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Ecological And Evolutionary Considerations Of Large Scale Mosquito Control Programs, Harrison B. Tordoff Jan 1984

Ecological And Evolutionary Considerations Of Large Scale Mosquito Control Programs, Harrison B. Tordoff

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

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Currently Existing Mosquito Control Programs In Minnesota, Arthur H. Mason, Doree A. Maser Jan 1984

Currently Existing Mosquito Control Programs In Minnesota, Arthur H. Mason, Doree A. Maser

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

Mosquito Control in Minnesota is governed by three statutes: Local Pest Control 18.021 -18.022, Mosquito Abatement 18.041 -18.161, and Mosquito Control 473.701 -473.717. Of these only two are actively utilized, 18.021 -18.022 in outstate Minnesota and 473.701 -473.717 in the seven county metropolitan area. Local Pest Control Statute 18.021 -18.022 governs the control of many pests including mosquitoes. The statute is enforced by the Municipal Pest Control Section of the Division of Plant Industry in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Pesticides are generally applied to kill adult mosquitoes upon citizen demand.

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Chemicals Used In Personal Mosquito Control (A Review), Thomas A. Lajiness Jan 1984

Chemicals Used In Personal Mosquito Control (A Review), Thomas A. Lajiness

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

The use of chemicals in personal mosquito control is summarized. The historical developments in chemical control agents are traced from essential oils to synthetic organic materials. Structure-activity relationships (SAR) are discussed, and the implications of SAR approaches in the development of future personal mosquito repellents are explored.

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Allergies Related To Mosquitoes, Repellents, And Insecticides, James T.C. Li, Charles E. Reed Jan 1984

Allergies Related To Mosquitoes, Repellents, And Insecticides, James T.C. Li, Charles E. Reed

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

Man's skin response to the mosquito bite exhibits great individual variability. The everyday immediate reaction consists o f a red, or erythematous wheal that lasts only one or two hours. Twenty to 24 hours after the mosquito bite, a delayed reaction of erythema, swelling, and itching may also occur. An individual may exhibit an immediate reaction, delayed reaction, both reactions, or neither reaction. Studies suggest that sensitization to mosquito saliva may be responsible for the inflammatory response. This hypothesis is supported by histologic studies which demonstrate striking infiltration of inflammatory cells at the site of mosquito bites. Severe local reactions …

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Minnesota's Response: The Mosquito Research Program, John Washburn, Nancy Read Jan 1984

Minnesota's Response: The Mosquito Research Program, John Washburn, Nancy Read

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

The Minnesota Mosquito Research Program (MMRP) was established in September 1984 in response to a request by Governor Perpich. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), as the lead agency, brought together a Working Group of distinguished North American experts to discuss the problems related to mosquito research and control. This Working Group- with advice from legislators and representatives from the community, environmental groups, and state and federal agencies- made recommendations for the development of a mosquito research and control program in Minnesota.

The Working Group divided its recommendations into two areas, research and administrative structure. An extensive research program in …

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Technical Session - Panel Discussion, Questions, And Concluding Remarks Jan 1984