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The practk-al lalMjratorv work of iliis .seclion shall consist in 

 actually cxteniiiiiatiiig rats and mice from yonr honu' i)ivmises. 



Make a complete snrvey and locate every rat hole in the 

 oTonnd and in the walls of hnildin.o-s, and di-aw a carefnl 

 diao-ram with all holes located. Stop all holes with earth 

 and mark on yonv diagram in red ink all that are reopened. 

 Locate on yonr diagram also rooms or Iniildings ot lat-proof 

 constrtiction. 



Make as complete a collection of rat and mouse traps as tlie 

 neighborhood affords. Jt will he well to have each memhei- of 

 the class bring in all the traps he lias nscd at the end of this 

 campaign, and compare and discuss the merits and demerits 

 of different traps. 



Devise and construct a better rat trap than any used. 



Write a brief statement of your own experience in clearin<r 

 yiMir home of these pests. 



