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Northern Advocate, 24 July 1923, Page 2

I A correspondent of the Tim;rru "Herald" forwards the following, referring to "the best method of destroying rats," 2700 of which were, it is said, in. a warehouse in one night, by the use of tubs of water, as follows.—Get old tubs, tako away the tops, and supply their place with parchment or stout brown paper. On this for two or three nigHts in succession leave a few fragments of cheese, bacon, or other dainty dear to tho rat palate. Lean a piece of board against the side of the tub to serve as a ladder, and allow the rats to be thoroughly accustomed to the future trap. After a J few days place a brick upright at the bottom of the tub; fill with water to a depth of 6 inches, so that the top of tfie brick is just high and dry; and cut j the parchment in slips in such a manner as to give way at the slightest pressure. The first rat that ventures on this falls, of course, into the water, and quickly makes its way tt> the brick, and then ensures il battle royal, accompanied by much squealing. Now the cry of a rat in distress invariably attracts every rat within hearing, with a view to a possible meal upon their I unfortunate relation. So otkers quick- J ly share tho fate of the imprisoned rats, and large numbers are thus caught.