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REMEDIES. 



The scale insect has. become such a nuisance and so 

 difficult to destroy, that many remedies have been pres- 

 cribed for its extermination. Hardly any two individuals 

 agree on the best thing for the purpose, consequently we 

 shall mention a number which have been recommended. 



The soap and soda solution mentioned on a former 

 page has given the best results in our hands, and we believe 

 if persisted in, will entirely eradicate and exterminate them 

 from the grove. Besides being an excellent insecticide, it 

 benefits the tree in various ways ; removes old bark, washes 



the leaves from honey dew and smut, kills the bugs, and 

 stimulates the tree into activity, and causes it to look green 

 and healthy. 



It should be applied as directed, every three or four 

 weeks, until the scale is entirely eradicated. 



Kerosene has been highly extalled. It is dangerous 

 to apply in its undiluted state, but is sure death to the bugs. 

 To a strong solution of any kind of soap, add one gill of 

 kerosene to a bucket full of the suds. Mix thoroughly 

 by stirring and apply with a brush to the trunk, and with 

 a syringe to top and branches. Stir the mixture often 

 while using. 



Strong solution of whale oil soap is an excellent ap- 

 plication, especially to young trees and those in the nursery. 

 Use it often. 



Vinegar or acetic acid, diluted, is said to be an effect- 

 ual remedy. 



Carbolic acid, largely diluted, has proved efficacious. 



Tobacco decoction is used by many. 



Many other applications have been recommended ; in 



