Carbofuran was banned by the EPA in 2009 for unacceptable levels of toxicity
Why is it still killing wildlife?
Why is it killing Maryland’s Eagles?
The EPA ban means you can not buy it, sell it, or trade it, but an “unusable” stockpile can sit on shelves
Unlabeled liquids & bags of the granular form are breaking down after ten years and can lead to groundwater contamination
Hunters, hunting dogs, and pets can be unknowingly exposed on leased lands
Law enforcement can not remove this banned chemical even when found on the properties where incidences of human and pet exposure and eagle deaths have occurred
Other countries have instituted buy-backs or turn-in protocols