Regulating fumigants ‘is way overdue’

Re “State to Target Pesticide Pollution,” May 30

The Department of Pesticide Regulation is way overdue in finally agreeing to put regulations on fumigants injected into the soil that easily seep into the air and contain high concentrations of smog-forming compounds. Reducing air pollution from pesticides at least 20% by 2008 is the least the department should do, making California an example for the rest of the nation. Considering these fumigants are highly toxic and have neurological and reproductive effects, this is a step in the right direction. I like strawberries, but not that much.

FLORENCE WOOLERY

Westlake Village