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CHAPTER XXXII. 



ON THE DESTRUCTION OF INJURIOUS INSECTS. 



Wood-lice. Procure some bark from a tree, 

 about six inches to nine inches in circumference, 

 and nine inches long ; previous to the removal 

 divide it in the middle, lengthwise ; when taken 

 off place the pieces together, compressing the 

 edges of the one to admit of its passing a little 

 way within the other that the upper may form a 

 roof to the lower part to prevent any water from 

 getting in the inside of the cavity ; between 

 should be placed a slice of cucumber or potato, 

 the former being preferable when procurable. 



The bark should be tied together at each end, 

 and placed on or amongst the pots, with the roof 

 part uppermost, so that the inside may always be 

 dry ; the w^ood-lice will soon find out this hiding 

 place, both for feeding and protection, they may 

 then be destroyed with convenience. 



The above system I have practised for a great 

 length of time, and have found it to be a sure 

 method of destroying these most destructive in- 

 sects, which prevail amongst, and feed upon, the 

 fleshy roots of these plants. 



