2007-08-19 15:42:27 · 4 answers · asked by pot roast 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
most likely not because it is illegal in many parts of the world because of its harmful effects to the entire food chain. although it was useful in managing mosquitos and certain other bugs (ie bedbugs) it nearly wiped out many species of birds and the bugs were able to adapt and survive the chemical.
2007-08-19 16:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope so because DDT has saved millions of lives from devastating malarial mosquito's!! It has never been "proven" that it is a detriment to people and wildlife!!
2007-08-19 22:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. It isn't a great pesticide, there are better and cheaper out there.
2007-08-19 22:46:47 · answer #3 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope not that stuff is terrible on the enviornment
2007-08-19 22:46:47 · answer #4 · answered by otis spunkmeyer 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋