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<li><strong>Mineral oil or liquid soap</strong> A small quantity of either one of these will disrupt mosquito larvae at the surface of the water. This can be effective in residential [[Rain Barrels|rain barrels]], but requires regular application.</li>   
<li><strong>Mineral oil or liquid soap</strong> A small quantity of either one of these will disrupt mosquito larvae at the surface of the water. This can be effective in residential [[Rain Barrels|rain barrels]], but requires regular application.</li>   
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<p>Airborne adulticides for mosquito control are permitted for use in Ontario. But their use is not recommended for most forms of stormwater control. Encouraging populations of bats, birds, dragonflies and other natural predators is worthwhile for improving biodiversity.  
<p>Airborne adulticides for mosquito control are permitted for use in Ontario. But their use is not recommended for most forms of stormwater control. Encouraging populations of bats, birds, dragonflies and other natural predators is worthwhile for improving biodiversity. But this has not been demonstrated as an effective means of mosquito control. </p>
But has not been demonstrated as an effective means of mosquito control. </p>


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