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It's a cheap way to control mosquitoes in undeveloped areas. Mosquitoes are the vectors for malaria and DDT is effective in controlling the population. India, China, and N. Korea still produce and export DDT however agricultural use is banned by the 2004 Stockholm Convention. India and N. Korea may still use DDT on crops.
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What countries still use shifting cultivation?
Some countries that still practice shifting cultivation include Brazil, Indonesia, Cameroon, and Papua New Guinea. However, shifting cultivation is gradually decreasing in popularity due to its impact on deforestation and land degradation.
Why do some countries use more water for agriculture than others?
Some countries use more water for agriculture due to factors like climate, soil conditions, crop types, irrigation practices, and water availability. Arid regions may require more irrigation water to support crop growth, while countries with advanced irrigation systems may use water more efficiently for agriculture. Additionally, certain crops, such as rice or sugarcane, are water-intensive, leading to higher water usage in countries that cultivate these crops.
In which countries is Fahrenheit used?
Countries which have not adopted the international system are the US, Liberia and Burma, along with some Caribbean Islands. The Fahrenheit scale is also used (unofficially) in some countries with cold climates because a Fahrenheit degree is just over half a Celsius degree. This enables smaller differences to be communicated while still using whole numbers.
What countries are referred as mother land and what countries are referred as fatherland?
Some countries traditionally refer to their homeland as the "motherland," such as Russia and India, emphasizing a nurturing and protective connection. On the other hand, countries like Germany and France use the term "fatherland," symbolizing a sense of strength, authority, and protection associated with the nation.
What kind of map would you use to find out what countries are located in asia?
You would use a political map to find out what countries are located in Asia. A political map clearly outlines the boundaries of different countries.
In what countries is DDT legal?
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.
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
Can we still buy ddt powder?
DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is banned in many countries due to its harmful environmental and health effects. It is not recommended to buy or use DDT powder as safer alternatives are available for pest control.
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.
The use of DDT to control insect pests is?
Banned in most countries now
Which countries have not banned the pesticide DDT yet?
DDT is a persistent chemical - it does not break down after it is used. So if you spray DDT to kill bugs, and birds eat the bugs, the birds now have DDT in them. Some species of birds almost went extinct because the DDT made their eggshells so weak that the chicks couldn't survive. You don't want to have a chemical around that solves one problem, but creates a hundred more.
What are some issues problems about the use of DDT?
DDT is a very toxic pesticide and degrades slowly in nature.
Why has Canada banned DDT but other countries have not?
The use of the pesticide DDT concerns Canadians because it is quite poisonous. The chemical can have many detrimental effects on humans and animals.
How much ddt present on plants?
DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) was first synthesized in 1874, but it's insecticide properties weren't discovered until 1939.After finding that DDT was harmful to animals and humans, it was outlawed for most uses in the U.S. in 1972. Subsequently, it was banned for agricultural use worldwide in the Stockholm Convention. So, the short answer is, there should not be *any* DDT present on plants.
Is DDT cheap to make?
DDT is relatively inexpensive to manufacture due to its simple chemical structure. However, the environmental and health impacts associated with the use of DDT have led to restrictions and bans in many countries, contributing to increased costs for compliance with regulations.
Why are developing countries still using pesticides that have been banned?
first of all because they are allowed to. remember that when one bans a pesticide it doesnt just go away immidiatly. one needs to find alternatives both for use and production and one has to finish all the left overs. also "developed" countries have done so mostly at the expence of developing countries with the use of cheap pesticides which are now banned and it isn't very fair to tell them now they cant use cheap stuff because we don't like it. in some cases such as the use of DDT against malaria there simply isn't a choise nothing else works.
Where do you use DDT?
DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is mainly used as a pesticide in agriculture to control disease-spreading insects like mosquitoes. It has also been used in the past for its insecticidal properties in controlling pests in homes and public health programs. However, due to its persistence and bioaccumulation in the environment, DDT has been banned or its use severely restricted in many countries.
