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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents an in-depth report on the first year-long campaign to control mosquitoes in California. Part of a larger public health effort to combat the spread of malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases, this initiative employed a mixture of oil-based treatments and drainage methods to halt mosquito breeding in salt-marshes and freshwater pools. It also explores natural mosquito repellents and the importance of cooperation among individuals and local governments to maintain the achieved results. The book details the methods used to identify mosquito species, particularly the salt-marsh mosquito that had become a significant nuisance in the targeted communities. It includes a comprehensive section with tables for identifying adult mosquitoes by their size, coloration, and other physical characteristics. Overall, this book offers valuable insights into the early efforts to control mosquito populations in California, making it an important reference for anyone interested in public health history and mosquito control techniques. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781528323338_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781528323338
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781528323338
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)