House Rats and Mice by David E. Lantz
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"House Rats and Mice" by David E. Lantz is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work provides an in-depth look at the prevalent issues caused by house rats and mice, detailing their destructive habits and the significant economic impact they have on agriculture and food supply. The book aims to educate readers on the importance of controlling these rodent populations through organized efforts and effective pest management strategies.
The publication outlines the various ways rats and mice destroy property, contaminate food, and spread diseases, presenting alarming statistics about the economic losses they cause annually. Lantz provides practical advice for protecting food supplies, constructing rat-proof buildings, and employing traps and poisons effectively. Furthermore, he emphasizes the necessity of community involvement and coordinated efforts to combat these pests, alongside advocating for the protection of natural predators of rodents. Overall, the book serves as both a comprehensive guide and a call to action for homeowners, farmers, and communities to unite in the effort to eradicate these troublesome pests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lantz, David E. (David Ernest), 1855-1918 |
|---|---|
| Title | House Rats and Mice |
| Series Title | United States. Dept. of Agriculture. Farmers' Bulletin No. 896 |
| Credits |
Produced by Erica Pfister-Altschul, Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | S: Agriculture |
| Subject | Mice |
| Subject | Rats |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35542 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 368 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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