Alabama Man Fined for Killing Birds with Illegal Use of Pesticide Furadan

Ronald Elmore of St. Stephens, Alabama has been sentenced to a fine and restitution of $7,692 for use of a registered pesticide contrary to its classification, use of a registered pesticide inconsistent with its labeling, and taking of federally-protected migratory birds. U.S. Magistrate Judge Bert Milling of the U.S. District Court in Mobile, Alabama sentenced Elmore on June 7, after he pled guilty to all three counts. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act strictly prohibits the taking of migratory birds or their parts.