02260cam a22003253u 4500 34437 UtSlPG 20260610133803.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 S Lantz, David E. (David Ernest), 1855-1918 Methods of Destroying Rats Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier United States. Dept. of Agriculture. Farmers' Bulletin No. 297 Release date is 2010-11-25 Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. "Methods of Destroying Rats" by David E. Lantz is a scientific publication issued as Farmers' Bulletin No. 297 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the early 20th century. The book addresses the significant problem of rat infestations, specifically focusing on the brown or Norway rat as a major pest causing considerable economic damage and spreading diseases. The text provides practical guidance for farmers, households, and urban dwellers seeking effective methods for rat control. The book outlines various strategies for rat eradication, including the use of poisons, traps, ferrets, and fumigation techniques. Lantz emphasizes the need for persistent action and reviews several poison types, detailing their effectiveness and application methods. He also discusses the importance of constructing rat-proof buildings and recognizes the role of natural predators in controlling rat populations. Ultimately, Lantz advocates for a comprehensive and cooperative approach to rat control, aiming to minimize both the economic losses and public health risks associated with these rodents. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Rats -- Control United States. Dept. of Agriculture. Farmers' Bulletin No. 297 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34437 75283 75283