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work more effectively. With the object of drawing the atten- 

 tion of the people of this Territory to the work of this Division ; 

 in order to establish more intimate and frequent communica- 

 tion between the people suffering from insect injury and the 

 workers in this Division from whom they may secure help, this 

 circular has been written. 



LOCATION AND OFFICERS. 



The office and laboratories of the Division of Entomology 

 are located in the building at the Government Nursery on 

 King Street, Honolulu. The working staff consists of the 

 following: 



Alexander Craw, Superintendent of Entomology and Inspector. 



Albert Koebele, Consulting Entomologist and Entomological 

 Explorer. 



Jacob Kotinsky, Assistant Entomologist. 



C. J. Austin, Inspector'' s Assistant. 



DUTIES OF THE STAFF. 



The Entomological staff' wrestles with all insect problems 

 outside those affecting sugar cane. In general the work of 

 the Division may be divided into four classes, as follows : 



/. Inspection and Quarantine. 



It has long been realized that practically all our insect pests 

 are of foreign origin. At one time or another in the past they 

 have been introduced into these Islands upon various plants 

 and fruits brought from other countries. Those insects that 

 have found the climate suitable and food in plenty have mul- 

 tiplied in proportion, and in time have become our pests. AVe 

 have by no means exhausted the world's supply of insects 

 that might become dreaded citizens of our fair ish?s. In order 

 to keep those possible scourges from obtaining a foothold on 

 our shores, a strict system of inspection and quarantine has 

 been established by the Board. Mr. Craw, assisted by Mr. 

 Austin, meets all incoming vessels and inspects all fruit, 

 plants, tubers, etc., for insects or diseases that they may carry. 



