CHAPTER V 



INSECT AND OTHER PESTS 



Green fly — Brown aphis — Red spider — Thrip — Earwigs — Wee\'ils — 

 Ants — Mildew, etc. 



There are many kinds of insects which attack 

 fruit trees, especially " stone fruits," and cause 

 them to present a sickly appearance. 



Green fey. — This is easily detected, for it 

 causes the lea^'es to curl up. It also attacks the 

 fruit, and causes it to become deformed, if no step 

 is taken to destroy the insect. The best remedy 

 is to fumigate or use an insecticide. This fly is 

 the first to attack the trees. 



Brown and black aphides. — These are 

 the next enemies, and require the same treat- 

 ment. 



Red spider. — If the weather is warm, and 

 syringing or damping of the trees or borders is 

 neglected, these pests soon obtrude themsehes. 

 This is a small insect, and is to be found on the 

 back of leaves, chiefly near the rib of the leaf 

 This insect is soon discovered, for it will cause 



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