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containing 20 percent dichlorvos (DDVP) at the rate of one strip per 1,000 cubic feet 

 or about one per room. These strips are effective for six to eight weeks. The di- 

 chlorvos vaporizes slowly and kills mosquitoes and flies. They are safe to use around 

 children and pets. A 0.1 percent pyrethrin space spray or fog may be used in the 

 house for quick knockdown in place of the dichlorvos resin strips. Repeat treatments 

 will be needed with the spray, (h) When entering mosquito-infested areas, apply a 

 repellent to exposed parts of the body. The best mosquito repellent to use is DEET 

 (diethyl toluamide) . 



Caution: Before applying insecticides, read the labels carefully and follow 

 all precautions. This not only will insure personal safety, but will also eliminate 

 insecticide residue hazards. 



Special R eminder to Farm Advisers and Assistants (NOT FOR PUBLICATION) 



A special field training meeting on corn borer identification and damage for 

 you and your dealer guests will be held at the farm adviser's office at Mounds, Illi- 

 nois, Tuesday, May 18, beginning at 1:00 p.m. 



Prepared by H. B. Petty, Steve Moore, Roscoe Randell and Clarence E. White 

 Extension Entomologists, University of Illinois College of Agriculture 

 and Illinois Natural History Survey 



T7. 



H. B. Petty 

 Extension Specialist 

 in Entomology 



