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and hatch in ten or twelve days. From about June they are all in 

 the adult stage, very active at first, and easily carried by the wind, 

 and after hibernating, by the transportation of hay, seed or almost 

 anything in which they can hide. 



Alfalfa Weevil (Phytonomus posticus) 



Larvae and eggs on plant. 



and larva enlarged 



No means are known to check them when once established, and 

 our only hope to escape them is to detect them at once when they 

 arrive and kill them, infested plant and all, by the best means 

 available. The State Horticultural Commissioner advocates piling 

 straw on them and burning them. If you find anything suspicious, 

 notify the State office at once, and if the area is small, apply the 

 fire thoroughly. 



