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DDT is a chemical that should not be used outdoors for insect control. It kills the insects in areas where it is highly concentrated but not in low concentrations. As a result when other animals eat those insects, it builds up in the environment.
In areas where there is no danger of it building up in the environment such as the ceilings of rooms, it has been effective in killing mosquitoes.
In the United States, it was one of the tools used to end malaria. The others were storm sewers in cities, an end of uncovered cisterns and rain barrels, putting oil on standing water, removing any other mosquito breeding area, and getting people to put up window screens. It was an effective part of a multi-pronged effort. Africa does not have effective governments to put through such programs.
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What happens to living things when they eat organisms that have been exposed to DDT?
These living things become contaminated with DDT.
What are some things on DDT?
See this link.
What effects can a DDT ban have on the population of fish?
DDT is dangerous for all living beings; but also is a very good insecticide.
Why are eagles dying?
from things like ddt, humans cutting down trees and pollution
Is DDT a parasite?
DDT is an insecticide.
Is DDT flammable?
DDT is flammable.
Is DDT is fertiliser?
DDT is an insecticide.
Why does DDT exist?
DDT is a pesticide.
What is DDT and what does it have to do with bio magnification?
DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane; biomagnification of DDT in some organisms is possible.
Who are the DDT?
DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a strong insecticide.
What odor does DDT have?
DDT hasn't an odor.
What is ddt and what is it supposed to kill?
DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane.
