MUST BE DESTROYED
HORDES OF HOUSE FLIES
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These humid, summer clays brint* hordes of house. Hies ami it is most important to. realise that they musti he destroyed and not simply driven out. j If there is, no other means available, the humble fly-swat is a swilt and certain way ol" getting rid of the flies. Fly-papers can be made at home if you can get a little resin. First glaze -some .strips of paper by painting them with a solution of loz glue melted in Jioz water. Then warm 407. re.sin with 2}<jotZ castor oil until the resiiii is melted. Paint this thinly on the glazed paper. and store the papers in an airtight tin to keep them sticky. Flies and; mosquitoes greatly dislike the odour of oil ol' lavender. Before sitting in the garden it is a good plan to rub a few drops on the wrists, ankles and neck. Oil of geranium is also fragrant, and just as, good for keeping insects at bay. To clear a, room of flies, till a large bowl Avith steaming hot water, and: into this sprinkle a little lavender. In a short time all the flies will vanish. It has a most refreshing effect upon the room.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 56, 14 March 1944, Page 6
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215MUST BE DESTROYED Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 56, 14 March 1944, Page 6
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