Show County Agents Report Duchesne County Farm News I by Lloyd Smith and Norris I V has my water i many of our farmers wonder I they watch the water trickle out of the other end of their The County i says it is not uncommon for farmers to lose more than half their water to water-robbing weeds in their To foil those water farmers have begun their ditches with concrete or in Quack grass is a particular problem with Fortunately the produced by Company is proving very effective in controlling Uie quack grass and other grassy weds in the ditches Besides it a cheaper than luring the ditch It can be applied to the sides and bottom of the I at the cost of about for 40 running according Extension Louis A. HOUSE FLIES House flies have become a serious problem in many parts of reports G. F. I Extension gist at the Utah State House flies are particular- I v numerous in communities having livestock Frequent and regular removal and disposal of manure and garbage is essential I to successful fly control Good sanitation must be practiced to really hold down house fly 1 breeding Residual sprays of ronnel and have been effective in localities where used These chemicals mixed with water and sugar are usually sprayed on the outsides of chicken over garbage and about garbage Spot spraying around the home yard also may be at the time spray is also used over small areas outside the home v. here flics most commonly rest on porch light Dry sugar baits have been helpful in fly control when about the home commercial and home-mixed ronnel and sugar baits are helpful when sprinkled frequently over outdoor areas where flies Never contaminate livestock or human food and water with any of the fly or with any other pest control Knowlton Formulas for fly control baits and sprays may be secured from your local county agricultural agent's |