3-Pronged Approach Best For Rodent Control
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - For many
farmers in Paradise, Lancaster
County, rodents often cause
considerable damage to crops,
livestock, harvesting equipment
and buildings.
According to John Hess of John
J. Hess II Inc. in Paradise, the
standard weapon to combat these
pests is a baiting program. Many
rodenticides now available,
however, may be ineffective
because a growing number of
rodents have become anti
coagulant-resistant.
“Evidence now suggests that
between 5 and 30 percent of all the
rodents in the U.S. have become
resistant to popular anticoagulent
baits. This means a lot of wasted
time, money and grain for the
farmers,” Hess says. “The
problem could have serious im
plications, especially in the
Choosing A Computer
That’s Right For Your Farm
The first comprehensive guide
for choosing agricultural software
is now available from Farm
Management Systems of New
Lenox, Illinois. “Choosing the
Software That’s Right for Your
Farm” is a free publication that
takes the reader step-by-step
through all of the “how to’s” in
volved in purchasing farm com
puter software as well as hard
ware.
The booklet simplifies the
complicated, time-consuming
process of evaluating software by
helping the farmer assess his exact
needs. A comprehensive checklist
outlines almost every software
function and feature available on
the market today and gives the
reader a method of deciding which
ones are needed in his farm
operation. There are also ex
tensive checklists for selecting and
pricing computer hardware.
A major section of the booklet
provides tips on selecting a vendor
and analyzing software demon
strations. FMS recommends that
the potential buyer insist on
running his own data during the
software demo and the booklet
suggests the best types of records
ATTENTION FARMERS
> -~fci —| ii-> m mxii MIT H-> lf~»» —>I—i1 —i ' ~ '■
Call deck's for quick removal of
dead & disabled animals. Free of
charge.
—r*>iiT-fcii-> ii> ■ ■ » n » >■> n~f
Located in Mifflintown, PA i
717-436-8272
Also Serving Lancaster, Carlisle,
York & Millersburg areas.
MARTIN
BARN~DRI
Use in any stable or animal
pen that has a tendency to
become slippery when wet
• Cow Stables and Runways
• Hog Pens
• Sheep Stables
• Dog rnd Cat Kennels
• Chit ken Houses
• Other damp arc is
See your local dealer
Paradise area.”
An individual rodent can burrow
into walls and ruin insulation,
chew electrical wiring, nest in
harvesting equipment and eat
about $24 worth of grain each year,
Hess points out.
In addition, farm animals that
eat grain contaminated by rodent
urine, droppings and hair may
acquire and transmit a number of
diseases within the herd, including
leptospirosis, salmonella and
trichinosis.
To combat infestations, the
dealer recommends a three
pronged approach of “rodent
proofing” buildings, sanitizing
facilities and baiting infested
areas. “With cement or sheet
metal, seal all openings around
pipes entering buildings, or areas
through . which rodents have
already gnawed,” he advises.
“Also, housings on aeration and
for this purpose. A detailed
discussion of every step of the
demonstration is included, with
recommendations for the specific
tasks the farmer should require
the computer to perform. For
every step, there’s a description of
how a good system should perform
these tasks and how the farmer
should evaluate what he sees in the
demo.
The booklet is written so that
even those who have never used a
computer can easily understand
the process of selecting farm
software. The booklet begins with
information on how and when to
make the decision to computerize
the farm operation. There’s also a
section with definitions of all the
terminology involved in shopping
for hardware and software.
The publisher, FMS, is a full
service supplier of software and
hardware to the agricultural in
dustry. The company’s staff in
cludes farmers, programmers and
computer analysts who have
combined their expertise to
develop the first practical guide
for selecting farm software.
“Choosing the Software That’s
Right for Your Farm” is available
drying equipment should be
covered when not in use to keep
rodents out of bins."
It’s also important to clean out
debris and garbage and remove
spilled grain from around feeders
or storage bins. Rubbish and
weeds should also be cleared away
from outside buildings to expose
rat burrow system and rodent
entry ways, the dealer adds.
“The third and most crucial
stage to an effective year-round
rodent control is an effective,
baiting program,” he says.
A well-managed control
program along with an effective
rodenticide will help farmers
protect their harvests and prevent
costly damages to their farms, the
dealer concludes. “A year-round
rodent prevention program will go
a long way towards reducing losses
and maximizing profits.”
System
at no charge from Farm
Management System, 1208 South
Cedar Road, New Lenox, IL 60451.
The publication can also be or
dered by calling FMS toll-free at
800-992-2814 (in Illinois: 800-223-
4776).
Clarion Legislator Addresses PFU Convention
WILLIAMSPORT - House
Majority Policy Leader David R.
Wright (D-63) addressed the
delegate body of the 15th Annual
Pennsylvania Farmers Union
Convention here Nov. 10.
Wright outlined a package of
bills which he recently introduced
into the Pennsylvania House of
Representatives to improve the
economy of rural Pennsylvania.
Wright commended the
delegates for their optimistic
theme, “The Courage to Make a
Change,” and expressed his own
optimism toward progress in
several areas of rural concern.
The legislator reminded
delegates and guests that Penn
sylvania has the highest rural
population of any state in the
n>.s. meamssitg §sl®!?
I 3
2388 Old Leacock Rd., Gordonville, PA 17529
- WELDING - STEEL, STAINLESS STEEL, and
ALUMINUM
- PRECISION MACHINE WORK
- CUSTOM FABRICATION
- CUSTOM BUILT WOOD and COAL STOVES
- CUSTOM BUILT HIGH PRESSURE WASHERS
- WELDING SUPPLIES, HIGH-TENSILE
FENCING and HARDWARE j
@ky| UPS Service
mcastar
Mid-Size Round Baler
From Vermeer
An economical round baler designed to make a mid-sized
hay package, perfect for dairies and smaller haying
operations, has been introduced by Vermeer Manufacturing
Co. The Pella, lowa firm designed the Vermeer 5041 in
response to requests from dairy farmers for big bale systems
with easier handling hay packages. The 5041 requires a
smaller (40 hp) tractor than other models, yet harvests bales
weighing up to 1000 pounds and measuring 5 feet in
diameter by 4 feet wide.
nation, with 47 of 67 counties
classified as rural. “It’s time to
focus attention on rural Penn
sylvania, ” he said.
Wright’s bills include the
creation of a centralized data bank
on rural problems, continuing
education for healthcare
professionals, an adult literacy
program, and rural education
partnerships.
Wright explained that Penn
sylvania currently ranks last in the
nation in terms of the number of
high school graduates who con
tinue their education, and that his
proposals will help to build and
maintain a labor force attractive
to industry. “We can’t prosper
while frying each other’s ham
burgers,” he said.
inf,
■armi
The rural leader said his
package had passed the House of
Representatives unanimously, but
was still awaiting action in the
Senate. He encouraged the
delegates to contact their Senators
and urge prompt consideration of
the proposals.
I AIL ASTI!
| A Truly Dependable
\ WORK WATCH!
ißugged metal case,
jtough lucite crystal, lull
■numeral dial with sweep
■second hand and|
calendar
WATER RESISTANTI
SHOCK RESISTANT!
.And, best of all
ITS LORUS QUARTZ!
Order Notf ,
MAN
WAT'
iSend Name, Address
And Check To Address
Below
GIGANTIC
SELECTION
In-
Lancaster
Farming's
CLASSIFIEDS
)>C«W«*«V«V«VC'
For Christmas^^^i^!
5 '*526.95
Add 75* postage and S
handling PA residents 5
add 6% sales tax £
HEISEY |
JEWELERS |
5 N Mam St
Manheim. Pa 17545
iWWWiWW
\