Many of these projects have involved long hours of volunteered time on the part of the employees of the labs. In about 1985 a large number of registered cattle died in a feedlot within minutes of being fed. Subsequent investigations and analyses discovered that the cattle had died of pesticide poisoning. The feed had been contaminated by terbufos, a potent pesticide, at a local elevator. The contaminated feed was destroyed, and the source identified.
Some pesticides are very poisonous.
All products sold have directions and warning labels. It is imperative that the consumer be familiar with these instructions. The labels are for your personal health and safety. The proper use of the chemical with the proper personal protective clothing is paramount to your safety. In 1986 a fire destroyed an agricultural chemical warehouse in Minot.