02336cam a22003373u 4500 35542 UtSlPG 20260610133818.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 S Lantz, David E. (David Ernest), 1855-1918 House Rats and Mice Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier United States. Dept. of Agriculture. Farmers' Bulletin No. 896 Release date is 2011-03-10 Produced by Erica Pfister-Altschul, Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Mice Rats United States. Dept. of Agriculture. Farmers' Bulletin No. 896 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35542 76385 76385