A helicopter loads up with DDT that will spell death to thousands of mosquitoes In Norfolk County.

The helicopter Is one of two being used by the Norfolk County Mosquito Control In their battle to rid the area of the pests. Three planes are also being used by the proiect.

Loading the whlrlyblrd before take off are (left to right) Bart King, Norwood Health Agent and Chairman of the Mosquito Project, Bob Padden, Dick Callahan, Edward Nelson, and pilot Jack Conley. (McLean Photo)

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