DDT can make egg shells so thin that birds can't hatch their young.
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DDT is dangerous for all living beings; but also is a very good insecticide.
Because DDT degrades slowly in the environment and is toxic it is considered a polluting substance.
DDT killed ladybugs, which caused the aphid population to rise.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The use of the pesticide DDT concerns Canadians because it is quite poisonous. The chemical can have many detrimental effects on humans and animals.
i don't understand your question. are you talking about the effects of bioaccumulation?