FRUIT ITOTES 

 Voliuiie G Number 5 



May, 194E 



Vf. H. Thies 

 Extension Horticulturist 



In This Is sue : 



Some Facts About Red Mite 



Codling Moth, - Apple Enemy No. 1 



Time Required for Apple Scab Infections 

 New Strawberry Varieties at M.S.C. 



Suggestions for Farmers Y/ho Employ Boys 

 Magnesium Deficiency in Apple Orchards 

 Amherst Rainfall 



I Jarring Proves Successful in Curculio Control 

 The Fruit Grov/er in Vfer Time 



Some Facts About Red Mite 



The European red mite may produce 6 generations in a favorable season. 

 However, there are seldom distinct generations because of overlapping of br'^ods, 

 Regardless of the number of generations, tlie mites are usually most abundant 

 and destructive in late July and August. This pest is frequently held in 

 check by natural enemies. However, these are predators rather than internal 

 parasites such as are liberated to control the oriental fruit moth. The most 



Issued by the Extension Service, Vvillard A. Munson, Director, in furtherance 

 of Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, Massachusetts State College. United States 

 Department of Agriculture, and County Extension Services cooperating. 



