104 DESTRUCTIVE INSECTS OF VICTORIA : 



a duty which every grazier owes to his neighbour as well 

 as to himself, for, when the scale makes its appearance 

 on a run for the first time, no trouble or expense should 

 be spared until it is stamped out." 



There is no doubt that on isolated patches a non- 

 poisonous spray, such as kerosene emulsion, might be 

 used with much advantage, and in some cases the same 

 treatment would be cheap and effective when used as a 

 deterrent. Those of us who know the graziers' stand-by 

 in the summer, the Saltbush, will appreciate the advice 

 as to immediate action being taken so as to prevent, if 

 possible, the pest from getting a foothold on their 

 properties. 



