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Ficure 14.—Applying the poisoned bait to the buds of newly set tobacco plants 
by the stick and cup method. The shaded bands on the ground and the 
workers’ clothing are shadows cast by the slats on the shade top. 
carried in a small cloth sack or bag, attached to the waist, thus allow- 
ing the operator full freedom of ‘both hands. While attempts have 
been made to apply the bait mixture to the buds with various mechan- 
ical contrivances, none of these have proved successful. 
Ficure 15.—Applying the poisoned bait to the buds of knee-high shade-grown 
tobacco. The rate of application is about 10 to 12 pounds per acre. 
