Weeds and Other Pests 49 



WORMS, ANTS, AND MOLES 



Very often earthworms become very 

 disfiguring on a grass plot. Where there 

 are many present it is an indication that 

 the earth is in poor condition, compacted, 

 and needing humus. An application of 

 strong lime-water will drive many to the 

 surface, where they can be swept up ; or 

 a heavy rolling with a 1,500-lb. roller will 

 do much to discourage them. 



It is surprising how much damage a 

 colony of ants can do on a lawn. They 

 should be looked after the first time they 

 are noticed, for they work rapidly, and 

 the longer neglected the more difficult it 

 it is to eradicate them. 



There are many remedies recommended, 

 but the best one lies in the use of bisul- 

 phide of carbon. This is very effective, 

 but it has come into such common use 



