The California Department of Food & Agriculture has relesed their final environmental impact report (EIR) for the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM).

The EIR determined that it was unlikely that the approaches in the LBAM program would cause human harm or environmental damage, and found that greater potential for human and environmental harm would come from widespread pesticide use by private parties and organizations in the absence of an LBAM program.  

The approaches evaluated include the use of moth pheromone, organically-approved materials, and sterile moths. The only two treatment methods being considered currently are the placement of pheromone twist ties on trees and plants, and the release of sterile moths. The sterile release project is the preferred alternative identified in the EIR. CDFA is not currently considering aerial applications of pheromone.

The EIR states that eradication is the goal.

Tonight, Capitola's City Council will debate a medical marijuana dispensary. The meeting starts tonight at 7:00.

H&R Block on 4208 Capitola Road will be hosting a BBQ for Haiti on Sunday March 7. The event will offer free hot dogs and drinks while you are getting your tax returns done. H&R Block will donate $20 from every return prepared to the Red Cross for Haiti relief efforts.