Mosquito control is a technique to manage and control the population of mosquitoes which can transmit harmful diseases such as zika virus and malaria. It helps to reduce their damage to human health and the economy. It is considered an important method and health practice around the world and majorly practiced in tropical areas.
The main objective of mosquitoes control is targeted to solve three distinct problems which are as follows:
Nuisance Mosquitoes
These mosquitoes bother and trouble people in parks, recreational areas, around homes and other public places.
Mosquitoes Of Economic Importance
These mosquitoes have an adverse effect on poultry and livestock production, have a negative impact on tourism and other business related to it, reduce the value of real estate etc.
Public Health
The focus of mosquitoes control is on public health when mosquitoes are transmitters or vectors of some harmful infectious disease.
Diseases which can be transmitted by mosquitoes include malaria, zika virus, dengue fever, filariasis, West Nile virus, yellow fever, chikungunya etc.
The method which is to be selected for controlling the mosquitoes depends on the situation. The methods to control and manage mosquito population include biocontrol, larviciding which means killing of larvae, source reduction, adulticiding etc. These methods are used along with pesticide, habitat modification, trapping and biological-control agents to accomplish it effectively. The non-toxic techniques to control the population of mosquitoes have a major advantage that it is safe to use in Conservation areas.
How To Stop Mosquito Breeding?
The best time for stop Mosquito control is during summers. Along with human, animals are also susceptible to mosquitoes. Mosquitoes also transmit heartworm diseases which can have a negative impact on the health of dogs and cats.
No Stagnant Water
Mosquitoes require still or stagnant water for laying eggs, hatching of those eggs and mature to full size. It is vital that people keep fresh water in pools and birdbaths and gutters clean to prevent mosquito breeding.
Checking Pet Bowls
When the rainy seasons stop, people must go to their lawn and have a good look around their house. If there are tarps on any outdoor equipment, ensure it fits tightly, it does not droop and allowing the water to pool in. it is important to check pet bowls outside, flowerpots surface, pots saucers to make sure there are no mosquito larvae.
Clean The Litter
People must make sure that they schedule a regular litter patrol and it is suggested to schedule it every week. It is important that everything which holds water should be thrown away including cans, cups, bottles etc.
Pay Close Attention To Water Features
For people who live near small decorative ponds or other areas which are most likely to hold still or stagnant water including drainage canals, it is suggested that people start planting botanical products which are environment-friendly such as Bacillus Thuringienesis. This botanical products works as a larvicide and kill the mosquitoes which will kill the mosquitoes before reaching adulthood. Gambusia, the mosquito fish, can be used in ponds to kill mosquitoes.
Throwing Away Old Tires
It’s very important to throw away old tires of cars because once it holds water, it is very difficult to pour out.
Decluttering And Getting Rid Of Junk
All those items in the yard or house such as old car parts, barbecue grills, shelves etc. which are not used anymore should be thrown away. The main point to remember is that anything which holds still water should be removed.
The other methods which can be used to control mosquitoes and some simple precautions can be very effective in controlling the mosquito population.
