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down about the base of the leaves. Owing to the peculiar growth 

 of the plant, it is very difficult to reach them. One pound of whale 

 oil soap, dissolved in 12 gallons of water, is also very effectual in 



Cluster of oranges infested with Dactylopius citri. 



destroying thrips. While in Spain the writer noticed the larvse 

 of a Syrphus fly feeding upon thrips infesting pear tree. 



WIRE WORMS. 



There are many species that feed upon the roots of various 

 plants, and at times do considerable damage. These so-called 

 worms are slim, and brown in colour. They are the larvae of what 

 are known as click beetles. 



Remedy. Use No. 16 Bait. 



FRUIT FLY (Ceratitis capitata). This is beyond question 

 one of the most serious orchard pests which has yet found its way 

 into this State. Other pests with which we have to deal can, to a 

 certain extent, be destroyed by the use of artificial remedies. It is 

 different with the fruit fly. This is owing to the nature of its attack- 

 ing the fruit. Depositing their eggs, as they do, beneath the surface 

 of the fruit, places them at once beyond the reach of sprays and fumes, 



