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As the twig girdlers attack oak and other hickory nut 

 trees, the problem of getting rid of them by collecting and 

 burning the cut-off branches becomes more troublesome. How- 

 ever, systematic collecting and burning of these twigs of 

 pecan, oak and other trees, will greatly decrease future 

 attacks. 



UPON THK FRUIT. 



Just below the nuts on many twigs may be found during 

 the summer months a quantity of spittle-like substance, pro- 

 duced by a "spittle bug-" (Cercopid). The attack is decidedly 

 taxing upon the fruit, and in many instances shedding is t he 

 result. The attack of this Cercopid is not yet wide spread, 

 but it must be regarded as a dangerous pest because of the 

 difficulty of applying a remedy. 



Upon the husk of the fruit or nut, may be seen splotches- 

 resembling fungus spots, This is invariably due to the pres- 

 ence of a small caterpillar which has buried itself below the 

 husk. While this insect has not been reared at the Experi- 

 ment Station, it is undoubtedly a species of Grapholitha. 

 The vigor of the attack of the worms causes extreme drop- 

 ping of the fruit. All falllen fruit should be carefully col- 

 lected, or eaten by hogs, which should be allowed access to 

 the orchard. 



The Station will be very glad to receive inquiries relative 

 to pecan insects, and will institute experiments at any time 

 looking to the development of remedial measures. 



