Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-05
CLEANER STABLES
CRUSADE'S OBJECT
More Than 200 Letters to Pub
lie and Private Owners Sent
Out in Stars Campaign.

To make all stables. both public and
private a less favorable place for the
breeding of fies-this is one OF the prln-
cipal objects In the crusade against the
insect now being waged under the JOINT
auspices of The Star and the health DE-
partment of the District of Columbia
Letters TO more than 100 liNerymen ana
stable owners requesting Their co-opera-
ton in the health propas Uganda were sent
out today by The Star. 1t is believed
that there will be an immediate response
to the appeal.
Stables have long been characterized as
Az hatcheries. but health officials have
discovered methods of treating refuse
collecting in such places that are effective
in DESTROYING fly larva without impairing
the fertilizing value of the refuse.
Such methods are described in the let
ters sent out I'm accordance with Inc
Stars plan to fight the ny nuisance aiohe
educational lines. ..
Once stable owners realize thal tue II!
problem is one capable of solution tnefe
is little doubt it is believed but that
thew will do all within their power 10
help rid the city of the disease spread
ers.
DIR. Arthur l.. Murray of the health
denartment who has been designated
by Health officer Woodward to super
wise The Stars campaign Will follow
up the letters with an article deallnS
with the stable proposition when VIII
be published in The Star. IT IS Dr.
Murray's plan to prepare other articles
dealing with the NY problem as 1t con-
fronts lunchroom proprietors, grocery
men and others.
Form of Appeal.
The appeal to liverymen and others
To aid in the war on the fly is as fol
lows:
THE Washington Stars anti-hy cam
paign this summer is directed primarily
against breeding places of this insect
pest. Hearty cooperative endeavor is
essential for the successful consumma-
ton Of such a campaign, therefore TINS
appeal is made by The Star to owners
OF stables.
.'Flies breed. by election. in stable
mAnure-this form Of refuse affording,
most favorably, the two necessary
conditions for the Matching of their
eggs namely-heat and moisture. Ex-
periments have shown that as many
as 200 flies may be bred in one pound
Of stable manure.
Stable Owners Can Cooperate.
See that your manure bin or pit is
of fy-tight construction, and do not
permit 1t to be left open unnecessarily.
See that contents of the bin are re-
moved at frequent intervals. A solu-
ton OF paris green zone part to twenty
five parts Of water) sprayed onto
manure will prevent the Matching or
the fly larva.
Keep stables clean at all times, and
see that refuse is promptly placed in
the manure bin or pit. The daily use
OF some cheap disinfectant for in
stance, a per cent solution of crude
carbolic acid) in the rear portion OF
the stalls and in drains after the
morning cleaning will very materially
reduce the number Of flies visiting the
stable.
Opportunity for Destruction.
LAS flies are naturally attracted to
stables an excellent opportunity is afford
ed for their destruction. Large fly traps
and fly poisons can be simultaneously
used most excellent fly poison may
be cheaply provided by the following: One
tablespoonful of formaldehyde to one pint
of sweetened water. This solution should
be placed in shallow dishes on shelves
near windows where flies make their en-
trance and exit. The solution should be
made fresh daily.
mo refuse; no flies.
Horses waste many dollars worth of
energy fighting flies II the suggestions
only will you be affording relief to hui
mainly. but You will also find that the
animals under your care will be far less
annoyed by this energy wasting insect.
MAY not we count on your co-opera-
ton in this campaign"