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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient
Banned — all uses cancelled in USA 1972 — For educational reference only
🎯 What It Kills
✓ Historical: mosquitoes, agricultural pests, lice
⚙️ How It Works
DDT was cancelled by EPA in 1972 following Rachel Carson's Silent Spring (1962). A persistent organic pollutant that bioaccumulates — responsible for bald eagle and peregrine falcon population collapse through eggshell thinning. Included here for historical and educational context.
⚗️ Mixing & Application
NOT AVAILABLE. Not registered. Not legal for any use in the United States since 1972.
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⚠️ Safety
- ⚠ CANCELLED — not available or legal for any use in the US
- ⚠ Persistent organic pollutant — remains in environment for decades
- ⚠ Bioaccumulates in animal fat — causes reproductive failure in raptors
- ⚠ Probable human carcinogen (IARC Group 2A)
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⏱️ Residual & Re-entry Timeline
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Follow label mixing and application rates
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Re-entry: 2–4 hours (until dry)
Keep people and pets out of treated area
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Effective period: Years to decades in environment
Active residual — killing or repelling target pests
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Reapply
Re-treat when pest activity returns or residual expires
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is ddt historical safe for pets?
Follow the product label. Keep pets out of treated areas until completely dried (2–4 hours for sprays). Once dry, treated surfaces pose minimal risk to dogs and cats.
Q: Can I use ddt historical indoors?
Check the specific product label — formulations vary. Baits and dusts often have indoor labeling; concentrates and granulars are typically outdoor.
Q: How long does ddt historical last after application?
Residual varies by formulation, surface type, weather, and UV exposure. Indoor applications last longer than outdoor. Check the product label for re-application intervals.
Q: What should I do if exposed?
Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water. For eye contact, rinse 15–20 minutes. For ingestion or severe symptoms, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Have the product label available.
📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Banned — all uses cancelled in USA 1972 — Safety Data Sheet
View the official SDS document for this product directly on the CDMS label database.
📚 Sources: EPA Pesticide Labels · NPIC Pesticide Info
Published: Jan 1, 2025 · Updated: Apr 7, 2026
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Reviewed by Derek GiordanoContent reviewed by a licensed pest management professional and cross-referenced against EPA, university extension, and manufacturer technical data. Last reviewed: April 2026.