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JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY 



[Vol. 5 



"THE MINNESOTA FLY TRAP" 



By F. L. \A'ashburn", Experiment Station, St. Anthony Park 



We have found the trap described herewith a valuable auxiliary in 

 reducing the number of flies where these occur in large quantities. 



Fig. 7. General View of Trap 



The trap is twenty-four inches long, twelve inches high and eight 

 inches Avide. It has been given a thorough test this summer with most 

 satisfactory results. Whether the traps are rectangular or oval 



Fig. 8. The three parts of trap separated to show construction. The upright, 

 pieces at the ends are not a part of the trap. 



