144 DESTRUCTIVE INSECTS OF VICTORIA. 



ring-barked forests, more especially where such are in 

 close proximity to our orchards or vineyards, we may be 

 able to combat this pest successfully. 



With regard to the "ants" which shed their wings and 

 take to the soil, we may be assured of this fact, that when 

 the trees in an orchard are well looked after and treated, 

 the White Ant will never obtain a permanent foothold, as 

 in the latter stages they have many enemies, more 

 especially amongst the insectivorous birds, and also 

 amongst ants and predatory insects of many kinds. Keep 

 a sharp look-out for any indications of this pest amongst 

 trees, and with the disappearance of that antiquated 

 though very useful article, the log-fence, many of our 

 pests will no doubt be greatly reduced, or altogether 

 disappear. 



