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The Mosquito Book

An Entertaining, Fact-filled Look at the Dreaded Pesky Bloodsuckers

Brett Ortler author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Adventure Publications, Incorporated

Published:24th Apr '14

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Keep Mosquitoes Away!Everyone’s had a summer evening ruined by mosquitoes. Learn what really works to prevent that irritation. Fun and easy to read, this book by Brett Ortler contains everything you need to understand— and avoid—mosquitoes. A review of CDC-recommended repellents and products A rundown of junk products, superstitions and other “repellents” that don’t work A simple introduction to the science of mosquitoes A review of mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria and West Nile virus Amazing mosquito-related facts: Did you know that the U.S. military issued mosquito-related propaganda during World War II? One of the artists they hired was none other than Dr. Seuss.

ISBN: 9781591934882

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 226g

144 pages