Methods of Destroying Rats Page: 2
8 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.View a full description of this pamphlet.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
BUREAU OF BIOLOGICAL SURVEY,
Washington, D. C., May 15, 1907.
SmR: I have the honor to transmit herewith for publication Farmers' Bulletin
No. 297, containing concise directions for the destruction of rats, prepared by
David E. Lantz, an assistant in this Bureau. The damage done by these rodents,
both'in cities and in the country, is enormous, and the calls for practical methods
of destroying them are correspondingly numerous and urgent. It is believed
that by following the directions here given the numbers of this pest can be
greatly reduced and the losses from them proportionally diminished.
Respectfully,
C. HART MERRIAM,
Chief, Biological Survey.
Hon. JAMES WILSON,
Secretary of Agriculture.
CONTENTS.
Page.
Introduction -------------------------------------------------------- 3
Methods of destroying rats --------------------------------------------, 4
Poisoning-------------------------------------------------------- 4
Trapping ------------------- ----------- -------- 5
Use of ferrets and dogs------------------------------------------- 6
Fumigation--------------------------------------- 7
Rat-proof construction 7------------------------------------------- 7
Natural enemies of rats -----------------------------------------------
Conclusions-------------------------------------------------------- 8
ILLUSTRATION.
Page.
FIG. 1.-Method of baiting guillotine trap--- ....--. 6
297
(2)
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This pamphlet can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Pamphlet.
Lantz, David E. (David Ernest). Methods of Destroying Rats, pamphlet, 1907; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87439/m1/2/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.