PIGMY MANGOLD BEETLE, 61 
How far this infestation is a regular cause of mischief to young 
Mangold-plants we do not know. Enquiries are sent, and long have 
been, as to what may be amiss, but it was not until we had the careful 
observations of Prof. Harker, above alluded to, that we knew of the 
little beetle being a serious field pest at times in this country. 
During the past season, the only certain report of Pigmy Mangold 
Beetle attack which has been sent me was from Mr. D. D. Gibb, of 
Ossemsley Manor Farm, Lymington, Hants, who noted the presence 
of this unusual Mangold pest, as well as of the Beet Carrion Beetle. 
But if when the quite young plants are dying unaccountably the speci- 
mens for examination were carefully raised with the earth adhering to 
them, and forwarded, so secured that the beetles, if present, could not 
escape in transit, we might learn a great deal as to the cause of the 
dying off of germinating or young Mangolds. 
Where attack has been present to an extent to make its recurrence 
likely, the chief measures recommended are bountiful manuring, so as 
to run on the crop, and also liberal seeding, so that if infestation 
comes there is a good chance of some of the germinating or young 
plants surviving, and thus giving a crop; or, if not, the superfluous 
quantity can be thinned out in good time. 
Note.—Maneoup-tear Maccor attack was present as usual last 
season, but as it occurs yearly, it is unnecessary to enter again upon 
the well-known applications which help to carry the plants over 
attack. 
