Date:27/07/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/07/27/stories/2007072753420600.htm

Andhra Pradesh

Drive against mosquitoes

KURNOOL: Collector M. Dana Kishore called upon health, municipal and panchayat officials to declare a war on mosquitoes.

He said public education should be given priority as more than chemicals, preventive steps would go a long way controlling mosquito breeding.

He suggested that red flags be hoisted at mosquito breeding places in urban areas.