FOREWORD. 



The study of Pulse Beetles was commenced by Dr. Coleman 

 and myself more than eight years ago and was undertaken 

 ■ mainly with the idea of finding a simpler remedy than fumi- 

 gation. Whatever success has been achieved in this Attempt 

 is chiefly due to the investigation of the local methods of 

 storing pulses some of which were found to be highly in- 

 genious and suggestive. 



Before the investigation proceeded far, Dr. Coleman was 

 drawn off to more responsible duties. But I have always 

 had his sympathy and encouragement for which I am deeply 

 grateful. A good part of the experiments described were 

 carried out under my direction by Mr. B. C. Shantappa, 

 Junior Assistant Entomologist. 



K. KUNHI KANNAN, 

 iSenior Assistant Entomologist. 



SMiTHSOiYlAK' 

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