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DDT can make egg shells so thin that birds can't hatch their young.

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What effects can a DDT ban have on the population of fish?

DDT is dangerous for all living beings; but also is a very good insecticide.


What is a well-written hypothesis about DDT and its effects on the environment?

Because DDT degrades slowly in the environment and is toxic it is considered a polluting substance.


What did the study in Pennsylvania forest reveal about the environmental effects of using DDT?

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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.


How do you ddt somebody witheout hurting them?

One should not use DDT directly on another person. That will have serious side effects. If DDT is to be used, it should be used sparingly and only sprayed in places that mosquitos will congregrate.


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.


Is DDT is fertiliser?

No, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is not a fertilizer. It is a synthetic pesticide that was widely used in the past for pest control but has since been banned in many countries due to its harmful effects on the environment and human health.


What is the abbreviation 'DDT'?

A chlorinated organic compound is what DDT is.Specifically, the organochloride in question carries the abbreviation DDT, for dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. It has no color or taste and very little odor. Its most famous use is as an effective insecticide with environmental after- and side-effects.


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.


Bioaccumulation in forms of DDT or Mercury?

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