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MOSQUITO ERADICATION 



The inspector should be equipped with a long-handled dipper, 

 preferably of white enamel, and a small hand mirror, to facilitate 

 finding larvae. The dipper is used to dip up water from pools, 

 barrels, etc., for closer scrutiny. The mirror is used to reflect 

 sunlight upon the surface of the water, so that larvae may be 

 easily spotted whether at the surface or in the depths. According 

 to Parham, 1 it was found that one inspector, equipped with 



(Photo by E. H. Magoon, C. E). 

 Fig. 59. — Inspector looking over tub of old bottles and tin cans for mosquito- 

 breeding. 



dipper and mirror, could cover territory requiring four inspectors 

 not so equipped. 



In dealing with conditions found by the inspectors, the 

 following procedure has been found effective: 



On his first covering of his beat, the inspector should take his 

 time. He should explain his mission to the occupants of the 

 houses he visits, point out any actual or potential breeding 

 places, insist politely that they be done away with immediately 

 and leave an anti-mosquito leaflet. 2 If he sees any condition 



1 Naval Medical Bulletin, vol. 15, No. 2, April, 1921. 



2 A suggested anti-mosquito leaflet is printed as Appendix C. 



