150 PLANTING IN UGANDA 



results in the abandonment of the nest by the 

 others. For the destruction of White Ants or 

 Termites, bisulphide of carbon is the most effective 

 agent known. It is a clear, colourless liquid, with 

 an offensive smell, and is highly inflammable, the 

 vapour igniting even from a lighted cigarette. 

 The fumes, when ignited, are highly poisonous. 

 For these reasons, the substance requires to be 

 dealt with by some one aware of its properties. A 

 wine-glass full, or half full, according to the size 

 of the nest, run into an ant's nest and then fired, 

 should kill all the ants, if the escape of the fumes 

 be prevented. This substance is also useful for 

 destroying rats and various other vermin. 



