1970 Press Photo This portable trap is used to collect and study mosquitoes.

This portable trap is used to take samples in different areas of the parish. The truck is driven at five miles an hour for a half-mile. At the end of this run, the bag at the end of the funnel-like trap is removed and sealed. The mosquitoes in the bags are counted and sorted according to species.

Photo is dated 1970.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.