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be  considered  a good  factor  in  preventing  maggots  of  the  hornfly 
and  other  stable  flies  from  propagating  in  manure  owing  to  the 
beetle’s  habit  of  feeding  on  the  fresh  dung  and  disturbing  the 
droppings  in  such  a manner  by  its  own  work  and  that  of  its 
larvae,  to  cause  the  quick  drying  up  of  these,  thus  reducing  the 
breeding  places  of  the  flies  materially.  We  shall  soon  be  able  to 
liberate  these  beetles  at  higher  elevations  as  recommended  by  Mr. 
Koebele. 
On  account  of  the  sudden  abundant  appearance  of  several 
species  of  the  commoner  scale  insects  in  a few  gardens  about 
town,  we  have  received  inquiry  about  parasites  and  general  advice. 
All  these  matters  are  receiving  our  attention. 
Very  truly  yours, 
Edw.  M.  Ehrhorn, 
Superintendent  of  Entomology. 
Honolulu,  Hawaii,  Dec.  2,  1909. 
Prof.  J.  Kotinsky, 
Assistant  Entomologist, 
Honolulu. 
Dear  Professor : 
ACCOUNT  OF  INSPECTION  FOR  NOVEMBER. 
Of  the  nine  foreign  vessels  that  entered  Hilo  Bay,  three  brought 
inspection  matter. 
There  were  121  lots  and  2,043  parcels.  Five  cases  of  lemons 
were  fumigated  on  account  of  purple  scale,  and  fifty  sacks  of 
River  spuds  received  an  overhauling  before  being  passed. 
Yours  truly, 
Bro.  M.  Newell, 
Inspector,  Hilo. 
Division  of  Forestry. 
ROUTINE  REPORT. 
Honolulu,  Hawaii,  December  3,  1909. 
The  Board  of  Commissioners  of  Agriculture  and  Forestry . 
Honolulu , Hawaii. 
Gentlemen  : — I have  the  honor  to  submit  the  report  of  the 
Division  of  Forestry  for  the  month  of  November,  1909: 
