| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 078345 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
TOROKINA, BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND. 1945-01-17. ONE OF THE SPECIAL CONTAINERS USED TO FEED A DDT ...
Description
TOROKINA, BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND. 1945-01-17. ONE OF THE SPECIAL CONTAINERS USED TO FEED A DDT SOLUTION INTO SWAMPS AND WATERHOLES BY THE 19TH MALARIAL CONTROL UNIT AND THE 2/1ST MALARIAL CONTROL UNIT. THE SOLUTION (5%) DDT IS PLACED IN THE CONTAINER ON THE TOP OF THE STEEL PEG, THEN A PIECE OF CLOTH OR OTHER SUITABLE MATERIAL IS USED AS A WICK AND HUNG OVER THE SIDE. CAPILLARY ACTION THEN FEEDS THE SOLUTION DOWN THE WICK AND ON TO THE SURFACE OF THE WATER.