THAT FLY!
for dustbins use a little formalin on blotting paper. When the dustbin it emptied a piece of paper, partly soaked in formalin, should be burned in it. This is more effective than having a fire in the receptacle, uohich melts off the zinc causing ■very rapid rusting. A weak solution of formalin will also keep flies down in the home, but if the solution is too strong the vapour Irritates the eyes. A little potassium bi-chromate. dissolved in two ounces of water , together with a tablcspoonful of sugar, has also been suggested as a remedy. s * * * * * » h- -r' ri- -ffl
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 233, 21 December 1927, Page 7
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102THAT FLY! Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 233, 21 December 1927, Page 7
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