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arm is long and sew it to the piece of sheeting on the 

 wire ring. 



How TO USE THE NET. Most insects are quick of 

 movement and do not remain still long at a time. To 

 catch them, one must give quick, vigorous strokes with the 



FIG. 3. Insect net ; a, groove in the handle to receive the ends of the wire, 6. 

 Below, the net is shown complete. 



net. To keep the insect in the net when once caught, give 

 the handle a quick turn to throw the lower part of the bag 

 across the wire ring, thus closing the mouth of the net until 

 ready to take out the insect. To sweep the grass for insects, 

 grasp the handle of the net firmly in both hands and pass it 

 quickly from right to left, over the grass, in front of yourself 

 while walking. The same net may be used for dipping up 

 aquatic insects, although it must be thoroughly dried before 

 using again for general purposes. 



KILLING BOTTLE. A wide-mouthed bottle is the first 



