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Trichloromethanal with chlorobenzene and chlorine. The name DDT stands for: Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, so you can understand why it's abbreviated!
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What kills mosquitoes?
insectisides,pesticides,chemicals like ddt etc. kill mosquitoes
Which two chemicals the farmers used to ward off pests?
DDT and PPC.
What chemicals have been banned in most countries of the world?
Chemical weapons and DDT.
What chemicals affect peregrine falcons?
DDT was a large threat, I do not know of any others.
What actions were taken to reduce the damage of DDT on birds?
by reducing the chemicals added to the substance
Why can biomagnification be a problem in ecosystems?
an increase in chemicals and pesticides like "DDT" can damage an ecosystem
Is DDT in the fruit the US imports from Mexico?
No. DDT was phased out in Mexico since 2002, with other EPA-approved chemicals used both as insecticides as well as to kill Malaria-transmitting mosquitoes.
What types of chemicals are used in pest control?
One major chemical used in pest control is DDT. DDT can be especially harmful, because it kills organisms, which harms the food chain. DDT can also harm our crops, and cause unwanted side effects in consumers.
What does DDT mean in global warming?
DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a pesticide. It has nothing to do with global warming. It was however used as an example of the bio-accumulation of chemicals in the ecosystem which may harm animals, fish and birds. DDT was used as an example of these problems in Rachael Carson's book "Silent Spring"
What does DDT means in some certain chemicals?
There are three basic parts of insecticide, namely:Phosphates (malathion)CarbamatesDDT : (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
What does DDT do to sparrows?
The toxic chemicals cause a reduction in eggshell thickness, therefore causing a bird offspring's shell to break before maturity
Is DDT a parasite?
DDT is an insecticide.
