Q. I am 62 years old. I operate my own farm. Much of the work has been done by 

 hired help because of my chronic asthma. Now my asthma has become so bad that 

 I can't do anything. Last fall I gave up and moved to town. Can social security 

 help me any? 



A. You should call at your social security office right away and ask about disability 

 benefits. You may be eligible for benefits beginning with April. Because of the 

 time required to process a disability claim, you should act at once to get your 

 claim started. 



Lawrence D. Rhoades 



Extension Specialist in 

 Farm Management 



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FLY CONTROL IN AND AROUND ROADSIDE STANDS 



1. SANITATION - Clean U2 and Keep Clean . 



Flies are attracted to moisture - especially juices from fruits, vegetables, 

 milk and meats. Decaying fruit, vegetable or meat scraps are also attractive 

 to flies. 



Use galvanized cans with tight lids for wastes. Empty and clean out these con- 

 tainers every day. Bury or burn wastes immediately. 



Clean out and remove empty boxes, baskets and cartons. Store them as far from 

 the stand as possible. 



2. RESIDUAL SPRAYS ON SURFACES 



Apply residual insecticides to surfaces in and around the stand on which 

 flies commonly rest. Do not contaminate edible food products . Follow direc - 

 tions on labels . 



Diazinon is probably the most effective residual material. Malathion is safe 

 and effective but has a short residual life. Both, Diazinon and malathion 

 are more effective if sugar is added to them as directed on the labels. DDT 

 or methoxychlor are still effective against many flies including fruit flies. 



3. BAITS 



Baits containing malathion, Diazinon, or Dtpterex are available. Use them 

 lightly but frequently on surfaces where flies tend to gather. Baits are 

 useful where over-all residual spraying is not desirable. Read and follow 

 label directions. 



