What effects can DDT pose?

DDT is a class 2 insecticide, meaning it is moderately toxic. It is important to note that it was banned in the US in 1972, because of the health risks that emerge from it's usage. read more

DDT has been proven to have adverse effects on bird reproduction, in particular. Environmental groups have long campaigned for an international ban. But the insecticide is cheap and highly effective against the mosquitoes that spread malaria. read more

"Based on recent studies, we conclude that humans are exposed to DDT and DDE, that indoor residual spraying can result in substantial exposure and that DDT may pose a risk for human populations," the scientists wrote in their consensus statement, published online today in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. read more