To the Editor of the "Nonrn-Cuixa Datty News Sin,—Living out in the country T have been during the past few months almost eaten up by mosquitoes, It appears that in some countries petro-Tenn la used for the destruction of these pete, and I believe especially that the Americans have been very successful and have practically killed off all mosquitoes in some of their colonies.
To the neighbourhood of my house of ponds and also several creeks which no doubt nerve as breeding grounds, I should be very pleased if some of your readers could inform we in what way petroleum is used. shoald like to know the quantity required and how, when and where it is to be appli ied.
I believe that at present the breed of Tiger Mosquitoes which appears here in the month of September, is in course of preparation, and 1 should be pleased if by the use of petrolemn I could pat 1 stop to their bloodthirsty plans.
Any information on this subject will be gladly received by
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