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Residues of DDT and DDE in livers of waterfowl, northeastern Louisiana--1970-71

June 30, 1976

A study was conducted to determine the levels of DDT and DDE in the livers of 10 species of waterfowl collected in Louisiana from 1970 to 1971. Livers of 48 of 50 specimens contained detectable levels of DDT and/or DDE. DDT residues ranged from 0.01 to 10.90 ppm; DDE levels ranged from 0.02 to 38.69 ppm.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1976
Title Residues of DDT and DDE in livers of waterfowl, northeastern Louisiana--1970-71
Authors Donald H. White
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Pesticides Monitoring Journal
Index ID 70208659
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center