and

        WHEREAS, The pesticides that are currently being used to combat these pests are insufficient because the insects may be reduced for a short term after spraying, but the populations quickly rebound after the spraying cycles are completed; and

        WHEREAS, As a result of the poor performance of the currently approved pesticides, many scientists and health officials are calling on the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency to approve the use of the insecticide Propoxur to control bedbugs. Research has shown that Propoxur will help permanently destroy bedbug populations that are currently uncontrollable; and

        WHEREAS, Bedbugs are a threat to the quality of life for many through allergic reactions, severe emotional stress, and economic hardship. In addition, the bedbug infestation has the ability to severely impact Ohio's economy. As knowledge of these infestations spreads, people may hesitate to visit Ohio and patronize Ohio businesses; now therefore be it

        RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 129th General Assembly of the State of Ohio, urge the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency to grant an emergency exemption for the use of the insecticide Propoxur to control bedbugs in Ohio; and be it further

        RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit duly authenticated copies of this resolution to the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the news media of Ohio.