The reason for this is because these mosquitoes that transmit this disease enjoy the landscape left over after forests are cleared (Chimes, 1).
DDT may be the solution to this fatal disease that has struck many countries all around the world, but yet it does have some controversial issues relating to the use of it. DDT, also known as dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane is a commonly used pesticide but was banned in 1972 (DDT). It is a white, crystalline solid that does not have any odor or taste (DDT, DDE, DDD). Because DDT has low solubility in water and high solubility in fats this means it will not dissolve in water but in fats of different organisms, including humans (Physical and Chemical Properties). According to Cornell University, they reported the half-life of this pesticide when in the water environment is 56 days for lake water and around 28 days for river water (1). This pesticide is used in other parts of the world for agricultural purposes and disease control programs such as malaria (DDT). Although it is used to control diseases such as malaria and used for agricultural practices, it can have harmful effects on humans. Some of these effects include carcinogens, liver damage or cancer, temporary damage of the central nervous system and a decrease in the reproductive success and damage to the reproductive system (DDT). .
The use of DDT is very controversial because using it could cause danger to the environment but at the same time can also decrease the risk of many diseases including malaria. The pros of DDT include that it is very effective for the removal of malaria and it is not as expensive as other pesticides. The cons, on the other hand are that it does not break down in the environment or in organisms because of the insoluble property of DDT and it affects many birds and very toxic to the aquatic life. I think that although DDT can be very effective to control malaria, it is still dangerous to the environment, causing a lot of harmful effects.
