Insects, including mosquitoes, employ different strategies for survival and
reproduction. They use physical properties like contact angles and surface tension for
water repellency, surface adhesion, locomotion on various terrains, feeding, and
defense. Surface tension ensures mosquito survival during developmental stages in
aquatic environments. The symbiotic relationship between physics and mosquito
biology, which has led to the development of intricate mechanisms, has to be explored.
Ongoing research promises innovative strategies for countering these disease vectors.
Keywords: Contact angles, Oil-coating larvicides, Physical properties, Research gaps, Surface tension, Vector-borne diseases, Vector control strategies, Water repellency
