Can Draining Standing Water Effectively Contain Dengue and Malaria?

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Draining standing water is an effective method to contain dengue and malaria by disrupting the breeding cycle of mosquitoes. The procedure involves repeatedly draining water collected in open bowls into sand buckets, preventing mosquito larvae from developing. This method should be implemented across various localities under the supervision of health departments to maximize its impact. Scientific research supports the efficacy of this approach in controlling mosquito populations.

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A bowl of water is kept in the open for 24 hours then drained into a sand bucket.If this is done repeatedly, in as many localities as possible & overseen by the health department of local municipal bodies, can the procedure not contain dengue? Breeding will not progress beyond the egg/larva stage.
 
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