ENTOMOLOGY

~08 SANITARY ENTOMOLOGYBLOODSUCKING SPECIESIn Birds.-Since these dipterous parasites are often highly injuriousto birds, and especially to certain beneficial varieties, control measuresshould be considered although nothing has been done along this line. Inthe Southwest it is stated that the mortality among birds is very highowing to these parasites.Possibly trapping of the adults in connection with the control ofother destructive species would be feasible. .In Man.-The Congo floor maggot is the only species in this grouprequiring special attention.' The use of beds instead of sleeping matslaid directly on the floor will give immediate relief. Where beds are notat hand hammocks may be u_sed. The avoidance of sleeping in hutsis advisable. Thorough cleansing and disinfection of the floor shoulddestroy many maggots and the elimination of cracks in the dirt willcheck their breeding. Where sleeping mats are used by the nativesthey should be sunned and aired frequently. It is said that the maggotsare carried from one hut to another in these mats, so that moving theplace of abode does not eliminate the trouble.