I kept the saucers under my terrace pots just to save water: the evening I tipped one over in July, I understood where the mosquitoes were coming from
A simple water-conservation habit—keeping saucers under terrace pots—transformed into a thriving mosquito nursery within weeks. One spilled saucer revealed dozens of larvae, prompting an investigation into how standing water, shade, and heat create the perfect breeding conditions for disease vectors.