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What was three ways DDT was beneficial to farming?
DDT destroy insects but is toxic for humans and animals.
Was ddt used to kill bad bugs 50 years ago?
Yes, DDT is very efficient against mosquitoes and other insects.
How can the use of DDT actually boost an insect population?
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.
What were DDT uses?
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.
What is DDT designed to do?
DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is an insecticide designed to kill insects, particularly those that spread diseases like malaria and typhus. It works by interfering with the nervous system of insects, leading to paralysis and death. However, its use has been banned or restricted in many countries due to its harmful effects on the environment and wildlife.
What was three ways DDT was beneficial to farming?
DDT destroy insects but is toxic for humans and animals.
How was ddt harmful?
It killed and endangered many birds.
Was ddt used to kill bad bugs 50 years ago?
Yes, DDT is very efficient against mosquitoes and other insects.
How can the use of DDT actually boost an insect population?
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.
Is ddt a medicine?
No. DDT was a pesticide used to kill insects on crops. It has been banned because it caused tremendous problems for humans who ate the crops.
What were DDT uses?
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.
What did the study in Pennsylvania forest reveal about the environmental effects of using DDT?
DDT killed ladybugs, which caused the aphid population to rise.
How did the cold war impact DDT?
DDT and the Cold War were two different issues.
What is DDT designed to do?
DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is an insecticide designed to kill insects, particularly those that spread diseases like malaria and typhus. It works by interfering with the nervous system of insects, leading to paralysis and death. However, its use has been banned or restricted in many countries due to its harmful effects on the environment and wildlife.
Why would insect population rebound after the use of DDT?
the insects might have developed a resistance to the insecticide
In top of the food chain why does the narrator first spray with DDT?
To help control the insects in Borneo
What is the major reason spraying with DDT and for banning it?
The major reason for spraying with DDT was to control mosquitoes and other disease-carrying insects. DDT was later banned due to its harmful effects on the environment and wildlife, as well as its potential negative impact on human health.
