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RABBIT CO NTROL; 



Although COTTONTAIL RABBITS are an important game animal, they can cause 

 serious damage to fruit trees, cultivated blueberry plants and nursery stock. 

 Cottontail populations are relatively local; removing or excluding these animals 

 can be accomplished by live trapping, shooting, fencing, and the usr of repellents. 



For Winter protection, use repellm ts such as IMPROVED Z.I. P., ARASAN, and 

 RINGWOOD. The formulas and means of application for IMPROVED Z.I. P. and ARASAN 75 

 are the same as for controlling deer. However, when using ARASAN 42-S for control- 

 ling rabbits, use 3 quarts of water. RINGWOOD REPELLENT is a commercial product 

 that is sold in ready-to-use form. RINGWOOD is recommended for use only during 

 the dormant season. This repellent can be applied by spray gun or brush. Usf^ 

 benzol, or a similar solvent, to clean spray equipment before using for other 

 purposes. This material is highly inflammable and should not be used near an 

 open flame. 



All bark and twigs, to a height that rabbits might reach during a heav/ 

 snowfall, must be coated with the repellent. Trees should be checked frequently 

 to determine when the area should be re-treated. If damage begins to reoc':ur, the 

 area should be treated immediately. Effective duration for rabbit repellents is 

 about the same as for deer. As a general rule-of-thumb, for all rabbit repellents 

 1 gallon will treat 100 two-four foot trees by brushing; or, 300-600 trees by 

 spraying. Applications should be made early in November. 



Rene M. Bollengier, Jr. 



U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

 Service 



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POMOLOGICAL PARAGRAPHS 

 New Jersey Peach Tree Survey 



The most popular peach varieties in New Jersey as reported in the 

 September, 1963 issue of Horticultural News are: 1. M A. Blake, 2. Rio-Oso-Gem, 

 3. Red Haven, 4. Sunhigh and 5. Triogen. These 5 varieties accounted for 49% 

 of the peach trees in the state. A sharp drop in plantings of Elberta, J. H. Hale, 

 Jerseyland, Summercrest, Sunrise and Triogem has occurred since 1957. 



In the last 6 years the number of peach trees in commercial orchards has 

 Increased 8 per cent. On the other hand, the number of commercial peach growers 

 in New Jersey has declined from 499 in 1957 to 345 in 1963. Forty-four per cent 

 of the 1,079,192 peach trees were young trees, 5 years old or less. 



In summary, it appears that the peach industry in New Jersey is expanding 

 but is in the hands of fewer growers . 



William J. Lord 



