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At least six fumigation facilities in southeast Los Angeles County, including Compton, have been using methyl bromide, a toxic pesticide linked to serious health risks. Despite this, air quality regulators have failed to analyze the impact on nearby communities. Now, it has been revealed that four additional facilities—two in Compton and two in San Pedro—are using the pesticide in even larger quantities.
The culprit company is Global Pest Management which operates a fumigation facility at 1409 S. Sportsman Dr., Compton, CA 90221, near the 710 Freeway and surrounded by residential neighborhoods. In 2022, this facility used approximately 11,626 pounds of methyl bromide, a toxic pesticide associated with significant health risks. Despite the substantial use of this chemical, no air monitoring has been conducted at this site to assess potential impacts on the surrounding community.
Methyl bromide is an odorless and colorless gas classified as an ozone-depleting compound under the Montreal Protocol. The facility's proximity to residential areas raises concerns about potential health risks due to exposure.
The Compton Chamber of Commerce honors "Mental Health Awareness Month" this May!
We encourage the community to focus on mental well-being, nutrition, exercise, and self-care to enhance mental health. This month, let's embrace mindful living by adopting practices that nourish the mind, body, and spirit, fostering emotional resilience, cognitive clarity, and inner peace. Join us in supporting wellness through intentional, daily actions.
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