Banned in most countries now
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The selective use of DDT can kill off predators or parasites that control insect populations, leading to an increase in the target insect species. This disruption in the natural balance can result in a population surge.
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.
Chemicals used by farmers to kill insect pests are called pesticides.
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.
the insects might have developed a resistance to the insecticide
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.
Yes, permethrin is generally considered safe for use in controlling pests and protecting against insect bites when used according to the manufacturer's instructions. It is commonly used in insect repellents and insecticides for clothing and gear.
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 (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.
DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a type of pesticide that is very harmful to many living things in the environment, not just the pests. Its use is banned very nearly world wide, but before that it helped bring malaria and other ancient diseases under control in many parts of the world.
Vernon Raymond Haber has written: 'A laboratory guide for use in forestry entomology' -- subject(s): Control, Entomology, Forest insects, Insect pests, Beneficial insects