ic July, 1913.] 



Statistics. 



451 



caused almost all his peai hes to fall off before they were ripe by itta:king 

 the fruit near the stem.'' 



The maize cob submitted to me was attacked towards the top, the 

 damaged grain being of a dirty white coloui, cau.sed by the bugs sucking 

 its juice. 



Prevention and Remedies. 

 Should the insects obtain a footing in the maize-growing districts of 

 Victoria, they will cause losses to growers; therefore, 

 when the bugs are first noticed, means should fe at 

 once taken to prevent their spread. 



As the insects deposit their eggs amongst rubbish, 

 and under logs, stones, old posts, &c., it is advisable 

 that the maize field be kept as clean as possible. All 

 weeds should be destroyed by burning. They should 

 not be heaped round the maize field, as they foim 

 favourite breeding places for these pests. 



Benzole emulsion spray, being particularly deadly 

 to all bugs, is strongly recommended. As a deterrent 

 coal tar water is useful. Boil i lb. of coal tar 

 in 2 gallons of water, and while hot add from 50 to 100 gallons of 

 water. 



HARLEQUIN FRUIT 

 BUG. 



STATISTICS. 



LIVE STOCK. 



The following return of the live stock in Victoria at the end of March, 

 1912, has been issued by the Government Statist (Mr. A. M. Laughton) : — 



