Events
DDT is banned in AustraliaEPA banned most uses for DDTPeak of production
82,000 tonnes producedLarge public outcry to stop the use of DDTRachel Carson published book 'Silent Spring' which opposed the use of DDTPeak of usage
36,000 tonnes usedWorld Health Organisation started program to eradicate Malaria in countries with low to high transmission ratesAvailable for public purchase in AmericaUsed on U.S Army soldiers in World War 2DDT'S insecticidal properties discovered by Paul Herman MullerDDT is created
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