Comment submitted by B. M. Bulaon, Forest Health Protection

Carbaryl is one of the very few chemical applications used in tree protection for forests and urban landscapes. Its wide use and acceptibility is due in part to its extremely low toxicity to other insects and vertebrates. When applied carefully and according to its label, it is very effective in preventing and protection vegetation. The loss of this chemical would be detrimental to many forest land managers and owners who need alternatives when faced with large insect outbreaks. The protection of high value trees using carbarly in campgrounds, vistor centers, vistas, homes, etc. is more economically sensible than other treatments.