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So, what's the current best bet to kill that type of mosquito?
by protomyth 11y ago
So, what's the current best bet to kill that type of mosquito?
- ams6110 11y agoDDT. We were in sight of eliminating malaria when it was banned.
- ceejayoz 11y agoIn certain areas, but resistance to the chemical was observed even in early usage. It's highly unlikely malaria would've been eliminated by DDT use in the long run.
- ufo 11y agoRight now, the best response we have is to target mosquito breeding sites. Mosquitos need still water to lay eggs, which it typically found in drains, plant pots, uncovered debris (bottles, tires), swimming pools, etc.