Indiana 
INSECTS INFESTING- HOUSES AND PRE M I S E S 
TERMITES (R eticulitermes flavipes Kol, ) 
J* J- Davis (August 22): Termites seem to be more and mere 
destructive farther north each year. This year we found a very 
Serious infestation in a dwelling at Buck Creek, 10 miles north 
of; la Fayette. The house had to be completely rebuilt in parts. 
We have a? ¥ so had reports of injury to napkins and other linens 
by this insect. 
Indiana 
Texas 
CRICKETS (C-ryll idae ) 
J» J. Davis (August 22): Crickets were so annoying in a dwelling 
at Gary that control measures were requested, 
SCORPIONS 
]?• C. Bishopp (July 25): Scorpions have been reported in a 
number of residences, especially of brick and stone construction. 
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