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Update on hundreds of dead birds in Springvale

Toxicology testing by the Conservation Regulator has identified the presence of Methomyl and Mevinphos in samples taken from birds after more than 200 were found dead in Springvale in July. Methomyl and Mevinphos are active ingredients in some agricultural insecticides. Both Methomyl and Mevinphos are…

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