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Because DDT is a very efficient insecticide but also is toxic for other organisms.
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Why is DDT controversial?
Very dangerous. causes kidney/liver disease and kidney/liver cancer and leads up to death. was banned in 1972 by the US Secretary of agriculture, Richard Milhous Nixon and the World Health Orginization. Cased by inhaling the chemical.
Is DDT a parasite?
DDT is an insecticide.
Is DDT flammable?
DDT is flammable.
Is DDT is fertiliser?
DDT is an insecticide.
What is DDT and what does it have to do with bio magnification?
DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane; biomagnification of DDT in some organisms is possible.
Is Spanking a controversial issue?
yes
One controversial issue in the Constitutional Conventions of the1890s was the location of the federal capital How was this issue resolved?
One controversial issue in the Constitutional Conventions of the1890s was the location of the federal capital How was this issue resolved?
Why is ddt still used today even though it is harmful?
DDT is very efficient against mosquitoes.
What is the closest synonym for the word controversial?
issue
More controversial issue about Jose Rizal?
comtroversial issue about Jose RIzal
What was the controversial issue about Mohandas Gandhi?
no issue
Why was DDT still getting into chickens over 20 years after it was banned?
DDt is still getting into chickens after 20 years because it is still in the soil. it was banned due to the health problems it caused.
Why is cloning a controversial issue?
yes Im normal
Is DDT illegal?
The use of DDT was banned in the USA in 1973 although it is still in use in some other parts of the world
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.
Why was DDT still getting into chickens 20 years after it was banned?
DDT is degraded slowly and therefore it remains in the environment long time.
What are the most controversial issue in the Philippines?
Philippine controversial issues are divorce, reproductive health, integrated population and development policy.
