Is it true that carbofuran has been responsible for the deaths of eagles and other endangered bird species?
Carbofuran is toxic to birds, but the risk of exposure to a lethal dose can be managed by following label directions. There have been reports of bird deaths from normal use, accidental spills and intentional baiting, but such reports have declined since 1991 as a result of measures implemented to mitigate the risk. Since these protective measures were put in place, there have been no reported incidents of bird mortality resulting from labeled uses of carbofuran since 2000.
