The Sycamore Lace-Bug 



Figure 7 Leaf illustrating whitish, deadened condition caused by the sycamore 

 lace-bug (H. R. Painter) 



Fish Oil Soap Solution 



This solution was used and with excellent results, being al- 

 most a perfect control for adults as well as the immature forms 

 when carefully applied. It gave much better results than any 

 other formula tested, and with no disastrous results to the foliage. 

 It is safe to use at any time and has excellent spreading and pene- 

 trating qualities : 



Formula Used 



Fish oil soap 



Water (preferably soft) 



1 pound 

 6 gallons 



To prepare this, shave the soap into a small quantity of boiling 

 water and stir until it is well dissolved, then add enough water to 

 make the proper proportion and thoroughly mix by pumping the 

 solution into the spray tank. 



To effectively apply this spray, a pressure of at least 150 

 pounds is necessary and a nozzle of the larger disk type which 

 throws a large, even, hollow or solid, cone-shaped spray, and 



