Mosquito larvae can meet their demise through a variety of methods. One common way to kill mosquito larvae is by using larvicides. These are chemicals specifically designed to target and eliminate mosquito larvae in their breeding sites, such as stagnant water sources like ponds, birdbaths, or puddles. Larvicides work by disrupting the larvae's development or directly causing their death. Alternatively, introducing natural predators of mosquito larvae, such as certain species of fish or copepods, into water bodies can also effectively reduce mosquito populations by consuming the larvae before they mature into adult mosquitoes. Additionally, maintaining good water management practices, like regularly emptying containers that collect water and ensuring proper drainage, can prevent the accumulation of standing water where mosquitoes lay their eggs, thus interrupting the larvae's life cycle.