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To: PROCON; rsobin
DDT the weapon of choice

Actually bedbugs began to develop DDT resistance many decades ago and apparently many modern bedbug populations are 100% resistant to DDT.

15 posted on 09/21/2010 8:40:54 PM PDT by wideminded
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To: wideminded
Actually bedbugs began to develop DDT resistance many decades ago and apparently many modern bedbug populations are 100% resistant to DDT.

Are you a scientist?

Just asking, thought DDT was still applicable to these infestations, if not, what is the alternative?

19 posted on 09/21/2010 8:45:05 PM PDT by PROCON (Independence Day + 79, Let's See How Long It Lasts!)
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