2«amanK.aa 



125 



fed parents were effectively "spared" or supplemented by the relatively large 

 amounts of cholestanol that were present; this sparing action enabled the 

 embryo to survive. Sparing of cholesterol in the adult was less efficient, 

 and as a result, egg production soon declined. 



232. Eden, W. G. 1976. Report of Entomological Society of America Review 

 Committee on the Pilot Boll Weevil Eradication Experiment. In Boll 

 Weevil Suppression, Management, and Elimination Technology. Proceedings 

 of a Conference, February 13-15, 1974, Memphis, Tennessee. U.S. Agric. 

 Res. Serv. [Rep.] ARS-S-71, pp. 126. 

 We were deeply impressed with the vast amount of information about the boll 

 weevil that was brought to bear upon the eradication attempt and the organiza- 

 tion and execution of the logistical aspects of the experiment. We could not 

 agree whether a distinction should be made between "accomplishing eradication" 

 and "demonstrating feasibility of eradication." Eradication was not accom- 

 plished in the core area. It was demonstrated that populations of weevils 

 can be reduced to extremely low levels by a regional suppressive program. We 

 could not agree on whether technical feasibility of eradication of boll weevil 



populations was demonstrated. We believe the decision regarding attempted 



• *■ 



eradication of the boll weevil should and will be a socio-political decision. 

 We recommend that a detailed summary of the program be published and that all 

 concerned members of our society - and particularly entomologists - inform 

 themselves as to the long-range environmental and economic benefits that 

 would result from a successful eradication program and weigh thise against 

 the costs involved. 



>i. 



