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To: RightWingAtheist
Could the use of DDT inadvertently worsen the malaria problem by decimating the populations of the mosquito's natural predators?

Another good point. Amphibians are certainly affected by DDT and have been known to munch on mosquito larvae as well as adults. Not only that but heavy use of DDT would also speed up the DDT resistance of skeeters. The truth of the matter is this isn't a black and white issue. DDT has its problems and its benefits. It just has to be used in moderation. It is by no means some wonder pesticide like some like to claim.

36 posted on 03/02/2006 10:46:48 AM PST by GreenFreeper (Not blind opposition to progress, but opposition to blind progress)
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To: GreenFreeper

Amphibians are certainly affected by DDT and have been known to munch on mosquito larvae as well as adults. Not only that but heavy use of DDT would also speed up the DDT resistance of skeeters.

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Wrong again and again and again and again. It must be difficult to never be right.
DDT does not harm invertebrates.
There are no studies showing resistance to DDT.
It IS a wonder pesticide.
Saying it ain't so does not mean it ain't so.


53 posted on 03/02/2006 4:06:56 PM PST by Louis Foxwell (Here come I, gravitas in tow.)
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