Editing Pest control (section)

====Mosquitoes====
[[File:Aedes aegypti biting human.jpg|thumb|upright|Mosquito ''([[Aedes aegypti]])'' biting a human]]
Mosquitoes are midge-like flies in the family [[Culicidae]]. Females of most species feed on blood and some act as vectors for [[malaria]] and other diseases. Historically they have been controlled by use of [[DDT]] and other chemical means, but since the adverse environmental effects of these insecticides have been realized, other means of control have been attempted. The insects rely on water in which to breed and the first line of control is to reduce possible breeding locations by draining marshes and reducing accumulations of standing water. Other approaches include biological control of larvae by the use of fish or other [[Predation|predators]], genetic control, the introduction of pathogens, growth-regulating hormones, the release of [[pheromone]]s and mosquito trapping.<ref>{{cite book|author=National Academy of Sciences (U.S.). Panel on Perspectives in Mosquito-Control Methods Suitable for Developing Countries|title=Mosquito Control: Some Perspectives for Developing Countries|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Wl8rAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA2 |year=1973 |publisher=National Academies |pages=2–6}}</ref>