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DDT was used in the 1940's. While my dad was stationed in the Philippines in WW2 they were sprayed with it keep the mosquitoes off of the troops. It has been found to cause cancer and to kill or produce deformed animals. Things like Eagle eggs have shown up with DDT and breaking because the shell was too thin.
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Why did many countries stop using DDT?
DDT is dangerous for the environmement.
What is a positive result of using DDT why is an negative result of using DDT?
DDT is a very useful pesticide but it is also on long term a possible danger for humans and animals because it is very stable in soils and waters, remaining for long time not degraded.
Can DDT cause malaria?
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.
What is the MOST well known negative side effect of using DDT?
The most well-known negative side effect of using DDT is its harmful impact on the environment and wildlife. DDT is known to bioaccumulate in the food chain, leading to the poisoning of birds and other animals.
Why did the US to stop using DDT?
The United States stopped using DDT primarily due to its harmful effects on the environment and human health. It was found to have persistent toxic effects on wildlife, to bioaccumulate in the food chain, and to have potential carcinogenic properties. These concerns prompted the US to ban the use of DDT in agriculture in 1972.
What did the government do to solve the problem with DDT?
DDT is banned for agricultural use.
Why did many countries stop using DDT?
DDT is dangerous for the environmement.
Who might disagree with the use of ddt in africa?
people that understand that DDT is a problem to the environment, humans and animals
What evidence did scientists use to ban DDT?
the evidence that scientist had to ban DDT was that birds were getting extinct in particular cites and in the 1960's there was a problem with child development. scientist believed that DDT was doing this
What is a positive result of using DDT why is an negative result of using DDT?
DDT is a very useful pesticide but it is also on long term a possible danger for humans and animals because it is very stable in soils and waters, remaining for long time not degraded.
Can DDT cause malaria?
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.
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.
What is the MOST well known negative side effect of using DDT?
The most well-known negative side effect of using DDT is its harmful impact on the environment and wildlife. DDT is known to bioaccumulate in the food chain, leading to the poisoning of birds and other animals.
Why can biomagnification be a problem in ecosystems?
an increase in chemicals and pesticides like "DDT" can damage an ecosystem
What chemical replaced DDT?
There isn't a single chemical that directly replaced DDT, but rather a shift towards using integrated pest management techniques, including rotating different insecticides and using physical methods like traps. Some commonly used insecticides post-DDT include pyrethroids, neonicotinoids, and organophosphates.
Why did the US to stop using DDT?
The United States stopped using DDT primarily due to its harmful effects on the environment and human health. It was found to have persistent toxic effects on wildlife, to bioaccumulate in the food chain, and to have potential carcinogenic properties. These concerns prompted the US to ban the use of DDT in agriculture in 1972.
What was rachel Carsons problem she solved?
Rachel Carson's problem was the environmental damage caused by indiscriminate pesticide use, particularly DDT. She raised awareness about the harmful effects of pesticides on ecosystems and human health through her book "Silent Spring," which led to the eventual ban of DDT and sparked the modern environmental movement.
