DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a strong insecticide.
DDT was banned.
DDT was banned.
DDT is toxic for humans and animals.
DDT is toxic for many living beings; also DDT is accumulated in the environment and organisms and decomposes very slowly.
When I was a kid back in the 50s, we use to spray ddt all around the house at night for mosquitos. We would spray it directly on us and as far as I know, we never suffered any adverse effects.
The United States stopped using DDT primarily due to its harmful effects on the environment and human health. It was found to have persistent toxic effects on wildlife, to bioaccumulate in the food chain, and to have potential carcinogenic properties. These concerns prompted the US to ban the use of DDT in agriculture in 1972.
DDT was banned in the US in 1972 due to its harmful effects on the environment and wildlife. It was found to bioaccumulate in the food chain, causing harm to birds, fish, and other animals. Additionally, DDT was linked to potential human health risks, such as cancer and reproductive issues.
Reduced usage. it's banned in US already.
DDT is a pesticide.
DDT is an insecticide.
Because of DDT birds would lay eggs without shells. Bald eagles became extinct in all states except Florida and Alaska. Pelicans became extinct in Louisiana. After DDT was banned a number of birds were introduced to their historic homelands from Florida and the few other places where they had survived.
DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane; biomagnification of DDT in some organisms is possible.