Malaria control operations, 1920s
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Malaria control operations, 1920s
Malaria control operations. Worker creating holes in which to place dynamite to remove a tree stump as part of malaria control operations Virginia, USA, in the 1920s. On the tree stump are sticks of dynamite and a detonator. The stump is being removed to allow a drainage ditch to be dug to remove the standing water in which mosquito larvae breed. Mosquitoes are the vector for malaria transmission. Preventing mosquitoes from breeding is one of the ways used to control the spread of malaria
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1900s 1920s Boring Clearing Countryside Disease Control Dynamite Ecological Ecology Epidemiology Explosive Forest Laborer Labourer Malaria North American Pest Control Public Health Rural Swamp Tool Tree Stump Virginia Worker Borer Deep South Detonator Dynamiting
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This print from the 1920s captures a crucial moment in malaria control operations in rural Virginia, USA. In this image, we see a dedicated male worker using a powerful tool to create holes for dynamite placement on a massive tree stump. The removal of this stump is an essential step towards preventing the breeding of mosquito larvae in standing water nearby. Malaria, a devastating disease transmitted by mosquitoes, was rampant during this era. To combat its spread, laborers like the one depicted here played a vital role in clearing forests and swamps to eliminate potential breeding grounds for these disease-carrying insects. The photograph showcases the determination and technological advancements employed at that time. Sticks of dynamite and a detonator lie atop the tree stump as evidence of their innovative approach to removing obstacles hindering drainage ditch construction. This image not only highlights the arduous physical work undertaken by individuals but also emphasizes how public health initiatives were driven by scientific knowledge. By controlling mosquito populations through vector control methods such as dynamiting stagnant water areas, communities sought to protect themselves from malaria's devastating impact. As we reflect on this historical snapshot captured by Science Photo Library, it serves as a reminder of our ongoing battle against infectious diseases and how human ingenuity has continually evolved to safeguard public health throughout history.
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