Because some countries that are still developing cannot afford other expensive pesticides so the governments really look at the costs of not using it vs. the cost of using it and they decide.
DDT is not legal for agricultural use in most countries due to its harmful effects on the environment and health. However, some countries may still use DDT for specific public health purposes like controlling malaria. It is important to check with local regulations and restrictions in each country where DDT may be used.
Practically all countries banned DDT.
DDT is dangerous for the environmement.
The use of DDT was banned in the USA in 1973 although it is still in use in some other parts of the world
DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane; biomagnification of DDT in some organisms is possible.
they are legal in some countries
It's a cheap way to control mosquitoes in undeveloped areas. Mosquitoes are the vectors for malaria and DDT is effective in controlling the population. India, China, and N. Korea still produce and export DDT however agricultural use is banned by the 2004 Stockholm Convention. India and N. Korea may still use DDT on crops.
DDT
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.
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.
Banned in most countries now
Chemical weapons and DDT.