Mosquito Control
Historically mosquitoes are one of the most important insects encountered by man because they are vectors of human diseases such as malaria, filariasis, chikungunya , dengu and the Japanese Encephalitis. There are over 3200 different species of mosquitoes throughout the world; about 230 species occur in India. Not all are vectors of diseases. Mosquitoes can be an annoying, serious problem in mans domain. They interfere with work and spoil hours of leisure time. Their attacks on farm animals and poultry can cause loss of weight and decreased milk and egg production. Life cycle of mosquito is egg, larva, pupa, adult. The newly emerged adult rests on the surface of the water for a short time to allow itself to dry and all its body parts to harden. The wings have to spread out dry properly before it can fly. Only female mosquitoes require a blood meal (protein) and bite animals-warm or cold blooded and birds. Male mosquitoes do not bite, but feed on the nectar of flowers or other suitable sugar source.
The life cycle of mosquitoes progresses through four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. After emerging from the pupal stage, the adult mosquito rests briefly on the water's surface to dry and allow its body to harden. The wings must spread out and dry completely before it can fly. Female mosquitoes require a blood meal, which provides necessary protein for egg development. They bite a variety of warm-blooded animals and birds to obtain this meal. In contrast, male mosquitoes do not bite; instead, they feed on nectar from flowers and other sugar sources. In summary, mosquitoes are not only a health concern due to their disease-carrying potential but also a widespread annoyance affecting both humans and animals. Understanding their life cycle and feeding habits is crucial for effective control and mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on public health and economic well-being.The presence of mosquitoes can be a major nuisance and a serious problem for humans. They disrupt work and leisure activities, and their bites can cause irritation and discomfort. Mosquitoes also pose economic threats by affecting farm animals and poultry, leading to weight loss and decreased milk and egg production.