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What is a positive result of using DDT why is an negative result of using DDT?
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∙ 8y ago
DDT is a very useful pesticide but it is also on long term a possible danger for humans and animals because it is very stable in soils and waters, remaining for long time not degraded.
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What is the MOST well known negative side effect of using DDT?
It damaged nontargeted species. Example: Eggshell thinning in birds.
Why did many countries stop using DDT?
DDT is dangerous for the environmement.
Why did the US to stop using DDT?
DDT is toxic for humans and animals and also is persistent in the environment.
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 did the study in a Pennsylvania forest reveal about the environmental effects of using DDT?
DDT killed ladybugs, which caused the aphid population to rise.
What is the MOST well known negative side effect of using DDT?
It damaged nontargeted species. Example: Eggshell thinning in birds.
Why did many countries stop using DDT?
DDT is dangerous for the environmement.
Why did the US to stop using DDT?
DDT is toxic for humans and animals and also is persistent in the environment.
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 did the study in a Pennsylvania forest reveal about the environmental effects of using DDT?
DDT killed ladybugs, which caused the aphid population to rise.
What did the study in Pennsylvania forest reveal about the environmental effects of using DDT?
DDT killed ladybugs, which caused the aphid population to rise.
Why did we start using DDT and what is the problem with using it?
DDT was used in the 1940's. While my dad was stationed in the Philippines in WW2 they were sprayed with it keep the mosquitoes off of the troops. It has been found to cause cancer and to kill or produce deformed animals. Things like Eagle eggs have shown up with DDT and breaking because the shell was too thin.
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.
