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1905, G. H. Carpenter (Econ. Proc. Roy. Duhlin Soc, 1 {1906), No. 8, pp. 

 321-3JfJi, pis. 5, figs. 8). — Notes are given on aeuiatode worms, cabbage aphis, 

 diamond-baclv moth, sings, gooseberry sawfly, wireworms, rice weevil, and vari- 

 ous other insects affecting cultivated crops and trees. 



In combating slugs, dressings of salt or lime have usually been found most 

 effective. The cabbage aphis may be controlled in small gardens by spraying 

 with kerosene emulsion. Attention is called to the importance of attacking 

 this insect at its earliest appearance. 



Entomological inspection report, A. Craw (Haicnii. Forester and Agr., 3 

 {1906), Xv. 6, pp. 187-189). — A brief account is given of the extent of importa- 

 tion of fruits, vegetables, and various plants and of the inspection made on 

 such material. During this inspection of more than 19,000 packages, many 

 cases of serious infestation were discovered, and infested plants or fruits were 

 fumii^^ated or destroyed. 



Notes on insect swarms on mountain tops in New Zealand, G. V. Hudson 

 {Trans, and Proc. Neio Zc;al. Inst., 38 {1905), pp. 33.'t-336).—8ome of the com- 

 monest species of insects in New Zealand were observed in large swarms on 

 mountain tops at elevations of 4,000 to 7,200 ft. In some cases ladybirds were 

 noticed in immense quantities at high elevations where there is no vegetation 

 and where plant lice could hardly have been present to serve as food. 



Seasonable notes on some orchard pests, G. Quinn {Jour. Dept. Agr. So. 

 Aust.. 10 {1906), Xo. 1, PI). 9-l-'i). — Biological and economic notes are given on 

 the codling moth, oyster-shell bark-louse, black peach aphis, plum curculio, 

 peach leaf curl, and apple scab. 



The entomological section, C. B. Simpson {Transvaal Agr. Jour., 4 {1906), 

 No. 16, pp. 839-853, pi. 1, fig. 1). — The life history and nest-building habits of 

 white ants are described. In destroying these insects the best results have 

 been obtained from the use of an apparatus by means of which fumes from a 

 heated mixture containing 1 part sulphur and 9 parts arsenic are pumped 

 directly into the nest. A brief statement is also made regarding locust control. 



Report of the government entomologist for the half year ended Dec. 31, 

 1904, C. P. LouNSBURY {Cape Good Hope Dept. Agr., Rpt. Govt. Ent. 1901,, pt. 

 2, pp. 12). — During the period under report particular attention was given 

 to experiments with dips for the destruction of ticks, investigation of grape dis- 

 eases, and the regulation of the importation of plants. Arsenite of soda was 

 found to possess great value as a tick destroyer. This remedy was tested on a 

 number of fai*ms and was found to be as efficient without the addition of tar 

 as when this material was added. C. W. Mally also presents a brief report on 

 locust destruction, fruit fly, and cornstalk borer. 



Report of the government entomologist for the year 1905, C. P. Louns- 

 nuRY {Cape Good Hope Dept. Agr., Rpt. Gort. Ent. 1905. pp. 95-104) .—The work 

 of the year was concerned largely with a study of the transmission of animal dis- 

 eases by ticks, the natural enemies of the fruit fly, cornstalk borer, locust de- 

 struction, codling moth, and nursery inspection. Little hope is expressed for 

 the successful control of the fruit fly or codling moth by means of insects. Con- 

 siderable attention is now being given to the establishment of Capri figs in 

 Cape Colony for the purpose of introducing the fig wasp, which will assist in 

 fertilizing Smyrna figs. 



Some notable instances of the distribution of injurious insects by arti- 

 ficial means, F. V. Theobald {Sci. Prog. Ttventietit Cent., 1 {1906), No. 1, 

 2>p- 58-72, figs. 3). — A large number of examples are mentioned of injurious 

 insects which have been carried from their original home to other parts of the 

 same country or other countries in food products or as a result of the extensive 



