Wisconsin’s Connection To the Battle Against DDT

Air Date: Nov 12 2014

Heard On The Larry Meiller Show

DDT was considered a mirecle pesticide and was used extensively before its risks were exposed. Photo: Crossett Library (CC-BY-NC-SA).

Larry Meiller visits with the author of a new book chronicling Wisconsinites’ role in banning “the miracle pesticide” DDT.

Episode Credits

Larry Meiller Host
Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
Bill Berry Guest

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