When oil is poured into the breeding site of mosquitoes, it

Kevin_Aro

3 years ago

Mosquito larvae breathe through spiracles that are located on the surface of their bodies. When a layer of oil is poured over the water surface, it creates a thin film that covers the larvae and prevents oxygen from reaching their spiracles. This results in the suffocation and death of the mosquito larvae. As a result, oil is often used as a simple and effective method for controlling the population of mosquitoes in their breeding sites.