APPLE PESTS. 



cultivated orchards stir the ground well at the end oi 

 April and during May, just at the time the sawflies are 

 emerging from their pupal state. Also spread quicklime 



lilx'rally over tlie surface of the soil to aid in attaiiu'ng a 



APPLE SAWFLT GRUB (HOPLOCAMPA TESTUDINEA). 



To the right of the eection of an apple is the grub which ha-s formed the 



cavitj' shown in the fruit. At the top ie the eawfly with lines to sliow its 

 natural size. 



similar object. (4) Apply kainit at the rate of an ounce 

 per square yard to the soil in autumn, and fork it in. (5) 

 Dig in one of the soil fumigants in autumn to destroy the 



