Rachael Carson came along at just the right time, but with a wrong message.
Silent Spring led directly to the banning of DDT and I am one who believes
that on balance the world (and the US) has unnecessarily suffered as a
result.

DDT was, and is, a highly potent insecticide that is capable of annually
saving many lives and reducing himan misery.  Unfortunately, in the 1940's
and 1950's it was used in manners that were entirely inappropriate.  The
manner in which it was used was what led to the severe decline of many of
our raptors, unnecessary poisioning of robins, etc.

Today we routinely use chemicals that have far greater potential harm to
humans and wildlife than DDT.  For example, beekeepers routinely use
Coumophas and Methyl Bromide which are among the most deadly chemicals
known.  It would certainly be a good idea to have DDT re-registered and used
according to a label written under today's standards.  But, it will not
happen and the poorest among us will unnecessrily suffer and die as a
result.

Lloyd

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Lloyd Spear
Owner Ross Rounds, Inc.
Manufacture of equipment for round comb honey sections,
Sundance Pollen Traps, and producer of Sundance custom labels.
Contact your dealer or www.RossRounds.com

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