. Annual report. New York State Museum; Science -- New York (State); Plants -- New York (State); Animals -- New York (State). CONTROL OF HOUSEHOLD INSECTS 27 substitution of rugs or matting for carpets is advised in localities where the pests are destructive. Infested carpets should be taken up and thoroughly cleaned, and if badly infested, sprayed with benzine. This latter should invariably be done outdoors, owing to the extreme inflammability of this oil. Local injury can frequently be stopped by passing a hot iron over a damp cloth laid on the affected part of the carpet. The steam penetrat
. Annual report. New York State Museum; Science -- New York (State); Plants -- New York (State); Animals -- New York (State). CONTROL OF HOUSEHOLD INSECTS 27 substitution of rugs or matting for carpets is advised in localities where the pests are destructive. Infested carpets should be taken up and thoroughly cleaned, and if badly infested, sprayed with benzine. This latter should invariably be done outdoors, owing to the extreme inflammability of this oil. Local injury can frequently be stopped by passing a hot iron over a damp cloth laid on the affected part of the carpet. The steam penetrates the fabric and destroys the pest in its retreat. The danger of subsequent injury can be largely avoided by filling all cracks and crevices in poorly constructed floors with putty or plaster of paris. Laying tarred paper under a carpet has been frequently advised as a Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original New York State Museum; University of the State of New York. Albany, N. Y. : University of the State of New York
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