Mosquito control: Whose duty is it anyway?

With the abundance of rains this year, mosquitoes are breeding too in large numbers. Mosquito control is your task of the year. Here are some tips.

Mosquito control

Mosquito control is the task of limiting the population of mosquitoes to prevent their damage to human health. Mosquito control is a key public-health practice throughout the world as mosquitoes spread many dreaded diseases, such as malaria.

Mosquito control: Rule one

One of the most effective ways for mosquito control is to eliminate their habitat. Mosquitoes multiply faster in standing water. The sources of standing water can be rain gutters, old containers, fountains, bird baths, swimming pools, storage tanks, and the like. Eliminate old containers with dirt water. Recycle and circulate swimming pool water every month.

Mosquito control: Rule two

The next method for mosquito control is to stay away from them. You should find all the possible ways to keep mosquitoes away from you. These include using mosquito repellents, nets, bug-tight windows and other mosquito control products.

Mosquito control: Rule Three

Larvicide is another popular method for mosquito control. Larvicide is an insecticide that targets bugs in their early stages. This includes contact poisons, stomach poisons, growth inhibitors and biological agents.

Additionally, herbs can also be used for mosquito control.