The movie was very interesting because it related to Mr. Hyke's lesson about pests and pesticides. The video talked about malaria and other diseases and what could be done about it. In my environmental class we learned about getting rid of pests and using pesticides and other methods to exterminate them. Although most methods provide an immediate, short term solution, it has long term effects such as the pests or diseases building genetic resistance through natural selection. This means that as DDT (also damaging to human health and the environment) is being used in Africa to prevent the spread of malaria, the mosquitos will eventually become immune to the pesticide. This will create a stronger generation of mosquitos, leaving the negative effects of DDT.
