4 ms·Or a small amount of diesel fuel (the dunks are safer). People sometimes do this with abandoned pools.by bink 1y agoOr a small amount of diesel fuel (the dunks are safer). People sometimes do this with abandoned pools.anitil 1y agoWhat does diesel do? Does the layer of oil prevent mosquitos from laying eggs?wildzzz 1y agoLarvacidal oils block them from being able to breathe at the surface of the water.