Question

Select the appropriate measures that can be taken to control mosquitoes.

• A. That causes disease
• B. That does not cause disease by itself
• C. Spreads the disease from one host to another
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A That causes disease
B That does not cause disease by itself
D None of the above

For mosquito control, the following measures should be taken:
i) Windows of the houses should be covered with finely meshed wire nets.
ii) To kill the mosquito larvae, kerosene oil should be sprayed over the water surface.
iii) The rooms and surroundings of the houses should be sprayed with insecticides.
iv) Cultivation of fishes like guppies, bass, catfish, bluegills even goldfish helps to destroy mosquito larvae because mosquito larvae are eaten by these fishes.
v) Waterlogging should be prevented by filling the waterlogged area with mud or earth.