Newark post., 1913-06-25
FLEAS.

insect, and when a household be-
comes infested it is a difficult pest
to combat. They develop i'll dust in
cracks and crevices Of the floors, in
undisturbed overhangings, and the
/ fur of animals.
A thorough fumigation with sui
phur often assists in removing the
pests. When feas are abundant,
the only possible means of EXTERN
mating them is by the removal Of
all furniture and overdrapings,
thorough washing Of all floors
around the Dashboard, etc. with a
solution Of hot soapsuds to which
q small amount Of coal oil has been
added, and the after fumigation of
the premises by burning sulphur.
1t is one Of the most difficult Of
the insect pests to combat, and
every infested household will con-
stitute a problem unto itself.
BED BUGS.
This disgusting parasite as its
name implies, most frequently oc-
cupies portions OF the bed frames
or bedding. On account Of its hab-
its OF concealment it is sometimes
difficult to eXterminata. Where
present, all cracks and crevices
where the bugs can gain entrance
should receive a liberal application
of kerosene oil, followed by a sub
sequcnt fumigation Of the room by
sulphur. Energetic applications
Of this procedure will etfectually
exterminate this pest.
Various bed bug mixtures on the
market are not only of limited
value, but are dangerous in appli-
cation. 1t is peculiar feature
that the presence Of cockroaches is
seldom associted with bed bugs, the
latter being an enemy Of the former
pest.
MOTHS.
There are many varieties Of this
insect, the most common being the
clothing moth, the destructive work
of this insect being familiar to
everyone. In a general way, moths
will survive only in unlighted,
poorly ventilated portions of the
household. Fabrics that are in
constant use and exposed to sun
light and air are rarely infested.
The thorough airing and brushing
Of all materials every twenty-one
(21) days will prevent the destruc
tive work of this pest.
The storing of fabrics in tightly
sealed paper bags will usually pro-
tect the articles. The fumes Of for
maldehyde gas in no way limits the
rayages Of insects. In small
apartments sulphur fumigation
will assist and the spraying Of
clothing with 2 per cent solution of
carboEc acid in equal parts of al
cohol and benzine will kill the
larvae. For furs, the placing in
cold storage is the most certain
protection. In general, frequent
brushings of garments and subse-
Quent airing are effective means Of
| preservation.
ANTS.
There are many varieties Of this
insect, and the only means Of de-
struction Of the nests. When ants
once gain entrance to a household,
their determination can be accom-
Dlished only with great difficulty.
| Bisulphide Of carbon poured III
their nests will be effective. Be
careful of fire with the bisulphide
Of carbon as it is very explosive.
Where the nests Of the ants can not
be found there is little hope of
their eradication.
| IRE1IEDIES-INSECT POWDERS
These powders are usually one of
three distinctive classes: the most
common and best being those
known as Dalmation and Pyre-
thrum Roseum. These powders can
be used in two different ways {:
first, by dusting about the vicinity
occupied by the lnSectS; second, ny
burning.
Both powders to be effective must
be fresh and made from the unop-
ened leaves Of the plants. Pyre-
| thrum Powder should be Of a
brownish color and never a bright
yellow.
For burning, the rooms must be
made practically air-tight and suf-
ficient powder used upon the sur
face Of red hot Goals to cause a de-
cided smudge.
A convenient form Of pastile is
made by mixing small amount Of
potassium nitrate in mucilage and
incorporating the insect powder in
amount sufficient to cause a mould