Community spraying for mosquitos may also prevent mosquito breeding.
Some had feared a surge in infections because of heavy rains that had left lots of standing water for mosquito breeding.
A lot of mosquito breeding going on.
The total includes $966,000 for both ground spraying to kill adult mosquitoes and the use of larvicide to prevent mosquito breeding.
Integrated Pest Management concentrates on preventing mosquito breeding, using mostly nonchemical methods.
The thin layer of oil on top of the water prevents mosquito breeding in two ways:
Esparza recommended swamps be drained to prevent mosquito breeding in an effort to circumvent malaria.
A pump house allowed flooding of the impoundment during the summer rainy season when mosquito breeding is most intense.
NParks has engaged 16 pest companies to stop mosquito breeding in the parks it manages.
This creates a breeding ground for mosquitoes, since the tires often hold water inside and remain warm enough for mosquito breeding.