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killed. They also attack walnuts planted in nurseries, penetrating 

 the shell and eating out the meat of the seed nut, also young beet 

 plants and newly planted beans. The larva lives in the ground 

 from one to three years before assuming the adult form, which is 

 the click beetle, which throws itself sharply into the air when laid 

 on its back. 



In cases of injury to trees, the worms might be diverted from their 

 work by growing grain or other favorite food between the rows to 

 furnish them their usual form of food, and green alfalfa might be 

 placed about the trees to temporarily divert them. 



Plat Headed Borer (Chrysobothris femorata) 



The Flat-headed Borer 



(Chrysobothris femorata) 



These borers infest nearly all deciduous trees, and also berry 

 canes, doing more or less damage. Protecting the parts attacked, 

 the trunk or main stalk, from sunburn, is a preventive measure, 

 as they always seek sunburned or injured spots. Shade young 

 trees with two shakes stuck in the ground side by side, and white- 

 wash older trees, putting some sulphur and soap in the whitewash. 

 If already in the trees, dig out the dead bark and seal up with 

 grafting wax. Cut all affected berry canes and cut and burn old 

 ones as soon as done bearing. This will help also to check the 

 white rose scale if you have any of it. 



Bean and Pea Weevils 



(Bruchus sp.) 



When the seed peas or beans have "bugs" in them, or the holes 

 where bugs have been, place them before planting in a tight box 

 (very tight) and set on top of the seed a shallow dish containing 

 carbon bisulphide, 1 oz. to each 10 cubic feet of space in the box, 



