Bozeman, Montana 



To His Excellency 

 Governor John W. Bonner 

 State House 

 Helena, Montana 



My Dear Governor Bonner: 



I am submitting herewith the Thirty-Third Report of the State 

 Entomologist of Montana. This report contains information con- 

 cerning insect control programs, the status of the more important 

 and unusual insects, and a preliminary report of range grasshopper 

 investigations. In those cases where control measures have proven 

 to he reliable, they are included in the discussion. 



It has been possible during the last biennium to meet more 

 of the demands made upon this office. For example, 74 educational 

 and/or demonstrational meetings were held with a total attendance 

 of 2,512 persons; 1,170 inquiries concerning insect identification, con- 

 trol, and general information were answered; and 72 publications, 

 articles, and radio scripts were issued. This is a substantial increase 

 over the previous biennium. In addition to the above, the monthly 

 publication, "Bugs," which erabodies the latest insect control recom- 

 mendations, is currently sent to about 300 interested people in 

 Montana. 



The preliminary report on range grasshopper investigations 

 represents an initial step in the development of an outbreak pre- 

 vention program. Additional funds over and above those required 

 for the normal operations of this office loill be needed to pursue 

 this investigation to its desirable conclusion. An additional budget 

 request has been submitted for this purpose. 



Respectfully submitted, 



James H. Pepper 

 State Entomologist 



