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Stored-grain insects are waiting for wheat harvest, which is just around 

 the corner. Prevent damage from these insects by sweeping up and cleaning out all 

 old grain and other debris from inside and around the bin. Clean harvesting equip- 

 ment as well. Then spray all inside bin surfaces to the point of runoff with 

 either 1.5 percent premium-grade malathion or 2.5 percent methoxychlor . Also treat 

 the wheat with a dust or liquid form of premium-grade malathion. This program will 

 insure insect-free wheat for a year or more. 



Bagworms have hatched in southern and central Illinois, and treatment time 

 is here. In the northern section hatching will be completed within the next two 

 weeks, and treatments should be made the last week in June. Bagworms, like most 

 other insects, are easier to kill when small. Use lead arsenate, malathion, carbaryl 

 or toxaphene. Follow label directions for mixing and proper use. 



Caution : Before applying insecticides, read the labels carefully and 

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

 eliminate residue hazards. 



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

 White, 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. 



Special to farm advisers : 



Many times during the past few years we have complimented the Food and 

 Drug Administration on their excellent job of food inspection and food seizures--a 

 protective measure that insured Americans of a wholesome and safe diet. We have 

 called to your attention food seizures due to illegal pesticide residues, but we 

 have commonly failed to place them in proper perspective with regard to seizures 

 due to other causes. To do so, we quote figures from the May 196U, FDA Report 

 on Enforcement and Compliance, page 18. During May I96U, there were these seizures: 



867,968 lb. of food seized and charged with contamination, 



spoilage and unsanitary handling. 

 115,022 lb. of food seized for economic violations. 



110 lb . of food seized for illegal pesticide residues. 



983,100 lb. of food total seizure. 



These data confirm our belief that the FDA is doing a detailed and 

 fine job. 



HBP: cm 

 6/11/6U 



