Class meeting Nov. 14th Objectives: 1. Distinguish Diptera from other orders 2. Predict the evolutionary and ecological consequences of pesticide applications for pest control
ALE 1 Diptera? Why yes/no?
ALE 1 Diptera? Why yes/no?
ALE 1 Diptera? Why yes/no?
ALE 1 Diptera? Why yes/no?
ALE 1 Diptera? Why yes/no?
ALE 2 Mosquitoes vector many devastating diseases and in many countries (esp. in Africa), pesticides are used frequently to suppress mosquito populations. Class discussion: Despite heavy use of pesticides, why do mosquitoes and mosquito- borne diseases remain an issue? Group work: Diagram the sequence of likely events that often follow pesticide applications to suppress mosquito populations