Pesticide misuse is more common than many people may think. A recent article in The State highlighted some of the results of pesticide misuse specifically in Lee County. Officials believe many people are getting the pesticides illegally, without labels, and are told that’s great for getting rid of wildlife. There are even detailed instructions sprawled across the internet on how to mix pesticide with meat to create effective poison.
Clemson officials think that they get involved in only a small fraction of the actual pesticide poisoning incidents. Rural residents often are reluctant to report neighbors to law enforcement, and nobody much cares if there are a few less coyotes or raccoons in the woods. “But the cases we do get are pretty scary,” said Tim Drake, state programs manager for the pesticide regulation department. To read the full article visit The State online at http://www.thestate.com/2012/01/03/2098924/poisoning-cases-illustrate-dangers.html
