The number of f leas on dogs and cats is increasing. If left uncontrolled, they can 

 become a serious problem in a home or home yard by late summer. In the worm (larva) 

 stage these fleas live in the bedding of dogs and cats, rugs, upholstered furniture, 

 and even in the dirt in flower and shrubbery beds. The worm stage is usually not 

 noticed and is harmless, but adult fleas suck the blood of warm-blooded animals. 

 Your dog or cat is a walking bait station for fleas. Bust them at least once a 

 month during the warm weather (May to October) with either 4 -percent malathion or 

 5-percent carbaryl (Sevin) . Treatments should also be made once or twice during 

 the colder months (November to April) for added protection. 



Clothes moths and carpet beetles are getting ready for a summer's feast on improperly 

 stored woolens. A small hole chewed in a piece of clothing may destroy its entire 

 value. To keep woolens safe from damage by these insects, follow these suggestions. 



1. Dry-clean or wash woolens and place them in clean, plastic storage bags or 

 other insect-tight containers. 



2. Woolens that are not dry-cleaned or washed should be hung in bright sunlight 

 for a full day and brushed thoroughly before storing. Pay particular attention 

 to pocket interiors, cuffs, and folds when brushing. 



5. If the storage area is not insect- tight (as is true of most closets, trunks, 

 and boxes) , vacuum the container thoroughly and spray all inside surfaces with 

 0.5-percent diazinon, applied from a pressurized spray can. 



4. Cedar- lined chests are usually insect- tight, but all fabrics need to be insect- 

 free before storing. The cedar oil vapors destroy small larvae, but do not 

 kill the larger ones. As added insurance in cedar chests, you can spray the 

 inside surfaces as suggested above or use a fumigant material. Either napth- 

 alene or PDB (paradichlorobenzene) is the fumigant commonly used in moth 

 crystals, flakes, or balls. Use at least 1 pound of crystals, flakes, or 

 balls for every 100 cubic feet of space. 



5. Woolens not placed in insect-free containers can be protected by treating in 

 light amounts with 0.5-percent diazinon, from a pressurized spray can, or 

 liberally moistened with fluoride-base fabric solution. Protection will last 



a year or more, unless the woolens are washed or dry-cleaned. Caution: Infants 

 clothing should be washed or dry-cleaned before use . 



6. Good housekeeping practices will help reduce the number of these insects. Clean 

 frequently to prevent lint and hair from accumulating, especially around radi- 

 ators, baseboards, heating vents, and closets, as well as beneath large furni- 

 ture and other hard-to-get-at places. If these places become infested, a light 

 application of 0.5-percent diazinon will insure protection. 



Sawflies are feeding on pine needles, especially in Christmas tree plantings. If 

 these dark-green caterpillars are defoliating pine trees, use carbaryl (Sevin) or 

 diazinon. 



