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National Situation Regarding DDT
Nicaragua
1. Brief country profile

DDT-related Activity
Reported status Comments
DDT is produced
No3  
DDT is actually used in Disease Vector Control (i.e. IRS)
No3  
DDT is imported
No3

Imports of DDT reported at 21 t in 1974 and 521 t in 1976.9

Last import was 1.072 t in 1980.3

DDT is exported
No3 In 1998, 51 t of DDT were exported to Finland for disposal. 3
Purchase/Use is regulated
No data  
DDT alternatives are used
No data  
Has a national vector control policy
No data  
IVM strategy is implemented
No data  
Hold usable stocks of DDT
No3
Holds 2,5 kg of DDT 3
Case Studies on DDT exist?
   

2. Country data sources

3 GEF-funded NIP Projects
9Case Study in India (Agriculture and Health)



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