Which of the following is an effective way to minimize mosquito breeding sites?

Regularly emptying water containers is an effective strategy to minimize mosquito breeding sites because mosquitoes require standing water to lay their eggs. By consistently removing sources of stagnant water—such as buckets, bird baths, clogged gutters, and other containers—mosquitoes have fewer opportunities to breed. This practice disrupts their life cycle, preventing the development of larvae into adult mosquitoes.

In contrast, allowing standing water creates ideal conditions for mosquito reproduction, while planting more aquatic plants may even provide additional habitats for mosquitoes. Using chemical sprays may help control adult mosquito populations but does not address the root cause of their breeding by removing potential sites. Therefore, regularly emptying water containers is a proactive and direct method to reduce mosquito breeding effectively.