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August 25, 1956
The Miami Times
Miami, Dade County, Florida
What is this article about?
Mosquitoes from the Everglades invade the local area after heavy southwesterly winds, surprising and biting residents in the last 48 hours, with DDT planned to combat them.
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Medfly, Move Over
WERE YOU SOMEWHAT surprised—and hurt—when those pesky little insects bit you Wednesday evening? Wanna know sumpin'? They were called mosquitoes. Remember the mosquito? Well, a large number of these tiny fellows flew in from the Everglades following heavy southwesterly winds. And, altho the insect with the penetrating stab is almost extinct in these parts, an avalanche of them came to town during the last 48 hours. Several mixtures of DDT will be hurled at these 'men from mars' who invaded the area unsolicited.
WERE YOU SOMEWHAT surprised—and hurt—when those pesky little insects bit you Wednesday evening? Wanna know sumpin'? They were called mosquitoes. Remember the mosquito? Well, a large number of these tiny fellows flew in from the Everglades following heavy southwesterly winds. And, altho the insect with the penetrating stab is almost extinct in these parts, an avalanche of them came to town during the last 48 hours. Several mixtures of DDT will be hurled at these 'men from mars' who invaded the area unsolicited.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Nature
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Mosquito Invasion
Everglades Winds
Ddt Spraying
Insect Swarm
Where did it happen?
Town Area Near Everglades
Story Details
Location
Town Area Near Everglades
Event Date
Last 48 Hours Including Wednesday Evening
Story Details
Mosquitoes, nearly extinct locally, swarm into town from Everglades due to winds, biting residents and prompting DDT treatment.