Mosquitofish Introduction Backfires in India

Despite efforts by government and non-governmental organizations in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab to combat mosquito-related issues by releasing mosquitofish into local water bodies, the unintended consequences of the introduction have exacerbated ecological and environmental problems.

  • Locals in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab have witnessed the release of mosquitofish by various organizations to address mosquito-related concerns in recent months.
  • Mosquito-borne diseases affect over 500 million people in more than 150 countries globally, with India reporting around 40 million cases annually.
  • Biological control methods, such as introducing mosquitofish in freshwater ecosystems to feed on mosquito larvae, gained prominence in the ....
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Ecology & Environment