Question
1.In order to eradicate mosquitoes Housing colony members were asked to keep the surroundings dry, not to let water standing any where and cover the drainage. It was found that the strategy worked and there was decline in the number of mosquitoes.What according to you is the reason for the decline in the number of mosquitoes.?
Solution
Mosquito belongs to class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda . Its development is indirect with distinct stages like egg, larva,pupa and adult. It breeds in water. Since water is not provided, it cannot complete its life cycle . This leads to the decline in the number of mosquitoes.
