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Is DDT organic?
No, DDT is not considered organic. It is a synthetic pesticide that was commonly used in the past but has since been banned in many countries due to its harmful effects on the environment and human health.
Why did DDT stop being used?
"The pesticide DDT was banned in the United States in 1972 because it contributed to the near extinction of birds, including the bald eagle and the peregrine falcon. DDT is a persistent chemical that becomes concentrated in animal tissues, rising in concentration in animals that are higher in the food chain. It is particularly toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates and insects (including some that are beneficial). While not immediately toxic to birds, DDT causes long-term reproductive problems by causing eggshells to weaken and crack, threatening the survival of many bird species. Because of its chemical nature, once DDT is applied in a field or other environment, it remains in an active form for decades. People throughout the United States still carry DDT and its metabolites in their bodies, 30 years after the pesticide was banned in this country. Most other developed countries have also banned DDT, but it is still used in many developing countries."Letter to U.S. Agency for International Development (AID) [PDF document] -- April 2004 letter from Environmental Defense to U.S. AID, urging the agency to consider limited indoor use of DDT for malaria control in regions where malaria is spread by indoor-dwelling mosquitoes until better alternatives are developed.
When was ddt first made?
DDT, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, was first synthesized in 1874, but the insect killing properties of this chemical were not realized until 1939. It was eventually banned in the US and some other countries because of the hazards it poses to other life. A link can be found below.
In 1939 the use of DDT (a powerful synthetic chemical) as an insecticide was discovered. The US adopted its widespread use producing up to 100 million kilograms per year (200 million pounds per year).?
DDT was initially effective in controlling pests and reducing insect-borne diseases like malaria. However, its widespread use led to harmful effects on the environment and wildlife, causing it to be banned in many countries. The legacy of DDT serves as a cautionary tale about the long-term impacts of synthetic chemicals on ecosystems.
Has Tide detergent been banned from some US states?
Tide Detergent has not been banned from the US .. if it was we wouldnt be using it today.
How has the use of DDt changes in the US since 1972?
DDT was banned.
How has the use of DDT changed in the US since 1972?
DDT was banned.
Has any other countries banned DDT?
Practically all countries banned DDT.
How can you reduce DDT pollution?
Reduced usage. it's banned in US already.
When was DDT banded?
DDT was banned in the USA in 1972.
Is DDT banned in the UK?
Yes it was banned in 1984 :)
Why is DDT not a banned chemical in North America?
After my knowledge the use of DDT is banned in USA, with the exception of use for health.
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
What did the government do to solve the problem with DDT?
DDT is banned for agricultural use.
Why was the pesticide DDT banned from use in the US?
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.
How has the eagle population fared since DDT use was banned?
Since DDT was banned, the population of bald eagles has increased, and the species has been moved from the endangered list to the threatened list. The population increased by about 15% during the first ten years after DDT was banned.
Where can you buy DDT?
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.
