CHAPTER VII 



THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE MOSQUITO 



In this chapter I will deal with the practical applica- 

 tion of the facts learnt in the preceding pages ; in other 

 words, with prophylaxis. I will then proceed to give a 

 short history of what has been accomplished since the 

 great discovery was pubhshed. 



As stated, the lines of defence and offence against 

 malaria are : 



1. Measures to avoid the human reservoirs : 



(a) By means of segregation. 

 {b) By screening with nets those suffering from 

 malaria. 



2. JNIeasures to avoid the anophelines : 



(a) By choice of suitable locality M'hen possible. 



(b) Screening houses (windows and verandahs). 

 (r) Sleeping under mosquito nets. 



3. Measures to exterminate the anophelines : 

 (a) Use of the natural enemies of mosquitos. 

 {b) Use of culicides as oil. 



{(•) By drainage and scavenging to get rid of 



breeding places. 

 {(l) Enforcement of penalties for harbouring 



larvffi or keeping stagnant water. 

 {e) By educational methods. 

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