a)plasmodium parasite;
b)-drainage of pools that act as breeding grounds for mosquitoes;
- pools that cannot be drained should be sprayed with oil or insecticides to destroy mosquito
larvae;
- fish that feed on mosquito larvae may be introduced into such pools;
- tall grass and bushes which be cleared near human dwelling;
- visitors to areas where malaria is prevalent should take anti-malaria drugs;
Kavungya answered the question on June 17, 2019 at 11:02
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