Mosquito control
Mosquito Control
Mosquito control (/məˈskiːtoʊ kənˈtroʊl/) involves managing the population of mosquitoes to reduce their damage to human health, economies, and enjoyment of mosquito-ridden areas. Mosquito control is a vital public-health practice throughout the world and especially in the tropics because mosquitoes spread many diseases, such as malaria and dengue fever.
Etymology
The term "mosquito control" is derived from the English words "mosquito" and "control". The word "mosquito" (/məˈskiːtoʊ/) is from Spanish and Portuguese, meaning "little fly". The word "control" (/kənˈtroʊl/) is from the Middle English "controulen", which is from Anglo-French "contreroller", meaning "to keep a duplicate account or roll of".
Methods
There are several methods of mosquito control, including:
- Source reduction: This involves eliminating or managing mosquito breeding sites, such as standing water sources.
- Biocontrol: This involves introducing natural enemies of mosquitoes, such as predators, parasites, or disease-causing organisms.
- Trapping: This involves using traps to catch and kill mosquitoes.
- Insecticides: This involves using chemical substances to kill mosquitoes.
- Fogging: This involves using a fogging machine to disperse insecticides in large areas.
- Genetic control: This involves altering the genetic structure of mosquitoes to reduce their populations.
Related Terms
- Larvicide: A type of insecticide specifically targeted against the larval life stage of an insect.
- Adulticide: A type of insecticide that kills adult insects.
- Insect repellent: A substance applied to skin, clothing, or other surfaces which discourages insects from landing or climbing on that surface.
- Integrated pest management: A strategy that uses a combination of techniques in a systematic way to manage pests.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mosquito control
- Wikipedia's article - Mosquito control
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