and thoroughly applied it will leave a residue 

 that will bring about control of either insect in 

 a few weeks. If some degree of control is not 

 achieved in 2 or 3 weeks a second and more 

 thorough treatment is advisable. 



SPRAYS 



Oil sprays containing either 5 percent of DDT, 

 2 percent of chlordane. 2 percent of nialathion, 1 

 percent of Baygon, 1 percent of ronnel, 0.5 

 percent of lindane. 0.5 percent of diazinon, 

 percent of heptachlor. or 0.5 percent of dieldrin 

 an- preferable for home use. 



Apply the spray with an ordinary household 

 -prayer. Spray around baseboards, door and 

 window casings, bookcases, shelving, closets, and 

 in other storage areas, and places where pipes 

 go through walls or floors. 



Spraying only the wanner parts of the build- 

 ing is usually sufficient to control firebrats. 



DUSTS 



Dusts containing either 5 or 10 percent of DDT. 

 5 or 6 percent of chlordane, 4 percent of niala- 

 thion, 1 percent of lindane, or I percent of diel- 

 drin may be used if there is danger (hat the oil 

 solution would cause a fire. 



Apply the dust with a hand duster. Blow the 

 dusl into cracks, or spread a thin film wherever 

 the appearance of the deposit will not be 

 objectionable. 



PRECAUTIONS 



Insecticides used improperly can lie hazardous l<> 

 man and animals. Use them only when needed and 

 handle them with care. Follow the directions and 

 heed all precautions on the labels. 



Keep insecticides in closed, well-labeled containers 

 in a dry place. Store them where they will not con- 

 taminate food or feed, and where children and animals 

 cannot reach them. 



Do not contaminate food, dishes, or utensils while 

 apply in-; insecticide. 



Do not use oil sprays in places where they could 

 he ignited, particularly by open flames, pilot lights, 

 or electric sparks. 



Avoid repeated or prolonged contact of insecticide 

 with your skin. 



Vvoid prolonged inhalation of insecticide dust- or 

 mists. 



Avoid spilling insecticide on your skin, and keep it 

 out of your eyes, nose, and mouth. If you spill any 

 on your skin, wash it oil' immediately with soap and 

 water. If you spill it on your clothing, remove cloth- 

 ing immediately and wash contaminated skin. Launder 

 the clothing before wearing it again. 



Vfter handling an insecticide, do not eat. drink, or 

 -moke until you have washed your hands and face. 

 Wash your hands and face and any other exposed 

 skin immediately after applying insecticide. 



Dispose of empty insecticide containers at a sanitary 

 land-till dump, or bury them at least 18 inches deep 

 in a level, isolated place where they will not con- 

 taminate water supplies. If you have trash-collection 

 service, wrap small containers in several layers of 

 newspapers and place them in the trash can. 



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 iral Research Service. 



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