266 Coffee Planting. 



ones come out of their nest, they may be observed 

 running about, and looking like wood lice. Shortly 

 after being hatched, the males seek the under sides 

 of the leaves, while the females prefer the young 

 shoots as their place of abode. The larvse of the 

 males undergo transformation in pupa beneath 

 their own skins ; their wings are horizontal, and 

 the fact of their possessing wings may probably 

 explain the comparatively rare presence of the male 

 on the bushes. The female retains her power of 

 locomotion till nearly her full size, and it is about 

 this time that her impregnation takes place. 



" The coffee bug first appeared on the Luhalla- 

 galla estate (Ceylon) in 1843." 



This scourge cannot well be overcome and de- 

 stroyed unless taken in a very early stage, i.e., when 

 found only on a few isolated trees. Each tree on 

 which it first makes its appearance may be well 

 dusted with a mixture of pounded saltpetre and 

 quicklime in equal parts. Some planters recom- 

 mend brushing, or sponging the parts affected with 

 a mixture of soft soap, tar, tobacco, and spirits of 

 turpentine, in about equal quantities. A coolie, with 

 a bucket and a piece of rag, can perform the office 

 effectually. If the first application is insufficient, 

 it may be repeated. 



Once the presence of bug has been detected, it 

 will be worth while to keep one or two intelligent 



