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Anti-Mosquito Mission

WITH ALL OF THESE HURRICANES AND HIGH FLOOD WATERS SOAKING THE SOUTHEAST, MOSQUITOS HAVE BEEN HAVING A BALL. THIS IS BECAUSE THEY LAY THEIR EGGS IN STAGNANT WATER. STAGNANT MEANS NOT MOVING AND STAGNANT WATER USUALLY CAUSES A STINK.

BUT SOME DEDICATED OHIO AIRMEN AND AIRWOMEN ARE FLYING TO THE CHALLENGE. THE YOUNGSTOWN RESERVISTS ARE SPRAYING MOSQUITO KILLER ACROSS HOUSTON, TEXAS WHICH IS STILL DRYING OUT AFTER HURRICANE HARVEY HIT IN SEPTEMBER.
AMANDA WEBBER REPORTS.

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Instructional Links


Website Article: The Pulse, How the Air Force Combats Mosquito-Borne Diseases | Describes spraying for Zika virus & includes video.

Website Article: Pest World for Kids, Mosquitoes | Include Quick Start Fact Sheet

Website Article: Library of Congress, Everyday Mysteries, Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Me And Not My Friend?