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Needs of Dealers in Insecticides
Needs of Dealers in Insecticides By Henry W. Heine
There is an increasing realization by the public of the need of controlling the many insects which destroy our property, as well as those which are merely annoying and those which are responsible for the transmission of plant and animal diseases. It is therefore important that dealers in insecticides understand insect control and have sufficient knowledge of insect life and the fundamentals of the control of insect pests to diagnose the more common problems coming to their attention. Information on any insect problem is usually available through the county agricultural agent of your . community; state agricultural colleges, and Experiment Stations of these universities have bulletins available for those who request them. Much information can be accumulated from the literature, package and labels of reliable manufacturers' products. It is well to understand the labels on trade-marked materials. The knowledge of the essentials of a good insecticide, its effect on insects and its availability and cost will add to the dealer's service. A knowledge of how insecticides kill, the kind of insecticide to use
and how the materials should be applied i~ essential. To supply information to pharmacists and others of the State of Indiana on the use oi insecticides, the Purdue University School .of Pharmacy through its Pharmacy Extension Department has cooperated with the Entomology Department of the University Agricultural Experiment Station in developing a bulletin explaining the more common phases of insect control. This bulletin discusses insecticide problems from the standpoint of the distributor and the consumer. The Entomology Department of the School of Agriculture of Purdue University is also offering to the students of the School of Pharmacy a course dealing with the principles of insect control. The course deals with life histories, habits and structures of insects as they apply to control; principles of insecticide controls; kinds of insecticides and fumigators; nature and value of commercial preparations. Pharmacists w.Q.o have taken an interest in this important side line in their stores have found it to be profitable, interesting and a service to customers that brings them back to their stores for other merchandise.
The North Carolina State Pharmaceutical Association met for the 61st time, May 20th and 21st, in Charlotte. Among the speakers were E. C . Billheimer, Assistant Vice-President in Charge of Manufacturing, E . R . Squibb & Sons, "Recent Developments in the Vitamin Field;" B. R. Mull, Manager, Trade Advertising, Eli Lilly & Co., "Inter-Professional Relations;" Dr. Hubert Haywood, President of the North Carolina Medical Society, "Professional Relations;" Ralph W. Clark, Director of Pharmacy Service Department, Merck & Co., " Trends in Pharmacy;" William J. Smith, "Your Prescription Department-an Asset or Liability;" Hunter Kelly, "New Accepted Products in Supplement II ;" John L. Howerton, "Forty Y ears at the Prescription Counter;" Sam McFalls, "Detailing by the Pharmacist-a Necessity for Future Dispensing ;" and the Presidential Address, Phil D. Gattis.
The University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy Third Annual Spring Clinic was held on April 16th and 17th, consisting of a series of lectures, demonstrations and clinics on professional and commercial pharmacy. One hundred and twelve attended. On the program were: Thomas Weaver of Sibley, Lindsay & Curr, Rochester; Bradley Fisk of Flint & Kent, Buffalo; Ray E . .Coller, National Advertising Staff of the Buffalo Evening News; Capt. F. J. Smith, State Bureau of Narcotic Control; Prof. M. J. Andrews, University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy; and members of the staff of the Buffalo Pharmacy School. The Clinic was followed by the annual banquet of the Alumni Association attended by two hundred and seven. John M. Considine of Boston, United Drug Co., was the principal speaker. His subject was " America's Biggest Selling Job." Prof. C. H. Gauger, University of Buffalo, was guest of honor and received the Gregory Memorial Medal.
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There is an increasing realization by the public of the need of controlling the many insects which destroy our property, as well as those which are merely annoying and those which are responsible for the transmission of plant and animal diseases. It is therefore important that dealers in insecticides understand insect control and have sufficient knowledge of insect life and the fundamentals of the control of insect pests to diagnose the more common problems coming to their attention. Information on any insect problem is usually available through the county agricultural agent of your . community; state agricultural colleges, and Experiment Stations of these universities have bulletins available for those who request them. Much information can be accumulated from the literature, package and labels of reliable manufacturers' products. It is well to understand the labels on trade-marked materials. The knowledge of the essentials of a good insecticide, its effect on insects and its availability and cost will add to the dealer's service. A knowledge of how insecticides kill, the kind of insecticide to use
and how the materials should be applied i~ essential. To supply information to pharmacists and others of the State of Indiana on the use oi insecticides, the Purdue University School .of Pharmacy through its Pharmacy Extension Department has cooperated with the Entomology Department of the University Agricultural Experiment Station in developing a bulletin explaining the more common phases of insect control. This bulletin discusses insecticide problems from the standpoint of the distributor and the consumer. The Entomology Department of the School of Agriculture of Purdue University is also offering to the students of the School of Pharmacy a course dealing with the principles of insect control. The course deals with life histories, habits and structures of insects as they apply to control; principles of insecticide controls; kinds of insecticides and fumigators; nature and value of commercial preparations. Pharmacists w.Q.o have taken an interest in this important side line in their stores have found it to be profitable, interesting and a service to customers that brings them back to their stores for other merchandise.
The North Carolina State Pharmaceutical Association met for the 61st time, May 20th and 21st, in Charlotte. Among the speakers were E. C . Billheimer, Assistant Vice-President in Charge of Manufacturing, E . R . Squibb & Sons, "Recent Developments in the Vitamin Field;" B. R. Mull, Manager, Trade Advertising, Eli Lilly & Co., "Inter-Professional Relations;" Dr. Hubert Haywood, President of the North Carolina Medical Society, "Professional Relations;" Ralph W. Clark, Director of Pharmacy Service Department, Merck & Co., " Trends in Pharmacy;" William J. Smith, "Your Prescription Department-an Asset or Liability;" Hunter Kelly, "New Accepted Products in Supplement II ;" John L. Howerton, "Forty Y ears at the Prescription Counter;" Sam McFalls, "Detailing by the Pharmacist-a Necessity for Future Dispensing ;" and the Presidential Address, Phil D. Gattis.
The University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy Third Annual Spring Clinic was held on April 16th and 17th, consisting of a series of lectures, demonstrations and clinics on professional and commercial pharmacy. One hundred and twelve attended. On the program were: Thomas Weaver of Sibley, Lindsay & Curr, Rochester; Bradley Fisk of Flint & Kent, Buffalo; Ray E . .Coller, National Advertising Staff of the Buffalo Evening News; Capt. F. J. Smith, State Bureau of Narcotic Control; Prof. M. J. Andrews, University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy; and members of the staff of the Buffalo Pharmacy School. The Clinic was followed by the annual banquet of the Alumni Association attended by two hundred and seven. John M. Considine of Boston, United Drug Co., was the principal speaker. His subject was " America's Biggest Selling Job." Prof. C. H. Gauger, University of Buffalo, was guest of honor and received the Gregory Memorial Medal.
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