Someone solved the mosquito problem

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I must say that Danube delta mosquitos are very tame and almost non-problem in comparison to their northern cousins. Locals seem to totally ignore them but other Romanians not so.
 
Many years ago I was reading a book (possibly Treasure Island) Before setting off to sea the ship purchased a large stock of 100% guaranteed to work mosquito exterminaters.

When they came to use them, the instuctions said to place the mosquito between the two blocks of wood supplied and squeeze!

Made 10 yr old me laugh!
 
Probably more effective if the bottle cap is filled with blood, placed under the rock which is propped up with the twig, with a piece of twine tied to the twig going to a hide at a safe distance. When the mosquito lands to drink the blood, the operator pulls the twine, pulling out the twig, and the mosquito is crushed by the deadfall. The salt can be used to preserve the skin of the mosquito for mounting purposes.
 
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