Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 278, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 November 1920 — Start After the Rats. [ARTICLE]

Start After the Rats.

' Rats, which cause considerable loss to farmers, should be fought consistently, says the biological department of the United States Department of Agriculture. Rats reproduce so rapidly that a spasmodic raid on them is not lasting. They begin to bear young when three. months old and ha vb six to ten litters per year with an average of ten young per litter. The best method of control Is to make rat-proof buildings so the pests cannot get Inside and eat. All waste food should be disposed of so the rats cannot get it. ; ? 7 X ' 1 Where It Is possible, poison should be given them, and barium carbonate is a satisfactory kilter. Traps shduM also be kept going as In the past. Bait then with fresh meat, nuts or vegetables and they will get the rats.