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What is being done about ddt?
nothing is begging done about ddt yet
What is currently being done regarding DDT?
They are trying to stop the spread of DDT
Explain why when DDT is used the numbers of mosquitoes first go down but then start increasing again?
When DDT is used, most of the mosquitoes are killed initially. However some develop a resistance and begin to repopulate.
Can DDT cause malaria?
No, DDT is used against mosquitoes which are vectors of malaria.
Why was DDT used in North America?
As a pesticide/insecticide.
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.
Why is ddt still used today even though it is harmful?
DDT is very efficient against mosquitoes.
How do you ddt somebody witheout hurting them?
One should not use DDT directly on another person. That will have serious side effects. If DDT is to be used, it should be used sparingly and only sprayed in places that mosquitos will congregrate.
Is DDT used in Croatia or Bulgaria?
not allowed
What promblems were caused by the persitence of DDT?
Abusive use of DDT is considered as a danger for life of animals and humans being toxic and hardly degradable.
What are the effects of DDT with animals?
DDT is a pesticide that was used in the past to control insects and to prevent them from damaging crops. The problem with DDT is that it accumulates in the environment and remains in the muscles of animals and fish. When birds consume too much DDT, such as by eating fish, they are unable to make hard shells on their eggs, resulting in very few new babies being born in certain bird populations, such as pelicans.
What was the first man-made insecticide?
DDT
