THE COTTON STAINEE. 5 



very doubtful whether this method will be found of practical use in 

 the United States, but it seems worthy of trial. 



We may summarize the feasible means of control in their order of 

 importance as follows : 



1. The prevention of the growth of the weeds upon wliicli the 

 cotton stainer breeds in great numbers. 



2. The destruction, by means of kerosene and water, of the colo- 

 nies of young bugs as soon as they make their appearance during the 

 growing season. 



3. The attracting of the insects to small piles of cotton seed and 

 their destruction when congregated in large numbers by means of hot 

 water or kerosene. 



Approved : 



James Wilson, 



Secretary of Agriculture. 

 Washington, D. C, January 18, 1912. 



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