Bill > A01467

This bill restricts the use of total release fogging pesticides, also known as "bug bombs," in the state of New York. The bill prohibits the sale of these pesticides to consumers unless the purchaser is a licensed certified commercial pesticide applicator, certified residential pesticide applicator, or certified commercial pesticide technician in New York or an equivalent jurisdiction with reciprocity. Additionally, the bill bans the use of these pesticides in multi-unit dwellings, citing the significant health risks they present to communities, such as pesticide poisoning and asthma. The goal of the bill is to ensure these potentially dangerous products are only used by trained personnel who can properly understand and follow the necessary safety precautions.