| | | | | as the construction of public irrigation works that |
| As you’ve learned in our previous article, | | | | control the water level and shore conditions |
| mosquitoes spell trouble. They bring lots of diseases | | | | (impoundment). |
| – many of which are fatal to man. | | | | Drainage, filling and impoundment are methods that |
| To eliminate these harmful critters, here are some | | | | usually have long-lasting effects. However, these may |
| practical tips to consider: | | | | nave other ecological repercussions and should |
| Search yards and vacant lots for waste articles that | | | | therefore be undertaken only with expert advice. |
| may collect rainwater. These and other items should | | | | In addition to this, Consumer Reports recommend |
| be collected and disposed of properly. | | | | the following: |
| If solid waste disposal services are inadequate, | | | | Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when |
| articles that may catch rainwater may be dealt with | | | | traveling to places where there are plenty of |
| in other ways. For example, cans can be cut open on | | | | mosquitoes. |
| both ends, pans and trays can be turned over, etc. | | | | Stock ponds and other possible mosquito-breeding |
| Fill tree holes with sand to prevent water from | | | | areas with goldfish and other fish that devour |
| accumulating. | | | | mosquito larvae and pupae. |
| Spillage around community water supply sources such | | | | Mosquito nets should also be used by people with |
| as hand pumps and wells should be prevented. Proper | | | | dengue, malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases. |
| drainage should be provided for these places. | | | | Patients might be bitten by mosquitoes and may |
| Drains and canals should be properly maintained, and | | | | spread the disease to others. |
| dumping of solid waste in drainages should be | | | | Avoid hanging clothes in dark corners as this serves |
| forbidden. | | | | as a hiding place for mosquitoes. (Next: A |
| Mosquito breeding in large bodies of water should be | | | | consumer’s guide to insect repellents. |
| prevented through environmental modification, such | | | | |