How To Have A Mosquito-Free Household

Mosquitoes are a vector agent that transmits disease-causing viruses and parasites from person to person without catching the disease themselves. They can transmit deadly diseases such as dengue, malaria, etc. Both male and female mosquitoes are nectar feeders, but the females of many species are also able of drinking blood. Females do not require blood for their own survival, but they do need supplemental substances such as protein and iron to develop eggs. Through drinking blood from one animal to another, they transmit harmful bacteria.

There are many methods employed for mosquito control, but first we should have knowledge on their life cycle. There are four stages in mosquitoes’ life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, and adult or imago. Adult females lay their eggs in water, which can be a salt-marsh, a lake, a puddle, a natural reservoir on a plant, or an artificial water container such as a plastic pail. The first three stages of life cycle take place underwater and last 5-14 days depending on temperature and mosquito species. The eggs hatch to become larvae, and then pupae. The adult mosquito comes out from the pupa as it floats at the water surface. Adult females can live up to a month – more in captivity – but most likely do not live more than 1-2 weeks in nature.

Now, we all know that mosquitoes can live and flourish in still water and dark places. So, it is necessary to make sure that no still water will be formed in your area. Clean your drainage and pipelines on a regular basis. Make sure that there are no leaks.

In places near bodies of water like pond, get rid of all floating rubbles and other solid waste material from the water. These wastes can provide a breeding area for mosquitoes. It is also useful to breed mosquito-eating fish in water to help control mosquitoes.

If mosquito problem is too great in your area, you can utilize insecticides and repellents. demand for assistance to your local municipality to undertake mosquito prevention programme.

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