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.
DDT is very efficient against mosquitoes.
DDT was a pesticide that was used to kill bugs on farms. But when pretadors of those bugs were eaten by other predators the level of DDT rose and made the Bald Eagles egg shells very thin and usually the bald eagle would die. DDT is now outlawed, but the levels of DDT are still in fish and insects.
It was used to kill pests in crops. However, most countries now ban the use of DDT because of its ability to remain in the food chain, affecting countless other species of animals in the ecosystem.
DDT was used in the later 1950's and early 1960's for the erradication of mosquitoes, and other insects. It pretty much cured the Malaria in America and a great deal of the world. It was banned and now once again we are having a problem with Malaria and other insect borne infections.
Because DDT is a very efficient insecticide but also is toxic for other organisms.
DDT, a cancer-causing insecticide that has been banned for decades, is still regularly found in the fatty tissue of animals, birds, and fish, even in extremely remote regions such as the North Pole
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.
No, DDT does not cause malaria. DDT is actually used to control the mosquito populations that spread malaria by killing the mosquitoes that carry the disease. Using DDT in a controlled and targeted manner can help reduce the incidence of malaria.
DDT is not legal for agricultural use in most countries due to its harmful effects on the environment and health. However, some countries may still use DDT for specific public health purposes like controlling malaria. It is important to check with local regulations and restrictions in each country where DDT may be used.
The use of DDT was banned in the USA in 1973 although it is still in use in some other parts of the world
As a pesticide/insecticide.
DDT is degraded slowly and therefore it remains in the environment long time.