Investigates questions concerning the effectiveness of the application of DDT on the potential SRRV problem in Ramford County.

1. What is DDT? What are the historic uses? What are the current uses?

2. What are the most likely places for the application of DDT in Ramford County?

3. What are the known concentrations of DDT in soil and produce in Ramford County? How do you explain its occurrence?

4. How does SRRV compare to other mosquito borne diseases?

5. What is a likely scenario for the occurrence of SRRV in the next mosquito season using DDT.

6. What is a likely scenario for the occurrence of SRRV in the next mosquito season not using DDT.

Each team will be responsible for:

A. Preparing written answers to the guiding questions listed above;

B. One team member will synthesize the information into the three minute argument that will support your consulting company’s position in the debate;

C. One team member will synthesize the information into the two minute rebuttal that will support your consulting company’s position in the debate.