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Why can't science eliminate mosquitoes?

Updated: 8/16/2019
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Mosquito are a key species in many ecosystems across the world. They are the base food for many birds, reptiles and fish. If science was to eliminate the mosquito there would be wide spread ecological collapse, which can be far more devastating to humans then the current mosquito problem. The viable solution is to control populations in certain areas, especially populations that are a direct result of human presence. This is better done through the diligence of local populations, who should reduce pollution and drain standing water.

In the past malaria infection has been eliminated completely from a geographic location simply by cleaning up the area. At the end of the 19th century The British government was able to eliminate Malaria from the Island of Cyprus by draining polluted quagmires and educating the local population about the need to reduce standing water. The British also did intense reforestation of the island which, by providing habitat, increased the populations of mosquito predators.

The solution to control the mosquito issue is easily provided by nature if we act as good stewards; instead of simply pumping chemicals into ecosystems and causing a plethora of unknown environmental degradation.

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