WHITE ANT MENACE
The destruction of hardwood poles in Auckland by white ants was the subject of a report presented to a meeting of the Auckland ElectricPower Board by the manager, Mr R. H. Bartley. The bulk of the trouble was at Onehunga. but Epsom, Mount Albert and Remuera also suffered. 13 poles having already been replaced. Many other poles, although not visibly affected, might harbour the pest. In countries where the ant was thoroughly established the use of materials other than timber for poles was the practice. Members of the board examined specimens of the ants and it was stated that the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research was <investigating the problem.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 10 April 1940, Page 9
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132WHITE ANT MENACE Wairarapa Times-Age, 10 April 1940, Page 9
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