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The use of DDT was banned in the USA in 1973 although it is still in use in some other parts of the world
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∙ 7y agoDDT is toxic.
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∙ 7y agoYes, DDT is a strong pesticide.
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∙ 7y agoYes, DDT is banned in many countries.
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∙ 6y agoYes, DDT is banned.
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Is DDT still found in animals?
DDT, a cancer-causing insecticide that has been banned for decades, is still regularly found in the fatty tissue of animals, birds, and fish, even in extremely remote regions such as the North Pole
What was an animal which wasn't affected by DDT?
Cockroaches.
What trophic level is most affected by environmental toxins such as DDT?
The answer is top predators.
What is the sickness that comes from DDT?
Sicknesses from DDT are an area of contention between the "No problem!" side and the "Doom!" side. Studies have yielded conflicting results which cannot be resolved at this level of involvement.There is always some discussion on the balance of impacts. The incidence of malaria prevented by DDT may be sufficiently "good" to out weigh the problems. Luckily this question does not request any discussion of the ethics of DDT use.Direct Toxic Effects* The US National Toxicological Program rates DDT as"moderately toxic"* WHO rates it as "moderately hazardous"* It is not considered to be acutely toxic by any agency. == * Occupational exposure to DDT has been tied to some nerve and brain problems in retired DDT production workers * Farmers exposed to DDT (long term) develop an increased rate of non-allergic asthma * Some studies indicate a link to diabetes Cancer * The United States National Toxicology program and the International Agency for Research on Cancer feel DDT and related chemicals may be a carcinogen due to the configuration of the molecules. The potential cancers include pancreatic cancer and liver cancer. Other studies are looking at testicular cancer and non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. * The whole question of the impact of DDT on breast cancer is under study. It may be very dependent on the age at which exposure occurs or tied to specific DDT isomers. Other Medical Problems Some DDT isomers and its metabolites are similar to estrogen and can cause problems. These types of compounds may affect reproductive success, fetal health and sexual health.
How does the DDT get from the mother to the pup after the pup is born?
DDT gets into animal tissue and remains there, building up over time. It typically gets into the animal from the things that the animal eats. With very young animals, the DDT get from the mother to the pup after the pup is born by passing through the mother's milk and into the pup.
What is DDT and why is it illegal?
DDT is a very strong insecticide with the chemical formula dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, C14H9Cl5. But unfortunately DDT is dangerous for many living beings including humans.
Where and how you could buy DDT to kill the bedbugs?
DDT is illegal. Actually no it is not. And DDT is as safe as orange juice. Check your facts. This is not 1972 any longer. The lies must end.
Why does DDT exist?
DDT is a pesticide.
Is DDT a parasite?
DDT is an insecticide.
Is DDT flammable?
DDT is flammable.
Is DDT is fertiliser?
DDT is an insecticide.
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.
What is DDT designed to do?
DDT is an acronym for dichlorodiphenytrichloroethane.
The molecule weight of DDT is 354.5the quantity of DDT required to prepare one liter of 10ppm DDT solution is.?
DDT is not soluble in water.
