Retention ponds strategically control stormwater runoff. They beautify the landscape and, to a significant degree, enhance the local ecosystem surrounding them. However, improper maintenance practices make these water bodies breeding places for mosquitoes soon after. Mosquitoes are a pest and a vector for several diseases; hence, proper mosquito control in these systems is required. This […]
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Natural Mosquito Control with Bats and Birds
Natural mosquito control is often proposed as an alternative to sprays and mists. If you check out forums relating to controlling mosquitoes, you often see people claiming that natural predators such as bats, birds, and fish are more effective than using mosquito sprays or mists. These claims are not based on fact but on opinion […]
