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(STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD) From The Farm STALK ROT Cool, damp weather, over­ crowding and varieties with low levels of stalk rot resistance have made stalk rots a threat in many Illinois corn fields this year. Early har­ vesting and artificial drying may be necessary for fields where stalk-rot damage is high. The primary stalk rot fungi in Illinois are Diplodia and Gibberella. Diplodia stalk rot can be identified by its fruiting bodies that appear as small black dots imbedded in the stalk, but only after the plant dies. Gibberella stalk rot has similar fruiting bodies, but Gibberella bodies can be easily scraped off with a fingernail. Gibberella often shows a pink to reddish discoloration inside the infected stalk and usually causes more complete 'distinction of the stalk than Diplodia. Another stalk rot found less frequently in Illinois is Fusarium stalk rot. Fusarium shares the reddish discoloration of Gibberella, but is more comparable to Diplodia in terms of destructive capabilities. Wet weather in August and September generally increases stalk rot. Wind and rain throughout the harvest season cause the weakened stalks to lodge. Use the following procedures for combating stalk rot in 1973: - Choose the most resistant corn varieties available. Take time now to look around for these resistant varieties. -- Plant blight-resistant varieties. Leaf blights weaken the plants and make it easy for stalk rots to move right in. -Test your soil. Research indicates that too high a ratio of nitrogen to potassium speeds stalk rot development. -- Practice good cultural practices. Determine just what population is suited to your soil. Crowding aids in stalk rot at­ tack by putting corn plants under stress. For more information on stalk rot get publication 21 "Diseases of Corn In The Midwest" from your Cooperative Extension Service. BOXELDER BUGS The boxelder bug is the cause of considerable annoyance in the house during the fall, winter, and spring. During the summer these bugs live principally on boxelder trees, where they feed on seeds both on the ground and on the tree. When cool, fall weather comes, they migrate to buildings for protection. They cluster on the sides of the house, crawling into any cracks and crevices they can find. Eventually, they get into the walls. On warm days during the fall, they can be found outside on the south and west sides of the house in the sun. However, many of them move into the house at the same time, and here they are a definite nuisance. Boxelder bugs do not feed on either food or cloth. Their main food is boxelder seeds. They do, however, spot curtains and wallpaper with fecal material. Insecticides are perhaps our best hope for practical control. Use carbaryl (seven) at the rate of 2 tablespoons per gallon of water and thoroughly spray the bugs. • ITEM: Unit pricing requires food sellers to indicate price per pound, or some other common, easily-understood unit, so that shoppers can readily compare prices. How Can I? By Anne Ashley Q. How can I remove old water paint from a concrete wall? A. Dissolve a "pound of trisodium phosphate in one gallon of hot water, and apply this solution very liberally, soaking the wall thoroughly. Then scrub with a stiff wire brush, removing all the paint from the crevices and cracks. Q. How can I clean the insides of glass drinking straws? A. Simply by running some pipe cleaners through them. Q. Is it possible to paint faded fiber rugs? A. Use awning or canvas paint. This is a hard-wearing, waterproof paint that penetrates the fibers and dries to a flat finish. Put plenty of newspapers under the rug, so that you do not stain the floor underneath, and apply your paint with a stiff brush. Cover a small area at a time, being careful to get the paint into all the crevices. Paint both sides, if you wish, but be sure the first coat is thoroughly dry before you turn the rug over. Q. How can I make a good substitute for whipped cream? A. Try grating one apple, adding two or three tablespoons of sugar, and one egg white, then beating until light. Q. How can I remove discolorations in aluminum kitchen vessels? A. By rubbing briskly with steel wool, then rinsing and drying. Q. How can I clean wicker furniture? A. By scrubbing with a not- too-hard brush and lukewarm, sudsy water. To rinse,' put the furniture out on the lawn and turn the hose on it. Q. How can I remove lipstick stains from fabrics? A. With washables, remove them with hot water and soap. PAGE 19-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1972 With unwashables, apply cleaning fluid and immediately press a clean, white blotter over the stain. Look at the blotter and you'll find it has absorved some of the stain. Keep repeating until you can no longer see red on the blotter. Q. How can I make for easier and quicker lighting of birthday candles on a cake at the table? A. Try this: light your candles about an hour beforehand and let them burn for a few minutes. Then blow them out and pour three or four drops of lighter fluid over their wicks. Then later, a touch of flame and they will light in- stantlv. Q. How can I remove a glass stopper that has become tightly stuck in a bottle? A. Try putting a few drops of glycerin around the stopper and let stand for a few hours. The glycerin works down around the stopper and loosens it for easy removal. Q. How can I make a pineapple filling for cake? A. Mix one cup of grated pineapple, one-half cup of pulverized sugar and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Q. How can I remedy screw holes that have become so worn that the threads will not hold? A. 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