Insecticides

Means of destroying insects. Arsenites (Paris green or London purple) may be applied dry, 1 part to 30 of lime, dust, or ashes; or liquid, 1 part to 100 or 200 of water; effective against insects that chew. Bisulphide of carbon may be poured into the ground to kill subterranean species. For root insects, 1 part carbolic acid to 50 of water may be used. White hellebore powder is used for the currant worm. Water at 125° F. and strong soap-suds may be used against plant lice. For other sap-sucking insects use kerosene emulsion (soap lb. di olved in 1 gal. of water, with kerosene 2 gal. diluted 10 to 15 times with water). Fresh pyrethrum powder, or kerosene extract of pyrethrum, may be used for insects on cabbages, celery, lettuce, etc. For scale insects use 1 part soda to 8 of resin, di olved and diluted 30 times. Oil of tar in fish oil may be used to anoint cattle with, to drive off flies. Tobacco dust or decoction is effective against ticks, flea-beetles, etc. Corrosive sublimate in alcohol, one grain to the ounce, kills bed-bugs. Phosphorus rat poison kills roaches. IMG:content-0779.jpg:[graphic] IMG:content-0780.png:[graphic] Mode of Applying Insecticides.