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The Clash Between Honey Bees and the Zika Virus
The recent developments with the Zika Virus has put North and South Carolina in a tough spot. These two states connect with Florida, and have been releasing a chemical called Naled to combat mosquitos in their area. Even though there has not been a reported case of the Zika virus being locally-transmitted, The Washington Post notes that South Carolina does have over a dozen cases report for travel-related Zika. The main problem with Naled is that is it a danger to humans, animals, insects and all living material. Over the past 48 hours, millions of honey bees have died from Naled being released
The Zika Virus: Locally-Transmitted Cases vs. Travel-Related Cases
The Zika Virus is an infection that can cause birth defects, and can impair brain functionality for newborns with mothers infected with the virus. A large majority of reported cases of the Zika virus have been travel-related cases, such as a person traveling to Central and South America, and returning to the Untied States. The 14 locally-transmitted cases of the Zika virus have been reported near Miami, and in the Florida area. New York City is currently working to prevent mosquitos from populating in heavy traffic areas. The New York Times mentioned that the city plans to increase spending to