1895 - Howard, L. O. The Mexican cotton boll weevil. U. S. D. A. Bur. Ent. C. 6(2):5, 

 fig. 1-2. Apr. 



The results, substantially, of Mr. Townsend 1 s field investigations of the insect 

 in Mexico and Texas. It is pointed out that time has not offered opportunity to con- 

 duct extensive tests with remedies, and the suggestions made in this direction are 

 largely from the theoretical side. The impracticability of the use of poisons is 

 shown. The collection and destruction of infested bolls and rotation of crops are 

 suggested. 



1901 - Rangel, A. F. Estudios preliminaries acerca picudo del algodon ( Insanthonomus 

 grandis I„ C. Cu.). Comn. Parasit. Agr . B. 1 (3):93- 1 04. Mex. 



Contains remarks on previous work, importance of the insect, origin and 

 transportation, biology, character of injury, and action of climate on the image. 

 Burial of weevils is indicated as futile. Remedies mentioned include: proper soil 

 preparation, destruction of stalks, inundation, selection of seed, destruction of 

 fallen squares, insecticides, and traps. 



1901 - Mally, F. W c A preliminary report of the progress of an investigation concerning 

 the life history, habits, injuries, and methods for destroying the Mexican cotton 

 boll weevil ( Anthonomus grandis ). Authorized by a Special Act of the 26th Legis- 

 lature of Texas, p. 1-33, Suppl., p. 35-45, State Printer. Austin. 



Remedial measures are discussed at length. These include: the use of early 

 maturing varieties of cotton and other cultural remedies, grazing of cotton in the 

 fall, trapping weevils in spring and fall, fall plowing, hand picking of infested 

 squares, and the use of arsenate of lead as a spray. The question of spraying and 

 spray machinery is given lengthy treatment. The futility of the use of lights for 

 trapping the weevil is pointed out. 



1901 - Mally, F. W. The Mexican cotton boll weevil. U. S. D. A. Farmers' B. 130, 29 p. 



Lists several means of weevil extermination by cultural means and chemical 

 spraying. 



1902 - Madero, J, M. C. Una plaga del algodon. Agricultura B. 2( 14):483-485. July 15. 



Salvador. 



Comments on failure of means of control as then recommended by the 

 U. So D, A. Cotton growing has been abandoned on account of the weevil in 

 Coahuila, and replaced by corn and wheat. 



1903 - Anonymous. The boll weevil reward. Tex. Stockman & Farmer 22(39):2. Aug. 



12. 



A copy of the act by which the sum of $50,000 was set apart as a reward for 

 a practical remedy for the boll weevil. 



1904 - Anonymous. Boll weevil in North Texas. Farm & Ranch 22:8. Apr. 23. 



A plea for the eradication of the weevil when found in isolated colonies in 

 northern Texas. An account of the methods used to eradicate the weevil in Sabine 

 and Orleans parishes in Louisiana. 



1905 - Hunter, W. D. The status of the Mexican cotton boll weevil in 1903. U. S. D. A. 



Ybk. 1903:205-214, 5 pi., 1 fig. 



A brief account of the distribution, depredation, life history, and means of 

 controlling this pest. 



The author believes that no direct insecticide methods, such as the use of 

 poisons, will be effective in destroying the pest. Neither is any hope entertained 

 of great help from the use of fungus diseases or resistant varieties of cotton. 

 Apparently the greatest reliance must be placed in proper cultural methods, such 

 as the early destruction of plants in the fall and hastening the maturity of the 

 crop in order to avoid the attacks of the weevils. 



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