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Water Properties and Mosquito Breeding Sites: A Student-Led Study of Container Habitats in Walailak University
Organization(s):Thailand Citizen Science
Country:Thailand
Student(s):Apichaya Boontanawong, Buntita Sriyoung, Chananyoo Kanjanavivin, Gandhi Kittiwutthisak, Jiratha Sae-oui, Krittapas Raksawong, Nakan Chunchieo, Nutthanicha Wetchasit, Pitchaya Maison, Veeraphattra Nakpalad, Yeji Jeong
Grade Level:Upper Primary (grades 3-5, ages 8-11)
GLOBE Member(s):Mr.Suphon Tomsaeng, Rattiyakorn Tongaram
Contributors:Assoc.Prof.Dr.Krisanadej Jaorensutasinee, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mullica Jaroensutasinee, Miss Khatthariya Saeli, and Miss Aishath Hussain Fayaz
Report Type(s):Virtual Science Symposium Report
Protocols:Mosquitoes, pH, Water Temperature
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Language(s):English
Date Submitted:2026-01-19
Mosquitoes are bugs that can make people very sick. They lay their eggs in still water that collects in things like buckets, pots, and puddles around our homes. In this project, we wanted to find out which containers in our community have the most mosquito babies (called larvae). We went around, checked different containers, and measured the water's temperature and pH. We found that plastic containers and buckets often had the most mosquito larvae. Using what we learned, we made a simple "Mosquito-Free Home Guide" to teach our neighbors how to empty, cover, or clean up these containers to stop mosquitoes from breeding. This helps keep our community safer from diseases.