ECONOMIC ZOOLOGY ENTOMOLOGY. 553 



Report of the zoologist, 1906, C. Wabhurton (Jour. Roy. Agr. ^oc. England, 

 67 (lyOG), pp. 267-281, figs. 16). — Incurvaria capitclla on currants may be con- 

 trolled by cutting away badly infested shoots. Pear midge is to be combated 

 by picking off and destroying infested fruit in May. (Tlijciphagus spiniiH'.s in 

 tobacco was destroyed by subjection to a temperature of 150° F. for one-balf 

 hour. 



A general account is given of the relation of ticks to disease. In this dis- 

 cussion tbe author considers Dennaccntor rcticulatus. Ixodes ricinus, Argas 

 rcflcxus, cattle ticks, etc. 



Evidence of the entom^ologist and botanist before the select standing com- 

 mittee on agriculture and colonization, 1906-7, J. Fletcher (Ottawa: 

 Govt., 1907, pp. llS-l-'iO). — A copy is givqn of a staten)ent made before the 

 Canadian committee on agriculture on tlie prevalence and means of combating 

 San Jose scale, apple maggo4:, cutworms, ])lum curculio, asparagus beetles, etc. 

 Particular mention is made of fumigation and lime-sulphur wash as applied 

 against San Jose scale. 



Entomological notes, C. W. Howard and L. Pebinguey (Rhodcsiuii Agr. 

 Jour.. .'/ (1907), No. 5, pp. 471-^82). — The habits and means of controlling fruit 

 flies are briefly outlined. Formulas are given for soap and arsenical solution 

 for use in controlling locusts. Descriptions are presented of Pachytylus sulci- 

 collis aud Cyrtocanthacris scptemfasciata. Observations have been made on 

 forest insects particularly borers and leaf-eating lepidoptera. 



Inspection work, A. Craw (ffairari. Forester awl Agr., .'/ (1907). Yo. C, pp. 

 176-178. figs 2). — Potatoes imported from Australia were found to be badly in- 

 fested with potato moth (Lita solanclla). Japanese rushes after fumigation 

 appeared to be free from insect pests. A small unidentified beetle was found in- 

 festing garlic. 



The most important step in the control of the boll weevil, W. D. Hunter 

 (V. 8. Dept. Agr., Bur. Eut. Cire. 95, pp. 8). — A revision of Circular 56 already 

 noted (E. S. R., 16, p. 576). 



The locust plague, C. P. Lounsbury (Agr. Jour. Cape Good Hopr, 3t (1907), 

 No. 2, pp. 168-17 Ji). — The chief locust pests of Cape Colony are Cyrtocanthacris 

 septetnfasciata and Pachytylus sulcicollis. A historical statement is given of 

 the occurrence aud ravages of these two species. The most vulnerable point in 

 the life history of the locusts is the uymphal stage. A systematic effort is being 

 made to disseminate information regarding the best means of combating the 

 pests. A government api)ropriatiou of $50,000 is recommended for carrying on 

 the locust camitaigii. 



Locust destruction (Natal Agr. Jour, and Min. Rec, 10 ( 1907), No. 6, pp. 609- 

 617). — At an intercolonial conference in South Africa the problem of locust 

 destruction was discussed. It was recommended that each colony take steps 

 to destroy the locusts in the nymphal stages. A sweetened solution of arsenite 

 of soda is considered the best remedy. The cost of a locust campaign on the 

 part of the colonial governments is believed to be small in comparison with the 

 value of the crops saved. 



Destruction of locusts ordinance, 1907 (Orange River Colony, Dept. Agr. 

 [Puh.\, 1907, pp. 2'i). — The colonial govenmient issues insecticide material aud 

 loans spray pumps to farmers for use in destroying locusts. For killing locusts 

 up to 14 days old, 1 II). arsenic and 4 ll)s. sugar is recommended for each 16 gal. 

 water, for the next 3 weeks the same in 12 gal. water, and for the last 3 weeks 

 the same in 8 gal. water. 



Report on trials of the South African locust fungus in India, E. J. Butler 

 aud H. M. Lefroy (Agr. Research Inst. Pusa [India] Huh 5, 1907, pp. 5). — Cul- 



