Comments on: Dr. Leakey Calls for Ban on Carbofuran Poison in Kenya

By: Kathryn Settembre

Kathryn Settembre — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:40:58 +0000

I’m both disgusted and sad about this situation. I saw the report from the BBC and for 2 weeks have been completely frustrated as to what I can do to make this go away. Sad for the animals and that humans have been responsible, disgusted (yet not suprised) that it is produced and still used in the US. I have contacted my legislator – but that is also where disgust comes into play- and I will contribute monetarily,I am a Vegitarian- but what more can be done to make an impact?

By: animallover80

animallover80 — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:45:55 +0000

I had NO idea this was going on! Thanks for writing about it!

By: nothoney

nothoney — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:53:45 +0000

This is what I wrote: “Carbofuran granules are banned here in the U.S. but the liquid version is still used in agriculture on crops such as corn, cotton, potatoes, rice, artichokes, chili peppers, cucumbers, spinach for seed, sunflowers, and pine seedlings.”

Honestly, I get more comments from people who apparently don’t READ what I write. GAH.

By: L Hendricks

L Hendricks — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:48:22 +0000

This chemical has not been banned in the US. It will still be available for three years. In fact, the USDA is currently requesting that the EPA reconsider it’s decision to ban it. This chemical is one of the reasons bees are disappearing.