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FIRE BRAT ( The r mob i a donestica Pack.) 
Mississippi J. E. McEvilly (August 19): SjLlverfish ( Iherr.obia domestica ) 
have been found present in several homes at lie Comb damaging 
wall paper, rugs, books, starched clothing, and rearing 
apparel. 
HOUSE CRICKET ( Gryllus domesticus L.) 
Massachusetts J. V. Schaffner, Jr. (July 28): According to reports, these 
crickets have been abundant in a few houses near the town 
dump and for the most part these houses are on the same side 
of the street as the dump. A second species, probably 
Gryllus assimilis Fab., was also abundant in places along 
the grass and weeds. Gryllus domesticus is the species which 
has been abundant in the houses. The main complaint concerns 
the annoyance caused by their presence, though the residents 
report some slight damage by feeding on rugs and clothing. 
According to newspaper reports, an infestation at Swamp sc at t 
has also been giving considerable trouble. 
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