Evaluating salt and sea water concentrations as inhibitory agents against mosquito breeding in stagnant water: A controlled study

Abstract

This study examined the use of salt and sea water as eco-friendly alternatives to chemical insecticides for inhibiting mosquito breeding in stagnant water. Various salinity levels were tested to observe their effects on mosquito larval mortality and identify the minimum effective concentrations. The results indicated that salt concentrations above 5% and seawater concentrations above 50% were particularly effective, with 10% salt and 100% seawater achieving complete inhibition of breeding. These findings suggest that saline solutions could serve as low-cost, environmentally sustainable mosquito control methods, especially in rural and coastal areas, where traditional insecticides pose ecological risks.