DDT - A Brief History and Status | US EPA - U.S. Environmental ...
WEBMar 12, 2024 · DDT is a synthetic insecticide that was used to combat malaria and other diseases, but was banned in the U.S. in 1972 due to its environmental and health effects. The web page explains the history, regulation, and current status of DDT, and its limited use in Africa for malaria control.
DDT - Wikipedia
WEBDDT is a colorless, tasteless, and almost odorless organochloride that was used as an insecticide to control malaria and typhus. It was banned in the US in 1972 due to its environmental and health hazards, such as causing cancer and reducing bird populations.
DDT | Description, History, Effects, Uses, Banned, & Facts
WEBAug 12, 2024 · DDT is a synthetic insecticide that belongs to the family of organic halogen compounds and is highly toxic toward a variety of insects. Learn more about DDT in this article, including its discovery, applications, environmental impact, and regulation.
What Is DDT? Environmental Impact and Current Uses - Treehugger
WEBJul 23, 2021 · DDT is a synthetic insecticide that has been banned in many countries due to its environmental and health risks. Learn how DDT affects water life, birds, and humans, and why it is still used...
DDT - A Brief History and Status | Ingredients Used in Pesticide ...
WEBAug 11, 2017 · Learn about the development, regulation, and current status of DDT, the first synthetic insecticide used to combat malaria and other insect-borne diseases. Find out how DDT is classified, controlled, and used under the Stockholm Convention on POPs and the World Health Organization guidelines.
Consequences of DDT Exposure Could Last Generations
WEBJul 1, 2021 · Hailed as a miracle in the 1950s, the potent bug killer DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane) promised freedom from malaria, typhus and other insect-borne diseases. Manufacturers promoted...
DDT: The dangerous old insecticide that used to be everywhere
WEBMay 3, 2024 · The insecticide DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane) was introduced in the 1940s, just after World War II, and was successful at combatting malaria, typhus, and other insect-borne diseases. It was originally thought to be safe for people and pets.
DDT Is Still With Us, 50 Years Since It Was Banned
WEBMany of the pesticide’s champions noted how DDT had almost entirely eliminated malaria deaths in the U.S. half a century before and how, in the 1940s and 1950s, widespread …
Shoot to Kill: Control and Controversy in the History of DDT …
WEBDDT is a powerful insecticide that was widely used in the 20th century to control malaria and other diseases. Learn how DDT was developed, deployed, and criticized in the context of World War II and beyond.
The DDT Story | Pesticide Action & Agroecology Network (PAN)
WEBLearn about the history, health and environmental impacts of DDT, a powerful synthetic chemical used as an insecticide. Find out how DDT was banned in the U.S. and why it is still controversial for malaria control.
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