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Fenthion Use Questioned in Illinois Pesticide Debate
An Illinois interagency panel weighs suspending fenthion through September to allow a risk assessment. The pesticide, used by utilities to control nuisance birds, harms raptors and may threaten endangered species. Supporters cite public health benefits, while conservationists press for a ban or replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Interagency
Larry Werries
Werries
Harvey Dominick
Illinois Department of Public Health
Dominick
Commonwealth Edison
Central Illinois Public Service
Marathon Oil Service Co
Marathon
Copley
Carl Becker
Conservation Department
Natural Heritage Division
Becker
Bill Anderson
State Agriculture Department
McKay Chemical Co
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Anderson
A.G. Taylor
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Tom Long
Public Health