DDT in the control of household insects DDT in the control of household insects

Series Title(s): Official training film (United States. War Department) Contributor(s): United States. War Department Publication: [Washington, DC] : War Office, 1947 Language(s): English Format: Moving image Subject(s): DDT Insect Control -- methods Military Hygiene Genre(s): Instructional Film and Video Abstract: This film outlines the control of household insects in military establishments by the use of DDT. Flies, mosquitos, cockroaches, and bedbugs are killed by DDT using various equipment and techniques. Methods are described for identifying the presence of pests. Treatment is shown of barracks, kitchens, mess halls, horse stables, garbage facilities, and screened doors and windows. Copyright: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information) Extent: 019 min. Color: Black and white Provenance: Received: (date unknown) as a donation from the U.S. Army. Technique: Animation and live action NLM Unique ID: 9432127 (See catalog record) OCLC no.: 31656917 Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/9432127