noun
- A highly toxic synthetic pesticide and insecticide belonging to the carbamate family, used to control insects and nematodes in crops.
Usage: technical; chemistry/agriculture; banned or restricted in many countries including the European Union and Canada due to health and environmental concerns
Examples
- Carbofuran was widely used in agriculture before stricter pesticide regulations were implemented.
- The EPA restricted the use of carbofuran on many crops due to its acute toxicity to humans.
- Farmers in some regions still rely on carbofuran to protect their crops from insect damage.
- Carbofuran residues have been detected in groundwater in agricultural areas.
- The chemical structure of carbofuran makes it effective against a broad spectrum of pests.