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White grub infestations have been reported in lawns. Damage appears as 

 dead spots. When the sod is rolled back, the grubs can be seen feeding on the 

 roots. To control these infestations, apply chlordane or dieldrin as a spray and 

 immediately water it thoroughly into the soil. 



Special note to sweet corn canners : An occasional ear •worm moth has 

 appeared at the light trap during the past 10 days. 



Caution : Before applying insecticides, read the labels carefully and 

 follow all precautions. This not only will insure personal safety, but will also 

 eliminate insecticide residue hazards. 



For a list of general precautions to use when handling and applying 

 pesticides, write to 280 Natural Resources Building, University of Illinois, 

 Urbana, Illinois, for "Safe Use of Pesticides." 



This weekly report was prepared by H. B. Petty and Steve Moore, Illinois 

 Natural History Survey and Illinois College of Agriculture, in cooperation with the 

 USDA Agricultural Service, Plant Pest Control Branch, from information gathered by 

 entomologists and cooperators who send in weekly reports from their own localities. 



SM:dl 

 8/2/63 



