Ban the use of acelepryn use in Connecticut

 Acelepryn is applied to turf as a larvicide for Japanese beetle grubs and other insect pests. The active ingredient is chlorantraniliprole, which is also registered in Canada for use on many food crops for insect control under other trade names including Altacor and Coragen.

 

 Acelepryn is classified as toxic to aquatic invertebrates, oysters, and shrimp. The EPA labels for products containing chlorantraniliprole (the active ingredient in Acelepryn) advise against applying it directly to water and warn that drift and runoff can be hazardous to aquatic organisms in adjacent water bodies. Some formulations of Acelepryn have been classified as having a high potential for reaching surface water via runoff for several months after application, particularly in poorly draining soils or areas with shallow groundwater.

 

The Connecticut chapter is working to actively ban Acelepryn across the state. They are helping to fund and run water quality tests across the state that detect acelepyrn. They are also going to run tests exposing oysters to water that has been treated with the chemical, to determine the direct effects. 

 

If you are interested in getting involved with this effort, please email chair@ct.surfrider.org.