INJURIOUS INSECTS 



the leaves, protecting itself by rolling them up and tying 

 with threads of silk. Two broods. 



Remedies. If arsenites are applied before the leaves 

 are rolled, the caterpillar may be destroyed; if not, 

 after fruit is off the leaves of the strawberry plants 

 should be mowed over, and the stalks and leaves burned. 



ROOT BORER. ( Anarsia lineatella Zeller; order 

 Lepidoptera.) A whitish borer, boring into crown of 

 plant late in season and remaining there over winter. 



Remedy. -Burn the plants. 



ROOT LOUSE. (J />///* Forbesii Weed; order Ilem- 

 iptera.) In the latter part of the season lice appear in 

 great numbers on the crowns and roots of the plants. 



Remedies. -Rotation of crops. 



SAW-F.LY. (Empliytus maculata Norton; order 

 Hymenoptera.) A greenish larva, about three-fourths 

 of an inch long; feeds upon leaves. Two broods. 



Remedies. Spraying with arsenites for second 

 brood. 



Sweet Potato. SAW-FLY. (Schizocerus chants Nor- 

 ton; order Hymenoptera.) A small larva, which feeds 

 upon the leaves. 



Remedies. Spray with arsenites. 



Tomato. - FRUIT WORM. (Heliothis armiger Hub.; 

 order Lepidoptera.) A pale-green or brown larva, 

 about an inch long; faintly striped. Feeds upon the 

 tomato fruit. The same species is found feeding in 

 the head of the ears of sweet corn. Also attacks cotton. 



Remedy. - Hand-picking. 



TOMATO WORM. (Phlegethontius celeus Hbn. ; or- 

 der Lepidoptera.) This large green worm is occasion- 

 ally seen upon the leaves and stems of the tomato. By 



