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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.

Title card showing the words "Aedes Aegypti Control"

Policies and Procedures for Staff of the Aedes Aegypti Control Program, 1946

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This training film introduced public health officials to all aspects of mosquito control in the 1940s, including the lifecycle of the mosquito, inspection procedures, and treatment plans.