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[Ponds and mosquitoes] (Country gentleman. Oct, 6, 1898. 6^ : 794, 

 col. [ — 20 cm) 



In response to questions, it is stated that mosquitoes breed only in still water, and 

 are more likely to be abundant where plants supply plenty of food. Remedies 

 mentioned are : artificial agitation of the water, the introduction of fish to their 

 breeding places and applying kerosene to the surface of the water. 



Preventives of insect depredations. (Country gentleman. Oct. 13, 1898. 

 6^ : 813, 814, col. 4, I — 28 cm) 



A general article recommending the clearing up and burning rubbish in the 

 gardens, going over the orchards for various insects, preparing for canker worms, 

 and protecting and encouraging the native birds during the winter. 



[Attacked by joint worms] (Country gentleman. Oct. 13, 1898. 

 63 : 814, col. I — 23 cm) 



In response to an inquiry from Frederick county, Md., the depredator on wheat is 

 identified from examples sent as probably Isosoma grande Riley. The characteristics 

 of the attack, life history of the insect and its earlier ravages are given. Burning 

 the stubble in infested fields and the screenings from the wheat is recommended. 



