180 DISKASKS Ol* POULTRY. 



nient than carl:)olic acid, as it is cqiiaHy efficacious in 

 killing insects, but is less poisonous to l)irds and the 

 odor is less objectionable to the operator. It is used 

 in the strength of 2 '2 ounces mixed with a gallon of 

 water. 



Tl.e treatment of the birds with some of the sub- 

 stances mentioned, although it is in- 

 dispensable for the control of the para- 

 sites, is not alone sufficient. The build - 

 ings must receive prompt attention and 

 thorough treatment. The droppings 

 should be carefuU}' removed and mixed 

 with fine, dry road dust, ashes or lime. 

 Fine dust is destructive to the lice and 

 Fitr.44.- hence should be plentifully used about 

 ^'"'"'"'Ziogasier. the buildiugs, and given to the fowls in 

 iFowis.j bo.xes so large that they can thoroughly 



dust themselves in it. Pyrethrum and sulphur may 

 be mixed with the dust in such boxes and render it 

 more deadly to the insects. 



The floor of the poultry -house or pigeon -cote 



should be thoroughly scraped, and covered with fresh 



sand or road dust. The roosts and all loose pieces of 



wood should be removed and then the whole inside 



and also the parts which have been removed should 



be well wetted by spraying with a solution made by 



dissolving 6 ounces of crude carbolic acid to the gallon 



of water. This should be mixed with the water at 



nearly the boiling point as carbolic acid does not 



readily mix with cold water. At least once a year the 



inside woodwork and walls should be given a good 



coat of lime-wash to which 4 ounces of crude carbolic 



acid for each gallon has been added. The nests should 



also be cleaned out, drenched with boiling water or 



