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According to the US Veterans Administration's Agent Orange program; Approximately 20 million gallons of agents were used, which consisted of mainly Agent's White, Blue, and Orange. Of which Agent Orange was the most commonly used.
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How much land did agent Orange cover?
Close to 4 million acres were sprayed.
Whart was agent orange and what nis the long term affects of it?
Agent Orange and dioxin are especially harmful to human health. Recent laboratory tests of human tissue samples (blood, fat tissue, and breast milk) taken from exposed veterans and people living in sprayed areas revealed levels of dioxin higher tham levels found in people living in non-sprayed areas of Vietnam as well as people living in industrialised countries.Since 1990, the Agent Orange Victims Fund has been testing dioxin in pooled blood samples from different areas in order to map out the average dioxin levels throughout the country. Blood samples collected from those in northern Vietnam have the lowest dioxin levels (2-3 ppt) and almost all the samples collected from people in southern Vietnam, where the chemicals were sprayed showed a much higher dioxin level.Most noteworthy are the levels of dioxin in breast milk. The high level of dioxin in nursing mothers shows how contamination spreads and bio-acumulates from mothers to their children.Epidemiological studies have shown an elevated rate of diseases and disorders in people exposed to dioxin. These include high rates of cancers, abnormalities during pregnancies, neurological and metabolic disorders, and especially birth defects.
What was Agent Orange during Vietnam War?
During the Vietnam War, the US instituted a massive herbicidal program that ran from 1961 through 1971. The aim of the program was two-fold, one to destroy the "cover" provided by the jungle-like forest, and another to deny food to the enemy. First named Operation Trail Dust, then Operation Hades, it was finally renamed Operation Ranch Hand. A variety of chemicals, fifteen in total, were tested or used operationally during this program. The primary broad-leaf herbicides sprayed during the "testing" phase of the program between 1962 and 1964 were Agent Orange, Agent Purple and Agent White. The chemicals themselves had no color; the names refer to colored stripes painted on the 55 gallon barrels to identify their contents. Much smaller amounts of other herbicides were also tested, including Agent Pink, Agent Green, Dinoxol, Trinoxol, Bromacil, Diquat, Tandex, Monuron, Diuron and Dalapon. Agent Blue was an unrelated herbicide based primarily on arsenic used to kill rice plants which were not susceptible to the phenoxy-based agents. A variety of Paraquat-related chemicals were apparently also tested in this role. For spraying, the various agents were mixed with kerosene or diesel fuel. By 1964 the testing phase had ended, and Agent Orange was selected as the most effective agent for "territory denial". Operational use started in January 1965, increasing in breadth as logistical problems were solved. Most of Agent Orange sprayed during the program was delivered from modified US Air Force C-123K Provider aircraft under a program known as Operation Ranch Hand. Other delivery methods included helicopters, truck and hand spraying, notably for the areas directly around US bases. From 1968 on, an improved version known as "Orange II" or "Super Orange" was used as well. Spraying reached its maximum during the most intense period of the war, between 1967 and 1968. After that the program "drew down", and ended in 1971. By this point an estimated 19 million gallons of herbicide had been sprayed on Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, somewhat more than half (55%) of that Agent Orange, between 1962 and 1971. Early estimates from 1974 had placed the amounts lower, between 12 and 14 million US gallons (45,000 and 53,000 m�). In total about 6 million acres (24,000 km�) were sprayed in Vietnam alone.
Did the US know the effects of Agent Orange?
When it was first being used it was only known to be an effective defoliant. It was sprayed on the jungle plants to make an effective barrier with no vegetation so that VC could not hide. Discovery of the side effects was much later... although there are plenty who think it was all a giant conspiracy, that position is ludicrous.
Was the USAF C-130 used to spray agent orange?
No. Air Force C-123's from Project Ranch Hand flew more than 6,500 sorties spraying Agent Orange and Agent Blue. Army Huey's were also used to spray the colored agents, but far fewer sorties and far less coverage. The C-123's covered something like 5% of the land mass of South Viet Nam.
How much land did agent Orange cover?
Close to 4 million acres were sprayed.
Were Agents blue purple pink and green used as much as agent orange in the Vietnam war and what effects did these agents have?
See Website: Agent Orange (which also covers agent's Blue, Purple, Pink and Green).
How much did America spend in the Vietnam war on chemicals?
See website: Chemical Warfare; Agent Orange specifically
Whart was agent orange and what nis the long term affects of it?
Agent Orange and dioxin are especially harmful to human health. Recent laboratory tests of human tissue samples (blood, fat tissue, and breast milk) taken from exposed veterans and people living in sprayed areas revealed levels of dioxin higher tham levels found in people living in non-sprayed areas of Vietnam as well as people living in industrialised countries.Since 1990, the Agent Orange Victims Fund has been testing dioxin in pooled blood samples from different areas in order to map out the average dioxin levels throughout the country. Blood samples collected from those in northern Vietnam have the lowest dioxin levels (2-3 ppt) and almost all the samples collected from people in southern Vietnam, where the chemicals were sprayed showed a much higher dioxin level.Most noteworthy are the levels of dioxin in breast milk. The high level of dioxin in nursing mothers shows how contamination spreads and bio-acumulates from mothers to their children.Epidemiological studies have shown an elevated rate of diseases and disorders in people exposed to dioxin. These include high rates of cancers, abnormalities during pregnancies, neurological and metabolic disorders, and especially birth defects.
What was Agent Orange during Vietnam War?
During the Vietnam War, the US instituted a massive herbicidal program that ran from 1961 through 1971. The aim of the program was two-fold, one to destroy the "cover" provided by the jungle-like forest, and another to deny food to the enemy. First named Operation Trail Dust, then Operation Hades, it was finally renamed Operation Ranch Hand. A variety of chemicals, fifteen in total, were tested or used operationally during this program. The primary broad-leaf herbicides sprayed during the "testing" phase of the program between 1962 and 1964 were Agent Orange, Agent Purple and Agent White. The chemicals themselves had no color; the names refer to colored stripes painted on the 55 gallon barrels to identify their contents. Much smaller amounts of other herbicides were also tested, including Agent Pink, Agent Green, Dinoxol, Trinoxol, Bromacil, Diquat, Tandex, Monuron, Diuron and Dalapon. Agent Blue was an unrelated herbicide based primarily on arsenic used to kill rice plants which were not susceptible to the phenoxy-based agents. A variety of Paraquat-related chemicals were apparently also tested in this role. For spraying, the various agents were mixed with kerosene or diesel fuel. By 1964 the testing phase had ended, and Agent Orange was selected as the most effective agent for "territory denial". Operational use started in January 1965, increasing in breadth as logistical problems were solved. Most of Agent Orange sprayed during the program was delivered from modified US Air Force C-123K Provider aircraft under a program known as Operation Ranch Hand. Other delivery methods included helicopters, truck and hand spraying, notably for the areas directly around US bases. From 1968 on, an improved version known as "Orange II" or "Super Orange" was used as well. Spraying reached its maximum during the most intense period of the war, between 1967 and 1968. After that the program "drew down", and ended in 1971. By this point an estimated 19 million gallons of herbicide had been sprayed on Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, somewhat more than half (55%) of that Agent Orange, between 1962 and 1971. Early estimates from 1974 had placed the amounts lower, between 12 and 14 million US gallons (45,000 and 53,000 m�). In total about 6 million acres (24,000 km�) were sprayed in Vietnam alone.
Did the US know the effects of Agent Orange?
When it was first being used it was only known to be an effective defoliant. It was sprayed on the jungle plants to make an effective barrier with no vegetation so that VC could not hide. Discovery of the side effects was much later... although there are plenty who think it was all a giant conspiracy, that position is ludicrous.
Was the USAF C-130 used to spray agent orange?
No. Air Force C-123's from Project Ranch Hand flew more than 6,500 sorties spraying Agent Orange and Agent Blue. Army Huey's were also used to spray the colored agents, but far fewer sorties and far less coverage. The C-123's covered something like 5% of the land mass of South Viet Nam.
How much does it cost to get a car sprayed?
well it really depends of how much you want to get sprayed. I got my car sprayed and it cost about $1000 but that is because i spayed my whole car so if you want a stripe it would cost about $300
Was agent orange used and stored at Clark AFB?
In my research I conducted, because I have stage 4 cancer, and lived on Clark for 18 months from Aprk 1966 to October 1967. Planes carrying agent orange flew into Clark were repaired, and washed down. The water would land on the tarmac, and soak into the ground. Tests conducted after Clark was returned to the Philippine government have indicated that most, if not all of these wells were contaminate.
How much will it cost a uS citizen to get a tourist visa to Vietnam?
There are 2 ways to get a visa for entering Vietnam, cost for your Vietnam depends on the way you want to choose to apply for your Vietnam visa. If you want to get your Vietnam visa at Vietnam embassy or Vietnam consulate (if available) in your location, please call them for price because the price for Vietnam visa at embassy will vary from embassy to embassy.Or you can choose to apply online to get approval letter (also called pre-approval letter) to pick up your Vietnam visa on arrival at Vietnam international airports. There 2 fees if you want to get your Vietnam visa on arrival.Service fee : fee for the agent arrange the approval letter for your visa. This fee also vary from agent to agent due to it depend on the reputation of agent. The powerful agents charge you a little bit higher but you will not get problem or waiting to long at the airports when you show the letter for getting visa. Some agent offer you lower price but you may have some problem or waiting longer than others when you show the letter to get visa at Vietnam airports.Stamping fee : fee pay to get visa stamped on your passport at the airport. It's 25USD/pp for single entry or 50USD/pp for multiple entry visa less than 3 months or 100USD/pp for 6 month visa.
How much did the Vietnam War cost for South Vietnam?
See: Vietnam war statistics
What is an animal repellent someone can use to combat raccoons?
Ro-pel is an excellent choice. It contains a bittering agent that when sprayed on trash cans and exposed food, causes the raccoons to reject their open meals in favor of another, much tastier, one.
