DDT, which ddt full form stands for Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, is a chemical primarily used for insect control. It was commonly employed in agriculture to eliminate pests. The United States banned its use in 1972 due to environmental and health concerns, but some countries continue to use it. Besides its agricultural applications, DDT was historically used to prevent lice infestations and is still utilized to manage mosquito populations that transmit malaria in regions outside the US. One significant drawback of DDT and similar chemicals is their persistence; they can remain in the environment and accumulate in the bodies of animals for extended periods.
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