Protection of Mesquite from Borers. ‘it 
Fic. 15.—Larvya, grub, or boring stage of the flat-headed 
’ borer in mesquite shown from above and below. En- 
7 larged. 
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Iie. 16.—* Wigwam” method of piling mesquite cord- 
Fic. 14.—Mesquite stick wood. This type of piling is best, if the cutting is 
| showing exit holes of done between October 15 and December 15. It permits 
: the medium and small rapid seasoning of the wood during the period when 
| powder-post beetles, the insects are not flying. 
