Directions for Sending Insects for Identifica- 

 tion, 



The Entomologist of the Commission is at all times glad to 

 render (always free of charge) every assistance possible in de- 

 termining the identity of insects and plant diseases and advising 

 measures for their control. 



Do not send insects in envelopes or pasteboard boxes by 

 mail; they are inevitably crushed beyond recognition. Send liv- 

 ing insects in strong wooden or tin boxes by mail. No openings 

 are necessary to admit air. Whenever possible enclose some of 

 the foot-plant for the insects to subsist on while en route : speci- 

 mens showing the injury done are desirable. The name and Ad- 

 dress of sender should be on every package. It is against the 

 postal regulations to inclose a letter in a box by mail unless sent 

 at letter postage rate. Specimens of caterpillars, worms, etc., 

 in alcohol or other liquid can be sent by mail onhj when in 

 regular mailing lubes. We will be greatly aided if corre- 

 spondents writing about insect pests will give as full descrip- 

 tion of the habits, food-plants, injury and abundance as possible. 



Specimens of twigs, living plants with foliage, etc.. should 

 be wrapped in damp (not wet) cotton cloth so as to reach us in 

 fresh condition. Fruits showing injury or disease should be 

 wrapped well with paper and packed in a wooden or tin box. 



Correspondents can materially aid the work of this office by 

 communicating with us regarding their success or failure in 

 using the methods advised for controlling injurious insects and 

 diseases, giving a careful detailed account of the methods used 

 and the results obtained. Such information will prove of value 

 to all. 



