Pest-Borne Diseases and Their Impact

The video discusses how climate change increases the risk of diseases spread by pests such as ticks, mosquitoes, fleas, and rodents. With higher temperatures, these diseases can multiply faster, spread to more locations, and affect people for longer periods. Examples include Lyme disease, West Nile virus, Zika, and hantavirus. Communities at risk can prepare by tracking health effects and working with local partners on outreach strategies, such as avoiding certain areas and using insect repellent.

How does climate change affect the spread of diseases by pests?

• It only affects plant diseases.

• It has no effect on the spread of diseases.

• It increases the spread of diseases.

• It decreases the spread of diseases.

Which of the following is NOT a pest mentioned in the video?

• Mosquitoes

• Ticks

• Fleas

• Bees

Which disease is NOT mentioned as being spread by pests?

• Zika

• West Nile virus

• Lyme disease

• Malaria

Who are most at risk of pest-borne diseases?

• People who spend a lot of time indoors

• People who spend extended time outdoors in affected areas

• People who live in urban areas

• People who travel frequently

What is one way communities can prepare for pest-borne diseases?

• Ignoring the problem

• Creating systems to track and assess population health effects

• Moving to another area

• Using more pesticides