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CA wr, Rm -- aa ~*~ rN er ---- = hi » oy ows -- 5 = pr ny = WL WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1925 19 Tell Officials if Mosquitees Are Found in Your Vicinity Abatement Work Is Intensi- fied as Real Mosquito Sea- son Draws Near Richard Goble has been retained by the Winnetka Mosquito Abatement committee to assist in the work carried on by J. Lyell Clarke, sanitary engi- neer of the committee. Work is pro- gressing very satisfactorily and very few of the pests which formerly robbed the out-doors of its charm are notice- able this year. The following state- ment was issued by Mr. Clarke this week under the caption "Are there mosquitoes in your neighborhood?" The oiling activities carried on by the Chicago Sanitary district in the outly- ing territory around Winnetka have shut off mosquito breeding within flight range of the village. This cooperation on their part has lessened the work of the local mosquito abatement forces and permitted them to turn their at- tention to control work within the vil- lage limits. Oiling of streams, ponds, ditches and street catch basins within the village was begun the latter part of May, and has been carried on systematically since that time. That this work has been effective in reducing the mosquito population is attested by every citizen who has been asked concerning the prevalence of mosquitoes. Biggest Task Com'ng The noticeable absence of mosquitoes during the first half of a mosquito sea- son, following oiling operations, is characteristic of all communities which have similar work. The real test of mosquito abatement work comes dur- ing the last half of the season. To free a community of mosquitoes during the first half of the season is a com- paratively easy task. The reason for casily obtained resuits during the first half of the season may be explained by stating this one phase of mosquito iife: Mosquitoes have preferential breeding habits, that is they have breeding places of first choice such as streams, ponds and other outdoor bodies of water. Shut off from these nrenly obvious places they seek seclad- ed places such as roof gutters, water barrels, tin cans, basement drains and the like. Then begins a battle of wits between nosquito and inspector. The inspector will have drained and oiled all places vhich have come to his attention hrough nis cwn efforts to discover hem. At this stage of the game, and 'rem, then on, the mosquito has the ad- rantage. She will select unknown reeding places and there propagate ill her presence is felt in the immedi- ite neighborhood. The inspector will continue to make 'outine inspection of home premises in sertain sections of the village where in iis judgment breeding is likely to oc- cur, but routine inspection of likely reedine areas will give place to special > investigation of complaints made known to him by the citizens. Want Citizens to Report During the remainder of the season it will not be a case of preventing mos- quito breeding in the known habitats alone, but the added task of making special investigations of scattered local inspections made known by the citizens themselves. The sooner mosquito an- noyance in a neighborhood is reported to the inspector the sooner relief will be had. Mosquitoes disperse rapidly and will disappear from a highly infested neigh- borhood within 10 days after the source of supply has been shut off. To the end that local annoyances may be stamped out promptly each citizen is requested to report the presence of mosquitoes in his neighborhood im- mediately. Complaints will be received between the hours of nine and 10 a. m., at the office of the Village Manager. Further, those having complaints to make, are assured that they are ren- dering a distinct service to those en- gaged in the mosquito abatement work and that investigation will be made not only promptly but gladly. Urge Motorists to Look : Before Leaving Curbing Motcrists who fail to take a last look yeiore leaving the curb where they lave been parked often find themselves in serious difficulties, according to a bulletin issued by the accident preven- tion department of the Chicago Motor club. This is especially true when a motorist is on a street where street cars or interurban lines run. Trainmen report that drivers usually look when getting into the car, but do not take a last look before leaving the curb, and that this practice has re- sulted in numerous serious and fatal accidents. Mr. and Mrs Walter S. 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