Poisons, Pests and People
1960
59 min
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Produced in 1960, this 2-part documentary examines the effects of widespread chemical insecticide on insects and on warm-blooded creatures including humans. Part 1 looks at the ravages of insects and the centuries-old struggle to control them. Part 2 shows experiments to find ways of controlling specific insects, while leaving harmless ones unaffected.
Details
Produced in 1960, this 2-part documentary examines the effects of widespread chemical insecticide on insects and on warm-blooded creatures including humans. Part 1 looks at the ravages of insects and the centuries-old struggle to control them. Part 2 shows experiments to find ways of controlling specific insects, while leaving harmless ones unaffected.
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directorLarry Gosnell
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scriptLarry Gosnell
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producerDavid Bairstow
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photographyTom Bird
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soundTed Haley
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editingDennis Sawyer
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sound editingMichael McKennireyJean-Pierre Joutel
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re-recordingGeorge Croll
Education
Ages 13 to 16
Health/Personal Development - Disease Prevention
Science - Environmental Science
Science - Life Systems/Ecology
Have students research DDT from its development to the end of its use in Canada. Have students stage a parliamentary-style debate arguing the value of pesticide use in Canada. Have students research alternative, environmentally-safe solutions to pesticides.
