. FifT. Goniocotix (Fowls.) ment than carbolic acid, as it is equally eflficacious in killing insects, but is less poisonous to birds and the odor is less objectionable to the operator. It is used in the strength of 2/2 ounces mixed with a gallon of water. Tie treatment of the birds with some of the sub- stances mentioned, although it is in- dispensable for the control of the para- sites, is not alone suflficient. The build- ings must receive prompt attention and tliorough treatment. The droppings \ should be carefully removed and mixed with fine, dry road dust, ashes or lime. Fine dust i
. FifT. Goniocotix (Fowls.) ment than carbolic acid, as it is equally eflficacious in killing insects, but is less poisonous to birds and the odor is less objectionable to the operator. It is used in the strength of 2/2 ounces mixed with a gallon of water. Tie treatment of the birds with some of the sub- stances mentioned, although it is in- dispensable for the control of the para- sites, is not alone suflficient. The build- ings must receive prompt attention and tliorough treatment. The droppings \ should be carefully removed and mixed with fine, dry road dust, ashes or lime. Fine dust is destructive to the lice and hence should be plentifully used about the buildings, and given to the fowls in boxes so large that they can thoroughly dust themselves in it. Pj-rethrum and sulphur may be mixed with the dust in such boxes and render it more deadly to the insects. The floor of the poultry-house or pigeon-cote should be thoroughly scraped, and covered with fresh sand or road dust. The roosts and all loose pieces of wood should be removed and then the whole inside and also the parts which have been removed should be well wetted by spraying with a solution made by dissolving 6 ounces of crude carbolic acid to the gallon of water. This should be mixed with the water at nearly the boiling point as carbolic acid does not readily mix with cold water. At least once a year the inside woodwork and walls should be given a good coat of lime-wash to Avhich 4 ounces of crude carbolic acid for each gallon has been added. The nests should also be cleaned out, drenched with boiling water or
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