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Jeffrey
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The ripple effect of insecticides thru the food chain and prompt failure once spraying is interrupted.
At the same time introduction of predator to control the insect population can have unintended consequences.
Takes a deep understanding to control nature, can it ever be done?
— May 10, 2026 06:40AM
At the same time introduction of predator to control the insect population can have unintended consequences.
Takes a deep understanding to control nature, can it ever be done?
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Jeffrey
is 56% done
Pesticides effect on the insects, then non intended insects, then concentrated in stream and water sources , kills fish , entire ecosystem is affected
Heptachlor - 20x DDT
Dieldrin - 120x DDT
— 17 hours, 30 min ago
Heptachlor - 20x DDT
Dieldrin - 120x DDT
Jeffrey
is 21% done
Chlorinated hydrocarbons - insecticides (or biocides as she terms since harm goes way beyond insects
DDT dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
Aldrin
Heptachlor
Chlordane
Benzene hexachloride
DDD
Organophosphates
Parathion
Malathion
Lead arsenate
2,4 D
Aminotriazole
1) directly Toxic to more than their intended target
2) spontaneously and also by effects of radiation change to more toxic substances
3) bioaccumulation
— Apr 25, 2026 01:57PM
DDT dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
Aldrin
Heptachlor
Chlordane
Benzene hexachloride
DDD
Organophosphates
Parathion
Malathion
Lead arsenate
2,4 D
Aminotriazole
1) directly Toxic to more than their intended target
2) spontaneously and also by effects of radiation change to more toxic substances
3) bioaccumulation
