Urgent action needed to prohibit aerial spraying in our neighbourhoods.

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#2

I want to protect my family and everyone else who lives in our community who did not consent to this spray. It's appaling that we are not even privy to the ingredients in this spray and I have seen firsthand the affects it has had on some of my neighbours. As a preschool teacher in our community, I am also freightented about how this will affect our children on the playground and after attending the Open House about this spray on February 18th, I was very disappointed with there being zero scientific information at this event. Only information to educate us about this invasive species which this spray has not resolves in over 50 years? I'm sure we can do better.

Lorrie Holmes (Delta, 2026-02-20)

#3

I do not agree with the separating in the beach grove area.

Kim Timmins (Drlta, 2026-02-25)

#4

I'm signing because it is a proven fact it is TOXIC aka damaging.. I was affected for months (and continue to be) with illness from afterspray in 2024... to humans, wildlife and the environment. This fact has been scientifically confirmed from MANY sources, including a 1994 (McGill study).
Spraying the same poisonous, pesticide... over and over during decades in the irrational pursuit of 'eradication' of spongy moths is an obviously! unsuccessful bandaid failure..it's overdue that a set of new wave agriculture experts should be summoned to take care of this serious health/environmental crisis.

Patricia Moe (Tsawwassen, 2026-02-26)

#8

I DONT WANT ANY LIFE =
TO BE SPRAYED WITH POISON - PERIOD !

Nikos Fakaro (Delta, 2026-02-26)

#10

We DO NOT WANT TO BE SPRAYED!!!!!

Carmen Halpenny (Delta, 2026-02-26)

#12

Opposed to spraying all pesticides over Delta

Carol Hagan (Delta, 2026-02-26)

#18

This is a health hazard for humans, pets and all wildlife and should not even be contemplated.

Jacqueline Do (Delta, 2026-02-27)

#20

Pesticides are toxic!

eileen smith (Delta, 2026-02-28)

#21

I live in Ladner and care about the Health and Welfare of people in South Delta

Shawn Meredith (Delta, 2026-02-28)

#22

I Do Not consent to being sprayed with ANY of your aerial POISONS or the Spraying of any kind over my house, land, play grounds and neighborhood! We were all sick last year from this so called " not harmful spray "

Tawnya Wish (Delta, 2026-02-28)

#25

I’m signing because the spray from 2 years ago reduced the butterfly and bees and other insects so much that pollinating was affected.
I am also concerned about our health from this spray.

Sheila Painter (Delta, 2026-03-01)

#26

I am signing because the last aerial spray release significantly impacted beyond the public defined areas; an overreach of up to 2km that ended up killing our mason bees needed to pollinate our apple tree, resulting, in no harvest. It also poisoned our clematis and rhododendrons - both, of which, are still in recovery mode years later. Disgraceful.

Janet Horie (Tsawwassen, 2026-03-01)

#28

Aerial spraying anything on innocent humans is wrong. If the people allowing this to happen think it is safe, I expect them to be in the middle of the spray zone, during the spraying, without a mask.

David Bentley (Tsawwassen, 2026-03-02)

#29

The government doesn’t have the right to spray pesticides over my community and family. You can’t claim that something will only target certain species but not cause harm to humans, wildlife, or other beneficial insects.
They sprayed once before and there was a noticeable drop in birds and pollinators insects in Beach Grove.

John Buchanan (Delta, 2026-03-02)

#30

Having pesticides sprayed overhead was traumatic for our family and pets. Since the last series of sprayings, we have noticed a dramatic drop in pollinators in our garden, including bees and butterflies. This practice is neither safe nor sustainable.

Christine Buchanan (Delta, 2026-03-02)

#35

It will KILL every caterpillar and egg from every moth and butterfly. EVERYTHING.
They use the logic that butterflies and moths will recover, that they can't let the spongy moth get a foothold here.
They could be controlled manually as the egg clusters are obvious, but it's too labour insensitive I guess.
It's a horrible thing. especially after we're hoping for a big recovery this year after that killer cold snap 2 years ago. It takes 2/3 years minimum for moths/butterflies to start to recover.
They spray early enough in the year that they say some species are spared, but I still believe all the chrysalis are killed ie: our swallowtails.
Also, we have a special winter butterfly here called a mourning cloak. The spray wipes out their entire colonies. 😭
It's so devastating.

Alison Hogg (Delta, 2026-03-02)

#36

I do not want pesticides aerially sprayed over communities .

Tim Patzer (Tsawwassen, 2026-03-03)

#38

I do not want pesticides sprayed on my home

Matthew Gohl (Delta, 2026-03-03)

#39

Having experienced auto-immune issues shortly after the last time aerial spraying was done , I am opposed to any kind of aerial pesticide spraying over our populated communities that certainly is putting many at risk.

Donna Patzer (Delta, 2026-03-03)

#43

I have reviewed the information that was presented at the Open House on the 18th of February to learn more about the possible side effects of this spray. In fact, I was disappointed to learn that there were no authority figures attending this event to explain the health effects or to provide a list of the ingredients included in this spray.

Shawn Kohlman (Delta, 2026-03-05)

#45

I believe this spray will harm our native birds.

Peter Blair (Delta, 2026-03-05)

#48

DO NOT WANT to have myself and my entire family, including my pets and neighbors SICK AGAIN!!!! I DO NOT consent to the Spongy Moth Spraying!

Rob Stewart (delta, 2026-03-05)

#52

This does not seem safe for our community and is not worth the risk

Jameson Hankin (Delta, 2026-03-06)

#53

I’m signing this petition because of the potentially negative impact on the health and wellness of humans and animals exposed to chemicals and other toxins found in the spray.

Barbara Jane Morris (Delta, 2026-03-07)

#57

Stop aerial spraying of pesticides in my neighbourhood

V Evans (Delta, 2026-03-08)

#58

I don’t want my family to breath in pesticides

Francesca Gohl (Delta, 2026-03-08)

#59

I'm signing because of concerns for the health of residents and under the belief that while it more be more costly, a more targeted approach will reduce negative environmental and human health impacts.

Sarah Hudson (Delta, 2026-03-08)

#62

To protect my health.

Heidi Dier (Delta, 2026-03-09)

#63

I don't want overhead pesticides stayed for any reason

Robert Oldhan (DELTA, 2026-03-09)

#80

Concerned citizen with health issues.

Glenn Kirkwood (Ladner, 2026-03-18)

#82

I have a baby and don’t want his little lungs to be breathing in the pesticides.
I moved to this area from Ladner to hopefully avoid the use of pesticides near my home and children.

Mackenzie Dobb (Delta, 2026-03-19)

#83

I stand against this toxic spraying; because it has the potential to greatly harm immune compromised vulnerable people, including myself!

Sincerely,
Brenda Roxanne McCutcheon

Brenda Roxanne McCutcheon (Delta, 2026-03-20)

#85

I’m strongly opposed to aerial spraying. I believe the neighbourhood should be given notice and the school vacated if this is to move forward.
My dad died a long and ugly death with Parkinson's and the research believes it was exposure to pesticides as a child that is the likely root cause.

Laurel Miles (Vancouver, 2026-03-20)

#86

Im a long term resident of Vancouver and often visit tawassen and Boundary bay. Im opposed to spraying this area and purpose other less toxic methods of pest control.

Kim Diaz (St catharines, 2026-03-20)

#87

Health concerns for humans and nature.

Greg May (Delta, 2026-03-20)

#91

I don’t want aerial spraying in my town!

Bekki chaddock (Delta, 2026-03-22)

#93

I’m signing this for the health of my children , myself and my community they can’t say what chemicals are in this spray so it should never be sprayed over our community.

Sarah Bertram (Delta, 2026-03-22)

#106

I’m signing this due to the fundamental harm that aerial spraying of BTK poses. It kills all forms of moth and butterfly larvae and has been cited in numerous studies as affecting the health of children, immuno comprised people, the elderly and asthma patients. This is critical bird nesting time and will completely wipe out all non targeted species of caterpillars. I hold a current pesticide license and it is a product locked up in our pesticide section. By no means would I suggest it ever be used other than spot treatments or at all.

Robyn Leake (Tsawwassen, 2026-03-27)

#107

It a concern for the health of young and old,,, you spray every year so it builds up in our bodies and harms wildlife

Janice McLean (Delta, 2026-03-27)

#113

As a local beekeeper who teaches children in our community about the importance of pollinators and the negative environmental impacts of using pesticides, this is awful. Delta is a supposed “bee city” and has an official design as such. This goes against all logic of being environmentally friendly. It is also an incredible infringement on citizens ability to protect themselves from harmful chemicals.

Kristin Roberts (Delta, 2026-03-29)

#116

I think the pesticide is harmful for everyone.
What about the pollinators?
Why do the bats have white fungus ?
Why do more and more people have allergies?
Too many questions unanswered.
What is actually being sprayed?

Julie Neighbour (Delta, 2026-03-30)

#117

Indiscriminate spraying of chemicals on people, pets, homes and ecosystems is just plain wrong. You can’t opt out.

Ronald Eidt (Delta, 2026-03-30)

#120

We need to stop this archaic practice of wiping out one species while not know the effects after that sometimes come to light uears after.

Susan Hodges (Delta, 2026-03-31)

#121

I got very sick for very few months so ill that I was throwing up couldn’t sleep couldn’t think couldn’t work

Brian Schultz (Delta, 2026-03-31)

#123

toxic poison

jane drinkwater (delta, 2026-04-01)

#124

Don't test your for-profit propriety and openly-suspect poisons on us in the name of a silly moth.

Watch Living Downstream's trailer at YouTube—(watch?v=z2UsmBqYpwo).

Free-stream Living Downstream at HooplaDigital—(/movie/living-downstream-sandra-steingraber/11043083).

Follow the Original Precautionary Principle (sehn.org/precautionary-principle-understanding-science-in-regulation).

Larry Wartels (Victoria, 2026-04-02)

#126

In 2024, as a eagle nest observer, 3 eagle nests along the east side of Beach Grove stopped nesting after the spraying. The plane was so low over the nests (I see one from my window) that it must have terrified the eagles and definitely was disturbing to people.

Teresa Jones (Delta, 2026-04-03)

#127

I do not support aerial spraying over communities. Even if the product is considered low risk, residents should not be exposed without consent. I would like to see safer, more targeted approaches used instead.

Pamela E. (Delta, 2026-04-03)

#134

I was upset by the spraying for spongey moths that took place in Tsawwassen last time. It was very disturbing each time the plane flew low over our heads, multiple times each day. I don't understand why our local & Provincial governments feels it is ok to use BTK on us and our environment. And why it's also ok to use undisclosed ingredients. Do you even know what else is in this pesticide? Who wouldn't be suspicious and leary in our shoes? Furthermore, why is it being done in just out small Beach Grove neighborhood? No way does the spongey moth respect the spray boundaries shown on your map. Not that I would wish this spraying on anyone else in Tsawwassen or Delta, but it seems pretty obvious to me that my neighbourhood, neighbours and local wildlife are being used as guinea pigs. So instead of aerial spraying, I ask that you respect our wishes and look to safer alternatives. Please do not aerial spray.

Stacey Sanderman (Delta, 2026-04-09)

#140

I’m signing because aerial spray doesn’t just target the invasive spongy moth, it also kills other pollinating moths and important butterfly populations. I’m asking for the exploration of safer alternatives than blanketed aerial spraying of Btk.

Tessa Sjoblom (Delta, 2026-04-12)

#142

I do not want the town of Tsawwassen in South Delta to be sprayed for moth control!! This is very harmful to children, pets, and birds, butterflies and bees, all currently to survive the elements already!!

Marisa Achtymichuk (Tsawwassen, 2026-04-12)

#143

A safer alternative needs to be discussed. I am against the aerial spraying of BTK and its undisclosed propriety ingredients on my property and in my community.

Trina Garbo (Delta, 2026-04-12)

#153

I care about my health and the health of family, pets and neighbours. A sprayed chemical to kill moths and not disclosing the total ingredients is wrong and I feel my rights are being pushed aside.
We have enough bad chemicals in our world, and I don’t think it’s fair for governing bodies to push that on citizens of my area where we live.

Jennifer Schmidt (Tsawwassen, 2026-04-14)

#155

Health concerns especially for those with underlying health and immune issues and children which this neighborhood and elementary school are directly under the spray zone

Shawna Kliewer (Delta, 2026-04-14)

#156

I’m concern about the ingredients being sprayed.
I would like to know ALL of the ingredients!

Anouk Sabo (Delta, 2026-04-15)

#165

I don't believe this should be sprayed in a residential area. Not all the ingredients in the spray application has been published to the public.

David Nelson (Delta, BC, 2026-04-17)

#166

I'm signing because the last spray i was very sick from it. This canot be healthy for anyone. We should know whats being sprayed on us. Its not necessary to do this.

Shelly Ballance (Delta, 2026-04-19)

#167

There is no need to be doing this

Sean Ballance (Delta, 2026-04-19)

#168

I live very close to the indicated spraying area in Delta and do not wish our neighborhood to be sprayed with bacterial pesticides.

Trevor Laishley (Delta, 2026-04-19)



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