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Who Stopped DDT?

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Who Stopped DDT? In May 1963, Rachel Carson appeared before the Department of Commerce and asked for a “Pesticide Commission” to regulate the untethered use of DDT. Ten years later, Carson’s “Pesticide Commission” became the Environmental Protection Agency, which immediately banned DDT. Who stopped the use of DDT? DDT 1 is an organochlorine2 insecticide that

Is Insecticidal Soap Safe For Humans?

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Is Insecticidal Soap Safe For Humans? Insecticidal soaps and oils have a number of advantages for controlling insects. They are virtually non-toxic to humans and other mammals and are relatively safe to beneficial insects in the landscape. Do you rinse off insecticidal soap? Insecticidal soap is generally effective after just a few minutes. Although you