Topic: Aerial Spraying

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a massive vector control operation to combat mosquito outbreaks following Hurricane Harvey. The state is partnering with the Department of Defense and federal health agencies to conduct wide-area aerial spraying. The standing water left by the storm has created a significant health risk, and the federal government is expected to fund 100% of the initial 30-day spraying effort.

The company PaxVax reportedly applied for permission in Australia to utilize aerial spraying for a modified live bacterial vaccine against cholera. The discussion compares this to previous West Nile virus spraying efforts in New York. Concerns are raised regarding the safety of dispersing attenuated viruses over populated areas via crop dusters.

The CDC's involvement in aerial spraying over Dallas is investigated, with the hosts identifying the contractor as Dynamic AV Lease Inc. from Virginia. They express concern over the health effects of the chemicals and the legal "emergency declarations" used to bypass local injunctions. The discussion touches on the "zombie-like" symptoms of encephalitis and the potential for federal overreach.