Comment - General strong support for sterile release. Comment - Frustration that sterile release couldn't be started immediately. Unfortunately, funding isn't currently available for ongoing sterile release program. Comment - Opposition for malathion in general. Malathion isn't safe.
State has mislead the public saying it is.
Florida program should be more like California program. Also, there seemed to be little realization or acknowledgement that California was not able to implement sterile release as preventative measure until California legislature provided ongoing funding source. Comment - Government personnel decent folks, trying to do a good job, don't always have resources necessary. Citizens should work with them. Common goal - no one wants Medfly in area.