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-proportions of these elements for varying quantities of "bait are: 
lied corn Strychnine alkaloid Starch uaste Glycerin 
5 quarts 
10 ~ '' 
20 " 
l/4 ounce 
l/2 " 
1 m 
l/2 pint l/2 tablespooxx 
1 11 1 tt 
1 quart 2 tablespoon: 
Make a starch paste "by dissolving a quantity of ordinary laundry 
starch in a little cold water and stir well as enough boiling water is 
added to make the paste of the consistency of ordinary cream. To the quan- 
tity of strychnine required add a like bulk of this starch paste and mix 
thoroughly; then add enough more of the paste and the glycerin to make up 
the quantity needed. After stirring well, pour this poison mixture over 
the corn in a box or tub and mix thoroughly until the kernels are evenly 
coated. Let the bait dry for a few hours or over night before using. 
Poisoned grain thus prepared will withstand a shower or two', but exposure 
to prolonged or repeated rains will cause it to lose its effectiveness* 
Distrj buting the B ait 
The poisoned grain should be scattered in stands of corn by taking 
a handful at a time and, holding it either zo one side or behind, letting 
it filter slowly through the fingers while walking at a moderate pace be- 
s. One handful of shelled corn thus spread ■..ill cover about 
linear feet in the row, and, except in small fields, poison scattered 
very other row is sufficient. Usually 5 to 10 quarts of poisoned grain 
will cover the damaged section. These baits should not be placed in fields 
which turkeys, ducks, geese, and young chickens have access. Chickens 
ess a marked immunity to strychnine poisoning but the other birds men- 
Led are susceptible and must be kept out of baited fields. When the 
• is scattered as directed there is no danger to stock that subsequently 
may be pastured in the fields. 
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