INJURING THE FRUIT. 57 



Early in summer the trunks and larger branches 

 should be washed with a strong solution of soap and 

 carbolic acid, and the application should be repeated 

 three or four weeks later. This is to prevent attacks 

 of borers. Late in summer or early in fall the trees 

 mav be examined for eggs or young borers, which 

 when found should be cut out or crushed with a 

 knife 



It is well also to pick up and feed to stock all 

 windfalls in the orchard. Tins may be done by 

 turning hogs or cattle into the field occasionally. 

 Such methods should especially be employed in re- 

 gions where the Apple Maggot is at work, for this is 

 the only known plan of keeping this pest in check. 



