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West Nile Virus Factsheet To prevent the spread of West Nile Virus the Sierra Club recommends a precautionary management approach that does not include the use of adulticide pesticides. We recommend the information provided by Beyond Pesticides (formerly NCAMP). National Wildlife has developed some advice that involves NOT draining wetlands. For data on specific pesticides that might be proposed for use consult: (Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides) (PAN - Pesticide Action North America) It is encouraging that even federal agencies such as the CDC and some major cities are taking the precautionary approach, not big spray programs: Consumer Reports Magazine (May 2003) has a good article about West Nile and mentions pesticides that cities should not use, even though EPA has approved them for mosquito control. Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use | © 2008 Sierra Club