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DDT abbreviation of dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane

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Pesticides applied are mostly DDT and other derivatives of organohalogens. en.wikipedia.org

Among those chemicals were DDT, banned by international convention, and several defoliants and herbicides. en.wikipedia.org

In order to correct these damages, DDT was banned in 1970 and various programs were created to better maintain and protect wetland nesting habitats. en.wikipedia.org

Within hours of securing the camp, they brought in DDT to delouse the survivors. en.wikipedia.org

If these are used then the move is considered a type of DDT (if the wrestler falls backwards) or bulldog. en.wikipedia.org

The cat population had previously been reduced as an unintended consequence of spraying DDT for malaria control. en.wikipedia.org

Consequently, some experts have argued that restrictions placed on the agricultural use of DDT have increased its effectiveness as a tool for battling malaria. en.wikipedia.org

It has also been alleged that donor governments and agencies have refused to fund DDT spraying, or made aid contingent upon not using DDT. en.wikipedia.org

However, because it does not leave behind a residue, it is less effective at these roles than DDT. en.wikipedia.org

The widespread restriction of DDT use eventually allowed released birds to breed successfully. en.wikipedia.org

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