Mexico allows the use of DDT to kill mosquitoes, which carry malaria. Chlordane

kills termites and is used mainly in Mexico's southern states. DDT was banned in the United States in 1973, and chlordane has been unavailable for residential use in this country since 1987.

Do they still use DDT in Mexico?

Production of DDT in Mexico ceased in 1997 and the use of DDT was halted in 2000, exceeding the initial target in the DDT NARAP of an 80 percent reduction by 2002.

Which countries still use DDT How is DDT used?

DDT is still used today in South America, Africa, and Asia for this purpose. Farmers used DDT on a variety of food crops in the United States and worldwide. DDT was also used in buildings for pest control.