Document Type
Article
Publication Title
insects
Abstract
The American anti-mosquito movement grew out of the discovery of the role of mosquitoes in transferring pathogens and public concern about pest and nuisance mosquitoes in the late 1800s. In the 20th century, organized mosquito control in the United States passed through three eras: mechanical, chemical, and integrated mosquito control. Mosquito control in the 21st century faces the challenge of emerging pathogens, invasive mosquito species, and balancing concerns about the environment with effective control strategies.
DOI
10.3390/insects7040056
Publication Date
12-2016
Recommended Citation
Patterson, Gordon M. 2016. "Looking Backward, Looking Forward: The Long, Torturous Struggle with Mosquitoes" Insects 7, no. 4: 56. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects7040056
Comments
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