Tuesday, July 27, 2010

What is Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT)


Dichloro diphenyl trichloroethane (DDT) is a popular synthetic pesticide also known as the "atomic bomb" of pesticides.

Mainly to control mosquito-borne malaria

Banned in many countries in the 1970s in response to public concern and mounting scientific evidence linking DDT with damage to wildlife

Trade names : Anofex, Cezarex, Chlorophenothane, Clofenotane, Dicophane, Dinocide, Gesarol, Guesapon, Guesarol, Gyron, Ixodex, Neocid, Neocidol, and Zerdane

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