Bill Text: OH SR132 | 2009-2010 | 128th General Assembly | Comm Sub

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Bill Title: To urge the Administrator of the United States

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-12-19 - Adopted [SR132 Detail]

Download: Ohio-2009-SR132-Comm_Sub.html

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As Reported by the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee

128th General Assembly Regular Session 2009-2010

S. R. No. 132

Senator Kearney 

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A RESOLUTION

To urge the Administrator of the United States

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Environmental Protection Agency to grant an

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emergency exemption for the use of the insecticide

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Propoxur to control bedbugs in Ohio.

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

WHEREAS, Bedbugs are blood-feeding insects that infest all	5
areas of homes, day-care centers, senior-care centers, hotels, and	6
hospitals. The nocturnal insects are mostly associated with the	7
bedroom where they emerge at night and bite inhabitants; and	8

WHEREAS, Since 2005, Ohio has seen an exponential increase in	9
the number of bedbug infestations. Currently, Cincinnati is facing	10
an epidemic bedbug infestation, and Columbus is dealing with an	11
ever-growing population of these insects; and	12

WHEREAS, The pesticides that are currently being used to	13
combat these pests are insufficient because the insects may be	14
reduced for a short term after spraying, but the populations	15
quickly rebound after the spraying cycles are completed; and	16

WHEREAS, As a result of the poor performance of the currently	17
approved pesticides, many scientists and health officials are	18
calling on the Administrator of the United States Environmental	19
Protection Agency to approve the use of the insecticide Propoxur	20
to control bedbugs. Research has shown that Propoxur will help	21
permanently destroy bedbug populations that are currently	22
uncontrollable; and	23

WHEREAS, Bedbugs are a threat to the quality of life for many	24
through allergic reactions, severe emotional stress, and economic	25
hardship. In addition, the bedbug infestation has the ability to	26
severely impact Ohio's economy. As knowledge of these infestations	27
spreads, people may hesitate to visit Ohio and patronize Ohio	28
businesses; now therefore be it	29

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 128th	30
General Assembly of the State of Ohio, urge the Administrator of	31
the United States Environmental Protection Agency to grant an	32
emergency exemption for the use of the insecticide Propoxur to	33
control bedbugs in Ohio; and be it further	34

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit duly	35
authenticated copies of this resolution to the Administrator of	36
the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the news	37
media of Ohio.	38