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raiu-fall seems quite reasouable, knowing its service in arresting the 

 multiplication of plant-lice in early spring, as well as of other species 

 of insects. This suggests the feasibility of killing the larvje when 

 descending the tree-trunks for pupation, by simply spraying with cold 

 water, throwing it upon them with force from a nozzle having rather 

 large holes. It would, of course, be more effective, with, very little 

 additional trouble, if some simple insecticide, such as tobacco or soap, 

 were added to the water. 



5. The State Entomologist will always be glad to investigate any 

 new form of insect attack that may be brought to his notice, or to 

 propose such remedies or preventives as have been found serviceable 

 against such pests as may have been already successfully studied. 



The above, essentially, was communicated to Mr. Jacob Hicks, of 

 Old Westbury, N. Y., with thanks for his kind submittal to me of 

 Mr. Young's paper, containing, as it does, observations intelligently 

 made and ably presented. 



