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'Dicofol' is an organochlorine pesticide that is chemically related to DDT. Dicofol is a miticide that is very effective against red spider mite.
One of the intermediates used in its production is DDT. This has caused criticism by many environmentalists; however, the World Health Organization classifies dicofol as a Level III, "slightly hazardous" pesticide. It is known to be harmful to aquatic animals, and can cause eggshell thinning in various species of birds.

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Difference between dicofol and DDT

Chemistry

Impurities

Use and formulations

Producers

Estimated usage as a pesticide

Effects

Toxicity

Chronic effects

Carcinogenecity

Reproductive effects

Metabolism

Ecological effects

Degradation

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Difference between dicofol and DDT

Dicofol is structurally similar to DDT. It differs from DDT by the replacement of the hydrogen (H) on C-1 by a hydroxyl (OH)