If the nest is in the wall of the house or cannot be found, 

 various baits may be used effectively. It is stated that maple syrup 

 mixed with London purple in a low dish and exposed to the ants, not- 

 only killed large numbers but prevented the recurrence of the pest 

 for a long time afterward. An old and popular remedy is dipping a 

 sponge in sweetened water and placing it where the ants are, and 

 when the ants have collected in the sponge it may be dropped into 

 hot water. A greasy bone may be used in a similar manner. A few 

 repetitions of any of these baits is generally sufficient, for the ants 

 seem to communicate the intelligence of danger or disaster one to 

 another and they all seek safer quarters. A broad chalk line is an 

 effectual barrier for many species, especially if frequently renewed. 

 Placing the legs of tables in shallow vessels containing water is 

 another protection from this pest, and a ring of powdered cloves 

 around an article it is desired to protect is generally effective. 



ANTS IN LAWNS. 



In case of ants in lawns the first essential is to find the nests, 

 which can be easily detected by the scant herbage and the excavated 

 dirt, or if more obscure it can be discovered by following the trav- 

 elling ants to their home. When the nest is found take a cane or 

 broom handle and make a hole in the nest or if large make two or 

 three holes to the depth of the nest and pour in each a tablespoon ful 

 of bisulphide of carbon, immediately covering the hole with dirt. 

 The volatile vapor will permeate through the nests and kill the 

 insects. 



If nests of no large colonies can be found, but it seems that the 

 lawn is generally infested, take kerosene emulsion on a bright sunny 

 day when the ants seem to be out in full force and spray the entire 

 surface. A repetition of this a few times should rid the lawn of this 

 pest. 



