The Toxicity of DDT to Certain Forms of Aquatic Life

Abstract
DDT in dosages greater than 0.1 ppm. proved toxic to goldfish in laboratory tests. In field tests, surface applications of DDT as a dust and in oils were not harmful to fish in dosages used for mosquito control. Other cold-blooded aquatic animals, such as frogs, snakes, crayfish, spiders, and insects, were affected by suspensions of DDT. No harmful effects on warm-blooded animals were noted in applying DDT as a larvicidal treatment.