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3. Bot Fly {Gastrofhilus equi). 



4. Fowl Tick {Ar gas pcrsicans). 



5. Sheep Tick {Melophagus oviniis). 



The methods of treatment in i, 2, and 5 are the dipping of 

 infested animals in approved cattle-dips — usually arsenical dips 

 and destruction by burning of all carcases. Remedial measures 

 essayed in 3 and 4 are the employment of protective dressings 

 and repellent solutions. In the case of (4) the use of tick-proof 

 perches, the disinfection of fowl-sheds, and general improvement 

 of sanitation of houses and runs are the chief means employed. 



The work of the entomological section of the Department 

 embraces : 



1. The identification of insect pests of economic importance 

 and interest. 



2. The preparation and distribution of entomological col- 

 lections of interest to the various horticultural, agricultural, 

 and pastoral organisations. 



3. The introduction, breeding, and distribution of beneficial 

 insects. 



4. The dissemination of information in regard to the various 

 insect pests enumerated, and the best means of preventing their 

 ravages. 



5. The preparation and publication of Bulletins bearing 

 on insect pests, with a view to affording the settler useful in- 

 formation on these subjects. 



The orchards of the State are free from Codlin Moth. Reference 

 mu§t be made to the fact that on four occasions outbreaks of 

 this pest have occurred, the insect having been introduced with 

 imported fruits from the Eastern States. 



On each occasion the outbreak was detected early, localised 

 promptly, and successfully dealt with. 



In addition I desire to give prominence to the fact that 

 original investigations into the Fruit Fly, Potato Moth, and 

 Grain Weevil have been in progress for some time past, and 

 the results are nearing publication. 



Each inquiry embraces the economic study, under local 

 conditions, of the pests referred to, and includes the devising 

 of combative measures for their suppression. 



F. Stoward, Botanist and Pathologist. 



