REPORT ON INJURIOUS INSECTS FOR 1903. 



The Bean Aphis. 



Aphis rumicis, Linn. 



Few cases have been reported during 1903, and generally speaking 

 cutting off the infested tops has proved efficacious. The soft-soap 

 sprayfluid has also been found of service, but for bad attacks ;i 

 mixture consisting of 



Soft-soap .... 2j Ibs. 



Hot water .... 3 gallons. 



Paraffin 3 gills. 



has been used with much success. The paraffin should be added 

 whilst the soft-soap and water are still boiling. Before using add 

 12 J gallons of soft water. 



Fig. 9. 



Tig. 8. 



Fig.17. 



THE BKAN APHIS ( Aphis rnmicis, Linn.). 



Figs. 6 and 7. Winged female. Fig. 8. Apterous viviparous female. Fig. 9. Pupa. 



(All enlarged.) 



All Dock weeds and Thistles in the vicinity of the beans should 

 be burnt, as the aphids are usually found in large numbers on these 

 plants. 



The Green Rose Chafer. 



Cetonia aurata, Linn. 



The larvae have been reported from the Counties of Worcester and 

 Stafford, and the beetle from Warwick. 



In addition to attacking the rose in the adult condition, it has 

 been found especially injurious to strawberry plants during the 

 larval condition, 



