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Show GUARD AGAINST FLEAS Fleas will breed in carpets, cracks ln the floor or any other suitable place where the eggs may drop. It takes only 17 days from the time an egg is laid to produce a flea in good biting condition. The Insects are renowned ln scientific circle' as the carrier of many diseases. The dog flea sometimes carries egg5 of a tapeworm, which when swallowed causes worms ln dogs. Occasionally tapeworms In children are cause by dog liens accidentally getting into the mouths of the children. To guard against flea Infestation of dwellings animal pets should be frequently dusted with any Insect powder made from dried pyrethrum flowers. This Is harmless to animals ani-mals and human beings. If a house becomes infested the rugs, cracks in floor and other likely breeding places should be sprayed thorougnly with any of the liquid spray insecticides. |