The Zoological Society of PG Department of Zoology organized a seminar on “Small Bites, Big Threats: Mosquitoes and their Eco-Friendly Control” on February 16, 2023.

 The Zoological Society of PG Department of Zoology organized a seminar on “Small Bites, Big Threats: Mosquitoes and their Eco-Friendly Control” on February 16, 2023. The seminar was organized to create awareness among students about the various diseases spread by mosquitoes and their Eco-Friendly control measures. Students of B.Sc. (Medical), B.Sc. (Biotechnology) and M.Sc. (Zoology) participated in the event. Dr. Devinder Kaur Kocher, Professor, Department of Zoology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana was the key-note speaker. Dr. Kocher highlighted the current scenario regarding the deadly diseases spread by various species of mosquitoes in India. She also enlightened the students about the different biological control measures that can be adopted to control mosquito populations to prevent the occurrence of diseases like malaria, dengue and chikungunya. She also answered the various queries raised by the students regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of biological control methods. Principal Dr. Mehal Singh welcomed the guest and added that these kinds of seminars are helpful in making the students averse about the ongoing advancements in field of medical sciences.