The Mosquito Wars: A History of Mosquito Control in Florida (Florida History and Culture)
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (728 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813027209 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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""The Mosquito Wars is an entertaining, accurate description of how mosquito control has developed in Florida to its current state."
Gordon Patterson is professor of history at the Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne. . He has written a number of study guides and articles, most recently Proneers in Mosquito Control: Leland Ossim Howard, An American Original
Drawing on archival records, interviews, and published records, Gordon Patterson provides readers with a context for understanding how mosquito control has shaped the environment of contemporary Florida.Patterson reveals how the discovery that yellow fever, malaria, and dengue fever were mosquito-borne diseases had a profound impact on Florida's development in the first half of the 20th century. "The Mosquito Wars is a fascinating chronicle of the history of mosquito control in Florida over the past century. World War II opened a new era in mosquito control; the United States Department of Agriculture pioneered the use of DDT as an insecticide, and by 1944 army and navy pilots were regularly flying anti-mosquito missions. The continuing occurrences of encephalitis and the recent arrival of the West Nile virus, both transmitted by mosquitoes, dictate that mosquito control will continue to play a vital role in protecting the public's health and welfare. The M
What would Florida be without mosquito control? Readers who pick up this work will find the payoff well worth it. Patterson explores an often-neglected part of Florida history-the mechanics, technology and social history of pest control in the state.Prior to effective mosquito control, the state's wet regions were a major health hazard, imperiling lives and impeding economic development. The breakthrough advances against yellow fever and the adaptation of progressive science to combat pests helped make modern Florida what it is today; namely, a. Amazon Customer said Florida at it's best (and worst). As a Florida native, I've lived with mosquitos my whole life. The title of this book, The Mosquito Wars, says it all. Reading it, I was delighted to learn about the people, science, military influence, back-room politics, and environmental impacts that were all part of Florida's efforts to control mosquitos. Now, each time I slap a skeeter, the whole history of the mosquito wars resonates with the slap.. "Excellent Explanation on Florida's Biggest War" according to A Customer. A very well written and engaging history of human vs. insect in the Florida swamps, and how man's taming of the mosquito in the Sunshine State opened the doors to Cape Canaveral, Disney and more.