Mosquitoes and Their Impact on Kauai

What is the main threat to the island of Kauai as discussed in the video?

• Tropical storms

• Mosquitoes

• Tourism

• Deforestation

How did mosquitoes first arrive in Hawaii?

• By natural migration

• With the whaling industry

• Via bird carriers

• Through air travel

What was DDT initially considered in the fight against mosquitoes?

• A miracle pesticide

• A harmful chemical

• A natural remedy

• An ineffective solution

What is the primary goal of using the Wolbachia method?

• To eliminate all insect species

• To sterilize mosquitoes

• To increase mosquito populations

• To attract more mosquitoes

What percentage of mosquito species are responsible for mosquito-borne illnesses?

• 10%

• 2%

• 25%

• 50%

Why is the Wolbachia method considered environmentally friendly?

• It only affects specific mosquito species

• It targets all insects

• It uses chemical pesticides

• It eliminates all mosquitoes

What is the impact of mosquitoes on Kauai's native birds?

• They protect the birds

• They help in pollination

• They are a food source

• They spread avian malaria

What is the fate of the 'akikiki bird species by the end of the year?

• They will increase in number

• They will be extinct in the wild

• They will migrate

• They will thrive

What is the cultural significance of birds to the native communities in Kauai?

• They are used for food

• They are ignored

• They are part of the family

• They are seen as pests

What is the main reason for relocating the 'akikiki to Maui?

• To introduce them to a new habitat

• To study them further

• To protect them from mosquitoes

• To increase tourism