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To Kill Bed-bugs
Benzine or 1899. Phosphorus Paste for Ver- gasoline will kill these pests as fast as they min. Introduce 1 drachm phosphorus into can be reached. By using a spring-bottom a Florence flask, and pour over it 1 ounce oiler, the fluid may be forced into cracks and rectified spirit. Immerse the flask in hot crevices more thoroughly than by any other water until the phosphorus is melted, then means. As this fluid is highly inflammable, put a well-fitting cork into the mouth of contact with fire must be avoided. The room the flask, and shake briskly until cold. The phosphorus is now reduced to a finely divided state. This, after pouring off the spirit, is to be mixed in a mortar with 1½ ounces lard. 5 ounces flour and 14 ounces brown sugar, previously mixed together, are now added, and the whole made into a paste with a little water. Cheese may be substituted for sugar when the paste is intended for rats or mice.
There is said to be no danger whatever of spontaneous ignition, either during or after the preparation of this paste. 1900. An Insect Killer and Destroyer of Noxious Animals. The bisulphide of is found to answer better than when used pure. should be well aired and ventilated afterwards, until the gas passes away. (See No. 346.)