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HOUSEHOLD AND STORED-PRODUCTS INSECTS 
TERMITES ( RQti^uIitQxTr^s spp») 
N°w Hampshire, L. C» Glover (April 23): On April lG the common termite 
R. flavipes Kol. was swarming in one of the buildings in Durham. 
Connecticut. M. P» Zappe (April 22): Termites are either more abundant 
than ever before- or people are becoming more conscious of their presence. 
We have had about 2 P i complaints since January 1, 
New York, Mary K. Peters (April 23): There is a serious infestation of 
termites on Long Island, I am receiving complaints almost every day, 
Pennsylvania, T. L. Guyton (April 23): Reports of the occurrence of ter- 
mites in the Philadelphia district are rather numerous. 
Delaware, L. A. Stearns (April): Frequent reports of damage were receiv- 
ed from various localities, 
Maryland, E. N. Cory (April 26): Infestations in houses, 
Georgia. 0. I, Snapp (April 0): Termites are about as abundant as usual 
in Fort Valley, in buildings. They were swarming on April 6, and the 
usual complaints are coming in, 
Ohio, T, K. Parks (April 24): Termites are very abundant and we receive 
many calls each week asking for methods of control, 
N. F» Howard (April 23): Swarms of winged termites have been ob- 
served in Columbus for the past 2 weeks. On April 20 several people 
observed thousands of these insects at various locations in the northern 
end of Columbus, 
Illinois. W. P. Flint (April 23): Many reports of damage are being re- 
ceived* In many cases serious injury to buildings occurred before the 
insects were discovered, 
Michigan, S. I, McDeniel (April 11): The termite situation in Michigan is 
about the seme as it has been for the last 4 or 5 years. However, 
people are giving it more consideration since the Federal Housing Com- 
mittee insists that houses be put up termite proof. Complaints of ter- 
mites have been received from many localities since January 1, 
Iowa. 0. J. Drake (April 27): \7hite ants are doing serious damage in the 
floors and woodwork of buildings in Keokuk and Denmark, 
Missouri. L. Haseman (April 23): An unusual number of colonies of termites 
were swarming in Columbia during the month, 
Mississippi, E. W, Dunnam (April 5): Termites were reported to be damaging 
the foundation and floor joists of a residence at felando 
