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larly fatal nature, often reaching 100 percent. The article must be 

 fresh when laid down, protected from sun, light and rain, and be 

 plentifully xlistributed. A stronger preparation named Ratinin 

 is available when the weaker kind proves ineffectual. Particulars 

 concerning it can be obtained from the Directors of the Bacterio- 

 logical Laboratory, 17, Gracechurch Street, London, E.G. 



FIG. 84. EVERITT'S PATENT SAFETY VERMIN TRAP. 



The EVERITT PATENT SAFETY VERMIN TRAP, Fig. 84 (supplied 

 by Mr. H. Lane, Eagle Works, Wednesfield, Staffordshire), may be 

 used amongst ground or winged game, poultry, etc., without fear 

 of their being caught or maimed. For rats, set the traps where 

 their runs enter buildings or enclosures. Securely block all 

 superfluous holes, setting only against those most frequented. 

 Cover the table with such material as fine earth, sawdust or chaff, 

 freely scattering it round, and when desired the entire trap may be 

 concealed, without fear of blocking. Another method is to make 

 tunnels of brick or tile, feeding inside with bruised oats, meal, etc., 

 until used freely by the vermin, when traps should be set to inter- 

 cept. For stoats and weasels, fix a bait a few inches from the 



