INSECTS AND OTHER SMALL ANIMALS 



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vats filled with one of the coal tar dips of proper strength 

 will destroy the seeds and the ticks. 



FIG. 166. Southern Cattle Tick and Eggs. 

 Above, magnified; below, natural size. (Herrick.) 



The so-called sheep tick is not a tick, but is a wingless 

 fly which passes its entire life on the sheep. By careful 

 government inspection and compulsory dipping this pest 

 has been largely eliminated. 



ANIMALS IN OTHER CLASSES 



Toads. --These homely animals are of great benefit 

 to the farmer and gardener. They are entirely harm- 



M. & II AC. 



