It accumulates in the fatty tissues of animals. As predators eat prey, the concentration of DDT increases (biomagnification), leading to toxic levels in top-tier predators and humans.

Exposure is linked to endocrine disruption, reproductive issues, and certain types of cancer. Legal and Safe Alternatives

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a total ban on DDT in . It is illegal to sell, distribute, or use DDT in the U.S.

It is used strictly to kill mosquitoes that carry malaria; it is not used on crops.

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The , an international treaty, further restricted DDT globally in 2001. Most nations have signed this agreement.