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HOUSEHOLD AND STORED 
p R.O DUCT INSECTS 
TERMITES ( Reticulitermes spp.) 
North Carolina 
South Carolina 
Ohio 
Illinois 
Kentucky 
Missouri 
Kansas 
Mississippi 
Mississippi 
Z. P. Metcalf (March 20): Termites have been reported as 
unusually destructive in Charlotte, Concord, Durham, and 
Raleigh. 
M". H. Brunson ('■''.arch 20): Termites ( Reticulitermes 
flavj-pes Kol.) are abundant in a dwelling at Clemson College. 
T. H. Parka (March 24): Termites have been reported 
"swarming" in buildings during this month. 
".7. P. Flint (March 24): Termite swarms are beginning to 
make their ar/oearance in houses in central and southern 
Illinois and a number of reports of damage have already been 
received. 
W. A. Price (March 25): Termites have been found doing 
serious damage in Fayette, Daviess, and Jessamine Counties. 
The winged forms have been active since February 27. 
L. Haseman (March 25): Unusual interest particularly in 
heated buildings is being shown in the early activity of 
termites. 
R. L. rSrker (March 20): Termites are reported in dwellings 
in Alilene and Kansas City. 
G-. I. V7orthington (March 22): numerous complaints of 
termite damage to dwelling houses continue from this section. 
Lack of light and ventilation, together with dampness and 
carelessness of the contractor in leaving wooden foundation 
forms, v/ood shavings, blocks, and general carpenter waste 
under houses, are no doubt responsible. 
Jack Milton (March 22) : Termites are causing considerable 
damage to houses in Corinth. 
L. J. Coodgame (March 22): Termites are doing considerable 
damage in Monroe County. 
ARGENTINE ANT ( Iridomyrmex humili s Mayr) 
R. '". Harned and assistants (March) : The Argentine ants 
have been very active, even durin^ the cold weather, causing 
much annoyance in the central -osrt of the State. 
