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"Argument," Dunedin.—Wo cannot particularise in the manner suggested. "Wager," vPalmerston.—Woodlands is in the Invercargill electorate, and Is consequently in the dry area. " Puzzled," Roxburgh.—Complete destruction of the borer is not easily accomplished. There are several preparations on the market, and the following method has been claimed to bo fatal to the pest:—Put 2oz of copper sulphate (commonly known as bluestone) and 12oz of hot water Into an earthenware or crockery jar, and then very slowly add loz of sulphuric add. Do not pour the water Into the acid, or there will be an accident. Stir with a wooden stick until solution has taken place. Saturate the wood with It, and it will destroy the borers. More than one application will be necessary to make It penetrate. I The application of this mixture *o furniture would call for care in order not to affect the polish or stain.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 22834, 19 March 1936, Page 8
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