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The environmental toxin carbofuran has been banned in the EU since 2001. It is thought to being illegally used to control mice and rats, so birds of prey are suffering secondary poisoning by consuming tainted rodents.
Carbofuran is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor in the same class as the V series nerve agents. It is one of the most toxic pesticides, only surpassed by aldicarb and parathion.
Concerns over the impact on non-target organisms and children is what has led to the banning of carbofuran.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-38084466
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