1986, ISBN: 9780813027203

"The Mosquito Wars presents a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the development of human efforts to wage war on mosquitoes in 20th-century Florida. Drawing on archival records, int… Mehr…

"The Mosquito Wars presents a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the development of human efforts to wage war on mosquitoes in 20th-century Florida. 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. State agencies organized campaigns from Pensacola to Key West against the disease-bearing insects. 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 1950s ushered in a new objective--to reduce not only disease-bearing mosquitoes but also pest and nuisance mosquitoes. The growing problem of chemical resistance, however, led to the use of new and more powerful pesticides, raising concerns about the environmental impact of these chemicals on biologically sensitive wetlands. The ensuing controversy resulted in the rewriting of mosquito control laws in 1986. 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 Mosquito Wars presents a balanced, entertaining, and informative examination of this often heroic and sometimes tragic history of the battle to control mosquitoes in Florida. Media >, [PU: University of Florida Press]<

2000, ISBN: 9780813027203

Taschenbuch

Burnstown ON: General Store Publishing House. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 155 pp. Photos. Edgewear, corners rubbed. Patterson relates his experiences during the war. Joini… Mehr…

Burnstown ON: General Store Publishing House. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 155 pp. Photos. Edgewear, corners rubbed. Patterson relates his experiences during the war. Joining up with the RCAF, he finished his training and was posted to the RAF to serve as a navigator on Lancasters, and as a pathfinder on Mosquitoes with 61 and 109 squadrons. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall ., General Store Publishing House, 2000, Burnstown ON: General Store Publishing House. Very Good with no dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 155 pp. Photos. Edgewear, corners rubbed. Prev owner's name on the acknowledgements page. Signed by the author on the title page. Promotional bookmark laid in. Patterson relates his experiences during the war. Joining up with the RCAF, he finished his training and was posted to the RAF to serve as a navigator on Lancasters, and as a pathfinder on Mosquitoes with 61 and 109 squadrons; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author ., General Store Publishing House, 2000, University Press of Florida. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside., University Press of Florida<

2004, ISBN: 9780813027203

Hard cover, Gebraucht, guter Zustand, Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase b… Mehr…

Hard cover, Gebraucht, guter Zustand, Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy!, [PU: University Press of Florida]<

2004, ISBN: 9780813027203

Hardcover book. 288 pages. Published by University Press of Florida (2004) Media >, [PU: University of Florida Press]