The mosquito is responsible for causing many diseases and for years, it has harmed many humans. Controlling these mosquitoes is very important but since chemical control is not advised, scientists experimented on the use of Triops to control mosquitoes.
As you can see, the life cycle of Triops resemble that of mosquitoes, particularly when breeding. Triops remain in the water for about two months after hatching. In the studies, the Triops were able to kill 95% of the mosquito larvae. The number of deposited eggs were also reduced since the female mosquitoes were quite disturbed by the presence of the Triops during the ‘oviposit’. When climate is supportive, it’s really easy to establish the Triops population.
Triops don’t infest permanent waters like water basins and irrigation ditches so there is nothing to worry about just in case you also want to use these small animals to control mosquitoes. Still, the studies are still being undertaken and scientists are not sure if this scheme will work in the natural setting. Researchers claim that the population of Triops tends to peak within three weeks and by this time; the population of mosquitoes has already increased in number.
- The Life Cycle of Triops
- Growth Cycle of Triops
- Behavior and Senses of Triops
- Anatomy of Triops
- Diapause: A Great Phenomenon
- Natural Habitat of Triops
- Importance of Triops
- Instant Pets at Home
- Preparing the Appropriate Habitat for Triops
- Hatching Triops
- Caring of Triops
- Triops and Their Food
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