Why is mosquito population control important? What can you do to help control the mosquito population? How does understanding the mosquito life cycle help us control the mosquito population? Objective Students will research and learn about mosquito life cycle and reproduction. Students will also learn through observations of mosquitoes in a controlled environment. Students will then test different mosquito repellants and be able to identify the most effective methods of mosquito control. Background Mosquitoes were introduced to Hawaiʻi in the 1800s from whaling ships coming to Maui. One specie Duration: 60 Minutes Additional Standards: HS-L24-5.