Report regarding the toxicity of cupric sulphate solutions and metallic copper upon mosquito larvae

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Abstract

Report from Captain J. H. Ford, Army Surgeon, to The Chief Surgeon, Philippine Division, Manila, 22 March 1906, regarding the toxicity of cupric sulphate [sic] solutions and metallic copper upon mosquito larvae. The report summarizes results of various solutions used on mosquito larvae.

Date Range

1906

Start Date

Mar 22, 1906

End Date

Mar 22, 1906

Access Information

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Topic

  • Insects
  • Entomology
  • Mosquitoes

Place

Philippines

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA RU007083

Collection name

Edgar Alexander Mearns Papers, circa 1871-1916, 1934 and undated

Physical Description

1 folder

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds

Sublocation

Box 15 (SIA Box 22) Folder 7