Chennai Corporation introduced western mosquito fish in ponds to tackle mosquito menace

Chennai Corporation has introduced western mosquito fish in ponds to tackle mosquito menace. Chennai Corporation Mayor Saidai Duraisamy inaugurated the initiative on the eve of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa`s 66th birthday.

 

Chennai Corporation has introduced western mosquito fish or Gambusia affinis in over 660 ponds to control mosquito population in fresh water bodies. Chennai Corporation Mayor Saidai Duraisamy inaugurated the initiative on the eve of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa`s 66th birthday.He released mosquito fish in Karaneeswaran temple pond along with senior corporation officials. While corporation officials have taken other initiatives like pesticides to control the mosquito menace and possible eventuality of malaria, maintaining fresh water bodies in the city has been a challenge, where mosquito larvae was increasingly breeding.