The tropical grass, "Melinis minutiflora", as a preventative against malaria and other tropical diseases.

Abstract

As recommended in Venezuela, Gordura grass, Melinis minutiflora, should be planted around all dwelling-houses as a protection against malaria and tick-borne diseases of animals, as mosquitoes are almost completely absent from pastures planted with this grass as long as it is in the green stage, and cattle covered with ticks when entering such pastures become free after a few weeks.