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Harmful Virus
Mosquitoes that were in abun-
dance during the rainy season
in June and July and those still
found within the city are rot
carriers of the virus causing en-
cephalitis in man and horses,
College Station Mayor D. A.
"Andy" Anderson, reported to-
day.
This information is based on
a report from Dr. R. E. Mc-
Bride, chairman of the City
Health Committee.
Catching of mosquitoes in spe-
cial mosquito traps was a prac-
tice instituted by the City last
year in cooperation with the
Brazos County Health Unit, Ma-
yor Anderson said. Its purpose
is to determine the presence of
harmful virus so that appropri-
ate action can be taken to cope
with the problem and intensify
control measures.
The mosquito spray unit, ac-
quired by the city this year, will
be effectively used for control
measures next season, the Ma-
yor concluded.