The story of DDT

Hi,
DDT was one of the most used chemical pesticides used by man. It is now banned in most countries for use on crop plants.

When it was first invented, it was thought to be safe and it was used on crops, people, on walls and cupboards to kill ants and household pests and mosquitoes.

In the book "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson raised the alarm at the abandon with with people were using the pesticide as it was already noticed that all insects, including the useful ones, as well as birds were dying in large numbers.




DDT which is now banned was even sprayed on children.


Respect of all living things, flora and fauna, will stand us in good stead.

Cheers