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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
12
In 1907 Winchester Va faced swarms of biting mosquitoes. Mayor N T Barton led a drive to spray kerosene in stagnant water, oil the city, and enforce a fine for neglect. Result: mosquitoes largely eliminated and residents freed from nets and screens.
The text explains that mosquitoes breed in stagnant water and must be eliminated by draining, filling depressions, or applying kerosene to water surfaces. It names main species such as culex, stegomyia, and anopheles and describes larval air access, oil film use, and frequent water changes as control measures.
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