The application of this method of controlling household insects and pests generally is to be found in checking the advance of great numbers of some particular insect, or in eradicating them where they have become thoroughly established. This method will be found very advantageous in clearing old buildings and ships of cockroaches.
Applications For Cattle, Poultry, Etc.:
See also Veterinary Formulas.
Fly Protectives For Animals.—
| I.— | Oil of cloves | 3 parts |
|---|---|---|
| Bay oil | 5 parts | |
| Eucalyptus tincture | 5 parts | |
| Alcohol | 150 parts | |
| Water | 200 parts |
II.—Tar well diluted with grease of any kind is as effective an agent as any for keeping flies from cattle. The mixture indicated has the advantage of being cheap. Applying to the legs, neck, and ears will usually be sufficient.
Cattle Dip For Ticks.
| Sulphur | 86 pounds |
| Extra dynamo oil | 1,000 gallons |
Insecticides For Animals.—
| By weight | ||
|---|---|---|
| I.— | Bay oil | 500 parts |
| Naphthalene | 100 parts | |
| Camphor | 60 parts | |
| Animal oil | 25 parts | |
| II.— | Bay oil, pressed | 400 parts |
| Naphthalene | 100 parts | |
| Crude carbolic acid | 10 parts | |