ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25937, 1 September 1945, Page 6

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

“Monkey Puzzle,” Arrowtown.— I The jnonkey puzzle is a purely ornamental tree and has little, if any, commercial V^! U C. G. 5.,” Mornington.—Mount Stapp Is a peak in the Southern Alps, 5567 feet in height. We have no records which would indicate how the peak derived its na *‘ I Returned Soldier," Woodhaugh.—The publication of your letter would be libellous. You cannot safely put into print what you might say in course of converMiddlemarch.—On the facts as stated by you you are entitled to receive an additional £7 10s mufti allowance. Application should be made to Base Records, Army Department. Wellington. „ _ _ _ .. " R. A. F„” Mornington.—The D.D.T. insecticide which is sold locally is issued in the form of a liquid solvent, ready for use, and contains only a small percentage of the actual “ D.D.T.” If the instructions in the use of the insecticide are carefully followed there is no danger to human beings. So far as insects are concerned the solvent will remain potent for several months. “ M McD.” Mosglel.—The insect to which you refer is probably what is commonly known as the carpet weevil. It is very difficult to eradicate the pest. Although not a remedy, naphthalene is an excellent preventive. The simplest course to adopt is to remove all dust and fluff from the crevices. and then spray the room and any clothing or carpets in it with Flit. Carpet weevils are especially destructive in their attacks on woollen goods.