Searching for Zika in Houston, Texas

The video discusses the mission to protect people from mosquito-borne diseases, focusing on Zika and other viruses. It explains mosquito breeding habits, particularly in stagnant water, and the role of human activity in creating breeding grounds. The video also covers lab analysis of mosquitoes for viruses like West Nile and Zika. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of minimizing mosquito populations through collective efforts, acknowledging that complete eradication is impossible due to their evolutionary resilience.

What type of mosquito is primarily responsible for transmitting the Zika virus?

• Aedes aegypti

• Aedes albopictus

• Culex

• Anopheles

Where do Aedes aegypti mosquitoes commonly breed?

• In natural tree holes and containers

• In open fields

• In fast-flowing rivers

• In sandy deserts

What environmental condition is most conducive to mosquito breeding?

• Cold temperatures

• Dry and arid conditions

• Stagnant water

• High altitudes

Which virus was not initially a concern but is now being checked in mosquitoes?

• West Nile virus

• Saint Louis encephalitis

• Dengue

• Zika

Why is it challenging to completely eliminate mosquitoes?

• They are resistant to all pesticides

• They have been around for over 100 million years

• They are protected by law

• They only breed in remote areas