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The use of ladybugs and praying mantises to consume insect pests in gardens is an example of which?
A biological Control Of Insect Pests. ! (; (*:
How can the use of DDT actually boost an insect population?
Using DDT can actually boost and insect population. This is because DDT only kills certain insects and not other insects.
What do farmers call the chemicles that they use to kill insect pests called?
Chemicals used by farmers to kill insect pests are called pesticides.
What were DDT uses?
DDT was used in the later 1950's and early 1960's for the erradication of mosquitoes, and other insects. It pretty much cured the Malaria in America and a great deal of the world. It was banned and now once again we are having a problem with Malaria and other insect borne infections.
Why would insect population rebound after the use of DDT?
the insects might have developed a resistance to the insecticide
What does DDT stand for in the pesticide term?
DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a type of pesticide that is very harmful to many living things in the environment, not just the pests. Its use is banned very nearly world wide, but before that it helped bring malaria and other ancient diseases under control in many parts of the world.
ddt is used?
It was used to kill pests in crops. However, most countries now ban the use of DDT because of its ability to remain in the food chain, affecting countless other species of animals in the ecosystem.
What has the author Vernon Raymond Haber written?
Vernon Raymond Haber has written: 'A laboratory guide for use in forestry entomology' -- subject(s): Control, Entomology, Forest insects, Insect pests, Beneficial insects
What do they use guinea fowl for?
food, very healthy, control pests
Can tobacco use for insect control?
Nicotene used to be.
Why do some countries still use DDT?
Some countries still use DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) for mosquito control to prevent the spread of diseases such as malaria. It is effective against mosquitos and cost-effective compared to alternative methods. However, DDT is also a persistent organic pollutant that can have harmful environmental and health impacts.
Is ddt still used now?
Yes, DDT is still being used in few countries as a pest control chemical for the agricultural field. Primarily, it is being used in countries of the Indian subcontinent and some agriculture-dependent countries of Asia. As traditional pest control chemical, DDT is not only used by farmers but also used by some professional pest control companies for pest treatment.
