Dipping and tick-destroying agents : part 3

Abstract

This report starts off with a synopsis of the previous two reports. There after the following schedules are discussed: Schedule I - Shortest periods for engorgement of larva and nymph of the Brown tick; Schedule II - Details of adjustment of "Three-Day" Dip; Schedule III - Lethal effect of "Three-Day" and "Laboratory" Dips on distended female Brown ticks; Schedule IV - Effect of "Three-Day" Dip at intervals of 72 hours upon adult tick-life generally; Schedule V - Lethal effect of dips half and five-twelfth strengths at intervals of 48 hours, showing the increase of efficiency resulting from the addition of soap and paraffin; Schedule VI - The " revulsive effect " of dipping on immature tick-life; Schedule VII - Details for preparation of "Three-Day" dipping fluid; Schedule VIII - Details of preparation of " Three-Day" ear dressing; Schedule IX - General map of experimental paddocks; Schedule X - Diagram illustrating rate of tick-travel, etc.; Schedule XI - Map illustrating rate at which tick-infested paddocks are capable of being cleared; Schedule XII - Relative tick activity during day and night; Schedule XIII - Residual effect of " Three-Day" Dip in horses and cattle; Schedule XIV - The agency of the tail-tuft in the collection of ticks; Schedule XV - The suitability of "Three-Day" Dip in the treatment of scab in sheep; Schedule XVI - Effect of weekly dipping process (with" Laboratory" Dip) upon secretion of milk; Schedule XVII.- Illustration of "Isometer" apparatus for estimation of arsenic.