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September 9, 1920
The Bottineau Courant
Bottineau, Bottineau County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Advice on protecting young fruit trees from rabbits by painting trunks with a mixture of coal tar and creosote oil, which discourages gnawing; also recommended for pruning cuts.
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KEEP OFF HARMFUL RABBITS
Trunks Painted With Mixture of Coal Tar and Creosote Oil Will Discourage Rodents.
Where rabbits are likely to gnaw young fruit trees, paint the trunks with a mixture of coal tar and creosote oil. Use two-thirds to three-fourths heavy coal tar and balance of creosote oil, or enough to thin it to the consistency of thick paint. These materials can be bought at paint stores. A paint brush with stiff bristles which are pretty well worn down is best to apply the tar. It is said that rabbits will not gnaw trees which have been painted with this mixture.
It is the best paint to use on pruning cuts or wounds.
Trunks Painted With Mixture of Coal Tar and Creosote Oil Will Discourage Rodents.
Where rabbits are likely to gnaw young fruit trees, paint the trunks with a mixture of coal tar and creosote oil. Use two-thirds to three-fourths heavy coal tar and balance of creosote oil, or enough to thin it to the consistency of thick paint. These materials can be bought at paint stores. A paint brush with stiff bristles which are pretty well worn down is best to apply the tar. It is said that rabbits will not gnaw trees which have been painted with this mixture.
It is the best paint to use on pruning cuts or wounds.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Rabbits
Fruit Trees
Coal Tar
Creosote Oil
Pest Prevention
Tree Protection
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Story Details
Paint tree trunks with coal tar and creosote oil mixture to prevent rabbits from gnawing young fruit trees; apply with worn stiff-bristle brush; also ideal for pruning wounds.