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Recent Experiments with the Codling Moth. Economic Entomol- 
ogy Journal, 1912, 5:153-59 
A summary discussion of experimental work. 
Lasiopteryx manihot n. sp. (Diptera) Canadian Ento- 
mologist, 1912, 44:144 
Original description of a species reared from Cassava, Manihot 
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Pear Thrips. Albany Journal, May 4; Catskill Mail, May 6, 1912 
Injuries by this pest are noted and spraying with a tobacco soap 
preparation advised. 
Plant Lice —A Warning. Troy Times, Ossining Citizen, Middle- 
town Times, Utica Herald Dispatch, May 4; Knickerbocker 
Press, Times Union, Yonkers Herald, May 6; Schenectady Star, 
Oneonta Star, May 7; Warwick Dispatch, Penn Yan Express, 
May 8; Fonda Democrat, Utica Press, May 9; Suffern Recorder, 
Madison County Times, Penn Yan Democrat, Randolph Regis- 
ter, Oneida Dispatch, Rensselaer County Standard, Catskill 
Recorder, Poughkeepsie Eagle, May 10; Saratoga Eagle, May 
11; New York Tribune, May 13; Watkins Review, May 15; 
Hudson Gazette, May 16; Hudson Falls Register, May 23, 1912 
A warning notice advising early and prompt spraying before aphids 
become excessively abundant. 
Control of Elm Leaf Beetle. Schuylerville Democrat, May 15, 
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A somewhat extended discussion of the fundamentals involved in the 
satisfactory control of this insect. 
Spraying Elms. Albany Journal, Troy Record, May 21; Troy 
Press, Saratoga Sun, Times Union, Knickerbocker Press, May 
22; Catskill Mail, Hudson Register, May 23; Troy Times, Cat- 
skill Enterprise, May 25, 1912 
Thorough spraying of the elms is urged and at least 4 pounds of 
arsenate of lead to 50 gallons of water advised. 
Spraying Apparatus. Schenectady Star, May 28, 1912 
A brief discussion of the cost and relative advantage of various types 
of spraying apparatus. Villages and municipalities should obtain as 
good results spraying as tree protecting firms. Arsenate of lead is ad- 
vised as the best poison. 
