Natural methods of controlling
Mosquitoes:
Chemical methods –
- These methods are done to prevent breeding of mosquitoes and are done by altering the pH of the water by addition of organic substances
- Fouling clean water by polluting it will sewage and industrial waste water
- Increasing the salinity of water by adding sea water into fresh water
Physical methods –
- Removing aquatic vegetation and allowing free water flow
- Use of herbal plants which will eliminate breeding of mosquitoes
- Using intermittent irrigation, so that water logging is prevented