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Saturday, July 22, 1972
MOSQUITO NUISANCE CAN BE REMOVED
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The nuisance caused by mosquitoes can be effectively removed if
they are deprived of breeding places this is one of the message which,
the current anti-mosquitoes campaign launched by the Urban Services
Department aims at putting across to the public.
It is unrealistic to think they breed only in filthy places,
a department spokesman said today.
He pointed out that mosquitoes breed in stagnant water -- clean
regardless of the environment.
or otherwise
Heat and moisture favour their propagation and summer is their
season because of the rain, he added.
Government has been doing what it can to control large-scale
breeding places, such as streams, pools, ponds, building sites and vacant lands.
The control of small breeding places in and around domestic
premises however is just as important, the spokesman said.
In built-up areas the most favourite breeding places are discarded
receptacles such as tins, bottles, and motor tyres. Uncovered water tanks
and choked surface drains are also common breeding grounds.
These neglected places can be located and destroyed or removed.
The Urban Services Department gives the following advice:
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