1. What is Zika? How is it spread? What effect does the Zika virus have on humans?

2. What is microcephaly?

3. What is BTI? How does it work?

4. What is Naled? How does it work?

5. Why is Naled controversial?

6. a) What is the CDC? What is its role?
b) What is the EPA? What is its role?
c) What do the CDC and EPA say about the use of Naled?

7. The CBS News report leaves a few unanswered questions:

• Tanjim Hossain said Naled can kill anything. Is he referring to any insect, plant, animal, person?
• Why did the European Union ban Naled while the U.S. agencies recommend using it and say it is safe?
• What tests have been done on Naled that demonstrate it is safe to use?

Read about Naled at the EPA's website.

In August, the CDC announced that pregnant women should avoid traveling to Miami-Dade county. This area is a top tourist destination that generates a lot of its revenue from tourists. Many of its businesses/employment depend on tourism.
a) If the CDC and EPA say Naled is safe and effective, should it be used? Explain your answer.
b) Would being a resident of Miami-Dade affect your answer? Please explain.
c) Ask a parent the same questions.

8. Read the Background below. If Zika MIGHT cause microcephaly in even a tiny percentage of babies born, what should be done to solve this problem?