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After scientists confirmed that mosquitoes can transmit yellow fever and other diseases, mosquito control emerged as an important public health measure. Discover how Americans have managed mosquitoes at home and abroad through this selection of items from the NLM collection.
Mosquitoes, 1901
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Leland Ossian Howard, an entomologist at the Department of Agriculture, became an authority on mosquitoes in the early 20th century. This book was an important reference for many people working in mosquito control.
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