Can Female Mosquitoes Control Population Density at Breeding Sites?
The ability of female mosquitoes to lay eggs can have a significant impact on the population density at breeding sites. A new study has found that the presence of female mosquitoes can influence the availability of resources for larval development, ultimately affecting the overall population size. This raises questions about the potential for targeting female mosquitoes as a means of population control. Could disrupting their egg-laying behavior be an effective strategy for managing mosquito populations? Further research into this phenomenon could provide valuable insights for mosquito control efforts in the future.
source: Phys.org