Banned pesticide WSJ Crossword Clue

Think of a three-letter chemical that once targeted insects but now targets concern.

??? is a synthetic pesticide that was used to control insects but is now banned in many countries due to its harmful effects.

The clue refers to a pesticide that was widely used in agriculture but was later banned due to its environmental and health impacts. '???' is the well-known pesticide that fits this description, as it was prohibited in many countries starting in the 1970s.

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