A SPARAGUS GROWERS in large sections of the United 

 -^"^ States now have to protect their crop against the attacks 

 of the adults and young of two species of beetles intro- 

 duced originally from Europe. These insects feed on the young 

 and tender asparagus shoots and render them worthless for the 

 market. Later broods devour the foliage and frequently kill 

 the plants. 



This bulletin gives brief descriptions of the various stages of 

 these pests, teUs how they live and work, and gives suggestions 

 for controlUng them. Of remedial measures the best for general 

 use is shown to be spraying with arsenate of lead, directions for 

 the preparation and apphcation of which are given on pages 

 10-11. 



