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12/08/2017 / By Janine Acero

Carbofuran — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts

Carbofuran is a broad-spectrum carbamate pesticide that kills insects, mites and nematode worms. It is an odorless, white or grayish, crystalline solid, used against soil and foliar pests of field, fruit, vegetable and forest crops. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiated a ban on all granular formulations of carbofuran in 1994 to protect birds […]

09/12/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Illegal pot farms now creating environmental DISASTER with massive runoff of banned pesticides

Poisonous chemicals from illegal marijuana farms in California’s forests were found in the state’s rivers and streams, according to a report by Reuters. This finding brought fear that humans and animals may be at risk because the contaminated rivers and creeks are the sources of the state’s water supply. Also, the streams are also crucial […]

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