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      Question

      Which of the following can be used for biological

      control of mosquitoes?
      A Oil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Ointments Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Gambusia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D D. D. T Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Gambusia can be used for the biological control of mosquitoes. Gambusia is a fish species that feeds on larvae of mosquitoes. Oil can also be used to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes on stagnant water by creating an oil slick on water. Ointments are used by humans which provide protection from mosquito bites. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) is an insecticide which can also be used to control (Not biologically) mosquitoes.

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