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butterfly. The eggs are laid on the leaves and 

 stems of cotton, cowpeas, and various other plants. 

 The larvae feed on beans, cowpeas, hops, and 

 peaches, but seem to prefer cotton. 



It is rarely necessary that we need to apply reme- 

 dies, although a thorough dusting with Paris Green 

 will control the pests. In most cases, however, the 

 little wasps that are parasitic upon the borers are 

 so numerous as to hold them completely in check. 



