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DISEASES or 



Fig. 66. Head of rabbit flea. Fig. 67. Head of fowl flea. 



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The above illustrations show the heads magnified 30 diameters. 



Treatment. DR. HEARD'S MANGE CUKE, applied as di- 

 rected. Persian Insect Powder will drive the fleas off* 

 but will not kill them. Kennels should be frequently 

 treated with boiling water. The floors should be 

 sprinkled with Creoline Powder, which will also drive 

 the fleas away. 



CHIGOE JIGGER SAND FLEA. 



Fig. 



Chigoe or sand flea. 



In Fig. 68 we have a representation of this insect, 

 which is such a pest to man and animals in Texas, Kan- 

 sas, and many Southern States. It attacks sheep, 

 goats, horses, mules, cattle, cats, dogs, and pigs and 

 chickens are its especial prey. The female of this in- 



